Presales Security Expert NCR SLED

Panopta; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortinet Inc. is seeking a Presales Security Expert for the NCR SLED region, based in Ottawa, Canada. The role focuses on designing secure platform solutions, leading architectural discussions, and enabling sales teams with strong technical roadmaps across routing, switching, VPN, and cloud security.

Expect travel within the SE region and collaboration across teams. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, extensive pre-sales experience, and exceptional presentation,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience.
• Extensive pre-sales security design experience.
• Knowledge of routing, switching, VPN, and network security.

Responsibilities

• Design secure platform solutions for pre-sales scenarios.
• Lead architectural discussions and proof-of-concept workshops.
• Respond to technical RFPs and articulate ROI for customers.

Skills

Pre-sales

Security architecture

Customer engagement

RFP responses

Presentation skills

Team collaboration

Mentoring

Industry leadership

Opportunity discovery

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

NGFW

SSL VPN

IPS

VPN

Active Directory

PKI

DNS

RADIUS

LDAP

Job description

Join Fortinet, a cybersecurity pioneer with over two decades of excellence, as we continue to shape the future of cybersecurity and redefine the intersection of networking and security. At Fortinet, our mission is to safeguard people, devices, and data everywhere. We are currently seeking a dynamicPresales Security Expert- NCR SLEDto be part of enabling the success of our rapidly growing business.

Presales Security Expert- NCR SLED, you will:

• Extensive experience in pre-sales designing and proposing secure platform solutions
• Hands on experience in architectural administration, proving designs in simulated and production environments.
• Building technical security solutions, proving their viability and providing technological justifications
• Ability to design complete network, cloud and security solutions providing strong technical Roadmaps
• Knowledge in the following architectural technologies: Secure Networking, Secure Wireless, Private/Public Cloud, SD WAN, SASE, Zero trust, AI, Automation, Sec Ops, Operational Technology, Forensics & IR response
• Strong presentation and white boarding skills
• Strong communication and written skills, including responding to technical RFPs.
• Proactively identify technical opportunities within the field to increase pipeline growth and team prosperity
• Leading proof of concept valuations, technical workshops and events
• Become a passionate industry leader that can articulate a compelling vision
• Model a high standard of performance, professionalism, and integrity in all interactions
• Facilitate effective communication and teamwork across departments or teams
• Previous Vendor or Reseller experience is an asset

We Are Looking For:

• Pre-sales – Collaborate with your Account Manager to answer/ educate the customer on issues ranging from features, specifications and functionality to integration.
• Strategizing about future services or capabilities customers may require within your account base.
• Knowledge of the following technologies: Routing, Switching, VPN, LAN, WAN, Network Security, Stateful Firewalling, NGFW, Firewall policies, Identity based policies, NAT, IPS, AntiMalware, Botnet, Application Control, DDoS, Web Filtering, SDN
• Strong understanding in the following technologies and protocols: TCP/IP, IPv4, IPv6, supernetting and subnetting, DNS, HTTP, SMTP, RADIUS, LDAP, Active Directory, PKI, IKE, Certificates, L2TP, SSL Decryption, SSL VPN, IPSEC, 802.1Q, VLANs, LACP, MD5, SSH, SSL, SHA1, SHA512, 3DES, AES
• Experience with encryption and authentication technologies required
• Support your customer through issue resolution by collaborating with TAC and other technical resources
• Build technical business relationships with key customers and partners
• Regularly interface, providing technology enablement in your region.
• Presenting at events, seminars, customer and partner meetings
• Working effectively to add value to you and your co-workers, be an asset to everyone on the team
• Become an industry leader, feed your technical thirst and share your findings with other team members
• Mentor others with your expertise while collaborating with a team of industry experts
• Create an environment where all contributions and ideas are valuable, we win together, we lose together!
• Flexible with travel.Travel will primarily be within the SEs designated region but may also include occasional travel to other regions.

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience

Why Join Us:

We encourage candidates from all backgrounds and identities to apply. We offer a supportive work environment and a competitive Total Rewards package to support you with your overall health and financial well-being.Embark on a challenging, enjoyable, and rewarding career journey with Fortinet. Join us in bringing solutions that make a meaningful and lasting impact to our 660,000+ customers around the globe.