Presales Security Expert NCR SLED

Fortinet, Inc.; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortinet, Inc. is seeking a Pre-sales Security Expert for the NCR SLED region to design and propose secure platform solutions across network, cloud, and security domains.

You will lead technical workshops, proofs of concept, and enablement events while driving opportunities with customers and partners. The role requires deep expertise in routing, switching, VPN, firewalling, and cloud security, with strong presentation and collaboration skills to articulate Fortinet's vision and technical

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Strong pre-sales experience in designing secure platform solutions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; able to respond to technical RFPs.

Responsibilities

• Design secure network, cloud and security solutions and roadmaps.
• Lead proofs of concept, technical workshops, and events.
• Collaborate with account managers to educate customers on features and integration.
• Coordinate across teams to ensure technical opportunities are identified and pursued.

Skills

Presales

Security architecture

Networking

Cloud

Zero Trust

SD-WAN

SASE

Public/Private Cloud

Presentation

RFP responses

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

PKI

Active Directory

SSL/TLS

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 a 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.