Enterprise Sales Engineer

Fortinet; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Total Rewards package

Supportive work environment

Job summary

A leading cybersecurity company in Milwaukee is looking for an experienced Enterprise Sales Engineer. This role focuses on pre-sales technical support, assisting customers during sales calls, and providing post-sales assistance. Ideal candidates should have 5-8 years in technical support and strong knowledge in networking technologies. The position offers a competitive Total Rewards package and fosters a diverse work environment. Join us in making a lasting impact for our global customer base.

Qualifications

• 5 – 8 years of experience in technical/pre-sales support.
• 5 – 7 years in LAN/WAN/Internet services.
• Strong understanding of networking technologies.

Responsibilities

• Assist in qualifying sales leads and customer requirements.
• Serve as primary technical resource during sales calls.
• Act as main technical contact for assigned accounts.

Skills

Technical/pre-sales support experience

LAN/WAN/Internet services administration

Knowledge of networking technologies

Knowledge of RADIUS, PKI, IKE, Certificates

Presentation skills

Job description

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 dynamic Enterprise Sales Engineer to be a part of enabling the success of our rapidly growing business.

As an Enterprise Sales Engineer, you will:

• Pre-sales: Assist in qualifying sales leads from a technical standpoint, understanding customer requirements, and providing relevant technical information.
• Sales calls: Serve as the primary technical resource during sales calls, addressing customer inquiries, educating them about features, specifications, and functionality, as well as integration possibilities.
• Demonstrate proficiency in networking applications and solutions, highlighting the value proposition of Fortinet products and services.
• Post-sales: Act as the main technical contact for assigned accounts, actively engaging with the technical support team and engineering to promptly address and resolve customer's technical issues.
• Provide post-sales training and ongoing assistance to customers, ensuring they can effectively utilize Fortinet solutions.
• Travel throughout the territory to support the needs of the business.

Who We Are Looking for:

An insightful and influential collaborator to join our team. We encourage you to apply for this position if you have the following qualities:

• 5 – 8 year’s experience in technical/pre‑sales support as a sales or systems engineer.
• 5 – 7 year’s experience in LAN/WAN/Internet services administration, showcasing a comprehensive understanding of networking technologies.
• Strong knowledge of RADIUS, PKI, IKE, Certificates, L2TP, IPSEC, FIREWALL, 802.1Q, MD5, SSH, SSL, SHA1, DES, 3DES technologies and protocols.
• Experienced sales professional with a deep understanding of the technology business sector.
• Familiarity with encryption and authentication technologies.
• Strong presentation skills, enabling effective communication with diverse audiences.

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.

About Us

Fortinet (NASDAQ: FTNT) secures the largest enterprise, service provider, and government organizations around the world. Fortinet empowers its customers with intelligent, seamless protection across the expanding attack surface and the power to take on ever‑increasing performance requirements of the borderless network - today and into the future. Only the Fortinet Security Fabric architecture can deliver security without compromise to address the most critical security challenges, whether in networked, application, cloud or mobile environments. Fortinet ranks number one in the most security appliances shipped worldwide and more than 500,000 customers trust Fortinet to protect their businesses.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at [e-mail].

Fortinet is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity in our company, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, military/veteran status or any other applicable legally protected characteristics in the location in which the candidate is applying.