Pre‑Sales Cybersecurity & Networking Engineer

Fortinet; St. Louis (MO); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Opportunity Employer

Reasonable accommodations for disabilities

Job summary

Fortinet is seeking a Pre‑Sales Systems Engineer based in St. Louis, Missouri. In this role, you'll collaborate closely with Mid‑Market sales teams to support technical aspects of pre‑sales and ensure customer success.

You will assess project requirements and align them with Fortinet solutions while maintaining technical leadership in cybersecurity and networking fundamentals. This role involves up to 50% travel and requires strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• 3 years relevant pre/post‑sales experience in a technical role.
• 5+ years’ experience in a related field may substitute.
• Up to 50% travel required.

Responsibilities

• Assess customer project requirements to propose suitable solutions.
• Provide expert technical guidance during pre-sales engagements.
• Ensure customer success through collaboration and follow-up.
• Continuously improve and maintain technical leadership.

Skills

Cybersecurity fundamentals

Networking fundamentals

Critical thinking

Professional communication

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Technology, Computer Science, or related field

Job description

Fortinet is seeking a Pre‑Sales Systems Engineer based in St. Louis, Missouri. In this role, you'll collaborate closely with Mid‑Market sales teams to support technical aspects of pre‑sales and ensure customer success.

You will assess project requirements and align them with Fortinet solutions while maintaining technical leadership in cybersecurity and networking fundamentals. This role involves up to 50% travel and requires strong communication skills.