Sales Engineer SLED

Fortinet; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortinet is seeking an SLED Sales Engineer for Healthcare in Houston to join our cybersecurity-focused team. You will qualify leads, serve as the primary technical resource on sales calls, and demonstrate Fortinet networking and security solutions to customers.

Responsibilities include post-sales support, ongoing customer training, and collaboration with engineering and support teams. The role requires 5–8 years in technical/pre-sales and 5–7 years in LAN/WAN, with US work authorization.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years' experience in technical/pre-sales support as a sales or systems engineer.
• 5-7 years' experience in LAN/WAN/Internet services administration with networking knowledge.
• Strong knowledge of security tech: RADIUS, PKI, IPSEC, FIERWALL, SSL/TLS, SSH, DES, 3DES.
• Excellent presentation skills and ability to engage diverse audiences.
• US work authorization without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Pre-sales: Qualify leads technically and provide relevant information.
• Sales calls: Act as the primary technical resource during calls and explain features.
• Demonstrate networking and Fortinet solutions value to customers.
• Post-sales: Serve as main technical contact and coordinate with support/engineering.
• Provide post-sales training and ongoing assistance to customers.
• Travel throughout the territory to support business needs.

Skills

Technical pre-sales experience

Sales engineering

Networking knowledge

Presentation skills

Travel readiness

Tools

RADIUS

PKI

IPSEC

IKE

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 SLED, Sales Engineer for Healthcare to be a part of enabling the success of our rapidly growing business.

As an SLED 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:

• 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
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship

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.