Sales Engineer, SLED

Fortinet, Inc.; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Fortinet, Inc., a leading cybersecurity company, as a SLED Sales Engineer for Healthcare. You will support the technical aspects of sales leads, addressing customer inquiries and showcasing the value of Fortinet solutions.

We seek a candidate with 5-8 years in technical/pre-sales support and strong networking knowledge. This role involves travel within the territory and requires effective communication skills. Join us to enable the success of our rapidly growing business.

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.
• Strong knowledge of networking technologies, including RADIUS, PKI, and FIREWALL.

Responsibilities

• Assist in qualifying sales leads from a technical standpoint.
• Serve as the primary technical resource during sales calls.
• Act as the main technical contact for assigned accounts.

Skills

Technical/pre-sales support experience

Strong knowledge of networking technologies

Familiarity with encryption and authentication technologies

Strong presentation skills

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

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 years’ experience in technical/pre‑sales support as a sales or systems engineer
• 5 – 7 years’ 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