Sales Engineer, SLED

Zoomcar; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

401(k)

11 paid holidays

Vacation time

Sick time

Comprehensive leave program

Equity program

Commissions

Job summary

Fortinet is seeking a SLED, Sales Engineer to enable the success of its rapidly growing business. You will qualify leads technically, support sales calls, and demonstrate Fortinet networking solutions.

You’ll also serve as the main technical contact post-sale and provide training while traveling across the territory. Ideal candidates have 5–8 years in technical/pre-sales roles, deep LAN/WAN knowledge, and strong presentation skills.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years in technical/pre-sales support as a sales or systems engineer.
• 5–7 years in LAN/WAN/Internet services administration and networking.
• Strong knowledge of RADIUS, PKI, IKE, certificates, IPsec and related protocols.
• Proven sales professional with deep technology sector understanding.
• Familiarity with encryption and authentication technologies.
• Strong presentation skills for diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Pre-sales: qualify leads technically and understand customer requirements.
• Sales calls: act as primary technical resource during sales conversations.
• Demonstrate networking proficiency and Fortinet value proposition.
• Post-sales: be main technical contact and coordinate with support/engineering.
• Provide post-sales training and ongoing customer assistance.
• Travel throughout the territory to support the business.

Skills

Technical pre-sales

LAN/WAN networks

Networking protocols

Sales experience

Encryption & authentication

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 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

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.

Fortinet offers employees a variety of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 401(k), 11 paid holidays, vacation time, and sick time as well as a comprehensive leave program.

Wage ranges are based on various factors including the labor market, job type, and job level. On target earnings for this position is expected to be $200,000 - $240,000 per year.Exact salary offers will be determined by factors such as the candidate's subject knowledge, skill level, qualifications, experience, and geographic location.

All roles are eligible to participate in the Fortinet equity program, and this position is also eligible for commissions based on the terms of the Sales Compensation Plan

Fortinet makes possible a digital world that we can always trust through its mission to protect people, devices, and data everywhere. This is why the world's largest enterprises, service providers, and government organizations choose Fortinet to securely accelerate their digital journey. The Fortinet Security Fabric platform delivers broad, integrated, and automated protections across the entire digital attack surface, securing critical devices, data, applications, and connections from the data center to the cloud to the home office. Ranking #1 in the most security appliances shipped worldwide, more than 615,000 customers trust Fortinet to protect their businesses. And the Fortinet NSE Training Institute, an initiative of Fortinet's Training Advancement Agenda (TAA), provides one of the largest and broadest training programs in the industry to make cyber training and new career opportunities available to everyone.

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 to be a part of enabling the success of our rapidly growing business.