Senior Sales Engineer – Networking & Security Solutions

Perception Point; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortinet, a leader in cybersecurity, is looking for a dynamic SLED Sales Engineer to join our team in Harrisburg, PA. The role involves qualifying leads, serving as the main technical resource in sales calls, and providing training and support to customers. Candidates should have 5-8 years of experience in technical sales and a strong understanding of networking technologies.

We offer a supportive work environment and competitive rewards. Join us in making a lasting impact on cybersecurity for our customers.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years' experience in technical/pre-sales support as a sales or systems engineer.
• Strong knowledge of networking protocols.
• Experienced sales professional in the technology sector.

Responsibilities

• Assist in qualifying sales leads and understanding customer requirements.
• Serve as the primary technical resource during sales calls.
• Provide post-sales training and ongoing assistance to customers.

Skills

Technical pre-sales support

Networking technologies

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 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.

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.

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.