Act as subject-matter expert in pre-sales design reviews and serve as authoritative consultant to Field Systems Engineers by providing technical guidance and leadership.
Participate with SE peers to lead the design and architecture of secure IP networks utilizing and leveraging all aspects of Fortinet’s product line to create superior solutions in competitive environments.
Provide training to System Engineers at various events worldwide and mentor SE specialists within Virtual Teams.
Serve as Virtual Team Leaders and act as voice representing the International Sales Organization from a technical perspective at various meetings and committees.
Work closely with Product Management and Engineering to help identify, qualify, and develop features critical to Fortinet’s success.
Write whitepapers, tech notes, and other high-level technical documentation as required.
Interface with Fortinet’s Business and Technology partners within designated technology discipline and distribute that knowledge to the field Systems Engineers.
Minimum 10 years technical experience in networking / security
Requirements
Extensive knowledge of IP networks
Extensive knowledge of switching / routing
Extensive knowledge of SDWAN concepts, designs, implementation and troubleshooting
Extensive knowledge in SASE solutions, SWG, Proxy
Basic understanding of enterprise client OSs, MDM, and directory and authentication services (Entra/Azure/AD/SAML/LDAP)
Good Presentation skills and articulate
Good knowledge of security as a whole
Processes
Key operational concepts
Network security technologies
Team worker, focused on reaching objectives
Ability to travel
Education:
BSEE or equivalent experience, graduate degree preferred