Fortinet Head Government Affairs ANZ - 

Australia, Canberra 

660834384

This person will help develop and execute upon government-focused priorities and strategy around:

• Building and maintain broad, longstanding positive relationships with key governmental representatives,
• Collaborating with the Fortinet sales and marketing team to help drive public sector business,
• Policy stewardship related to cybersecurity and other areas critical to the business, and
• Grow a strong relationship between Fortinet’s security experts and government representatives in the region.

As a Head of Government Affairs, you will:

• Help expand the government affairs program and drive it to contribute in meaningful, tangible ways.
• Help ensure strong relations such that Fortinet security experts can help support and advise key government officials on cybersecurity and network security matters.
• Build effective, trusted, and long-lasting relationships with key government representatives.
• Represent Fortinet before industry coalitions & organizations.
• Identify opportunities for strategic engagement in government arenas and policy discussions.
• Work collaboratively with the Fortinet Government Affairs team and Fortinet Australian team to craft and execute a strategy that supports and achieves business goals and strategic objectives.
• Draft content for use with government representatives.

An insightful and influential collaborator to join our team. We encourage you to apply for this position if you have the following qualities:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with an ability to establish positive relationships with key officials.
• [5-7] years of relevant experience including government affairs experience, and ideally experience with cybersecurity solutions and policies across the Australian government.
• High integrity and a good understanding of the ethical rules and laws applicable to government affairs and public sector engagement.
• Solid understanding of public policy, the policymaking process, including the budgetary, legislative, and regulatory arenas, with ability to help translate these efforts to the broader Fortinet team.
• Proven ability to establish plans and objectives, and then execute in an intelligent, cost effective, and strategic way.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong desire to contribute and a positive can-do attitude.
• Organized and self-motivated, ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.