Systems Engineer

• Pre-sales - assist in qualifying sales leads from a technical standpoint.
• Ability to respond to RFP compliances and able to work on cross references and handling pre-bid meetings.
• Sales calls - be the main technical resource on sales calls and answer / educate the customer on issues ranging from features, specifications and functionality to integration.
• Conversant with networking applications and solutions.
• Post-sales - be the lead technical contact for identified accounts for technical issues and will work closely with the technical support escalation team and engineering to answer, elevate and resolve customers technical issues.
• Conduct presentations on solution design, security issues, escalation handling, and Proof of Concepts (POCs) for customers, including their IT, network, security teams, CISOs, CTOs, and CIOs .

Provide expert knowledge and hands-on experience in enterprise security technologies, including:

• Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFW)
• Secure Web Gateway (SWG)
• Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA)
• Virtual Private Networks (VPN)
• Secure Access Service Edge (SASE)
• Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
• Cloud Security Solutions
• Web Application Firewall (WAF)
• Cloud-Native Application Protection Platform (CNAPP)
• Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
• Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR)

• Develop and document POC results for customers.
• Lead strategic initiatives and provide consultative support to organizations.
• Foster a collaborative and knowledge-sharing environment within the team.
• Maintain up-to-date technical knowledge of cybersecurity trends, solutions, and industry best practices.
• Utilize Fortinet Sales Strategy and Solution Messaging to align security solutions with customer business objectives.
• Participate in customer and partner presentations, effectively articulating Fortinets value proposition.
• Contribute to the development of case studies, white papers, and technical articles for customers and partners.

• Strong technical expertise and hands on experience in atleast 4 or more enterprise network and security technologies such as NGFW, SWG, ZTNA, VPN, SASE, Cloud Security, WAF, CNAPP, SIEM, and SOAR.
• In-depth knowledge of cloud security architectures (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, or hybrid environments) is added advantage
• Experience in identifying and mitigating security risks in cloud and on-prem environments .
• Ability to conduct technical presentations and POCs for technical and executive stakeholders.
• Strong consulting, problem-solving, and communication skills .
• Prior experience working in Fortinet security solutions is a plus.
• Industry certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, AWS/Azure Security, Fortinet NSE, or equivalent are highly desirable.