Full-Time
Sales Engineer
Named Enterprise
Posted on 7/1/2025
Fortinet
10,001+ employees
Provides cybersecurity solutions and services
No salary listed
Senior
Houston, TX, USA
In Person
- 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
- Strong understanding of DNS and NFS, SMTP, HTTP, TCP/IP
- Knowledge of the following technologies: Routing, Switching, VPN, LAN, WAN, Network Security, Intrusion Detection, and Anti Virus.
- Strong understanding in the following technologies and protocols: RADIUS, PKI, IKE, Certificates, L2TP, IPSEC, FIREWALL, 802.1Q, MD5, SSH, SSL, SHA1, DES, 3DES
- Experience with encryption and authentication technologies required
- Strong presentation skills
- Bachelors Degree or equivalent experience. Graduate Degree favorable
- Pre-sales - assist in qualifying sales leads from a technical standpoint.
- Sales calls - be the main technical resource on sales calls and answer or educate the customer and partner 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 team and engineering to answer, elevate and resolve customer's technical issues.
- Provide assistance to identified customers with post-sales training.
Fortinet provides cybersecurity solutions designed to protect organizations from digital threats. Its main product, the Fortinet Security Fabric, combines various security tools, including firewalls, endpoint security, intrusion detection systems, and secure SD-WAN, into a single platform. This integration allows users to manage their security needs more effectively. Fortinet distinguishes itself from competitors by offering a comprehensive suite of security products that cater to a wide range of clients, from large enterprises to small businesses. The company's goal is to ensure that organizations can operate securely in an increasingly complex digital landscape by providing ongoing security services and support through a subscription model.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Sunnyvale, California
Founded
2000
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Growing demand for ZTNA solutions enhances Fortinet's secure remote access market opportunities.
- Expansion of 5G networks increases need for Fortinet's advanced security solutions.
- Rising ransomware attacks boost demand for Fortinet's endpoint security offerings.
What critics are saying
- Departure of VP Ken McCray may disrupt channel partner relationships and sales strategies.
- Significant property investments could strain financial resources and impact cash flow.
- Sovereign SASE launch in UAE may face regional regulatory compliance challenges.
What makes Fortinet unique
- Fortinet's Security Fabric integrates diverse security products for comprehensive threat protection.
- Recognized as a leader in SD-WAN and LAN infrastructure by Gartner in 2024 and 2025.
- Offers tailored security solutions for 5G networks and multi-cloud environments.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
Paid Holidays
Hybrid Work Options
401(k) Company Match
Wellness Program
Mental Health Support
Employee & Family Assistance Plan
Company Equity
Growth & Insights and Company News
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↓ -2%Fortinet was also recently recognized as a Leader in the 2024 Gartner(R) Magic Quadrant(TM) for SD-WAN for the fifth consecutive year, positioned highest for Ability to Execute.
Fortinet, the global cybersecurity leader driving the convergence of networking and security, today announced it has been recognized as a Leader in the 2025 Gartner(R) Magic Quadrant(TM) for Enterprise Wired and Wireless LAN Infrastructure for the second year in a row.
"Fortinet has collaborated with FIRST for more than a decade and is deeply committed to driving public-private partnership efforts that address cybersecurity risk to society," said Derek Manky, Chief Security Strategist and Global Vice President of Threat Intelligence, Fortinet.
Fortinet launches Sovereign SASE tailored for UAE data demands.
Fortinet launches a free cybersecurity curriculum in Australian schools to build early digital resilience.