Consulting Systems Engineer
Fortinet
Consulting Systems Engineer
Fortinet
Delivers integrated cybersecurity via security fabric
Job Duties and responsibilities
Support International sales activities as a strategic and high-level corporate technical resource for vital pre-sales engagements and key opportunities.
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.
Travel worldwide on short notice.
Provide status reports in timely manner and ensure communication to the SE Director / VP SE.
Skills & Qualifications
Deep and strong knowledge of Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) architecture and cloud-delivered security models.
Hands-on experience with Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) and modern identity-based access controls.
Solid understanding and operational experience with SD-WAN technologies, including application-aware routing, dynamic path selection, and branch connectivity.
Experience integrating security and networking services such as SWG (Secure Web Gateway), CASB, FWaaS, and DLP within a SASE or SSE framework.
Familiarity with Identity and Access Management (IAM) integrations, including SAML, OAuth, OIDC, and MFA with common identity providers (e.g., Azure AD / Entra ID, Okta).
Excellent networking fundamentals including TCP/IP, routing protocols (BGP/OSPF), DNS, NAT, and IPsec/SSL VPN technologies.
Experience securing access to SaaS and cloud applications, including CASB policies, shadow IT visibility, and data protection controls.
Understanding of public cloud networking concepts within AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud environments.
Experience integrating SASE platforms with security monitoring tools such as SIEM, XDR, or logging platforms.
Familiarity with automation and APIs, with exposure to tools such as Python, Terraform, or Ansible considered a plus.
solid troubleshooting and problem-solving skills across networking, security, and identity-based access environments.
Experience with leading SASE / SSE platforms such as Fortinet, Zscaler, Palo Alto Networks (Prisma Access), Netskope, or Cisco.
Good knowledge and understanding of Public Cloud environments such as AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform (desirable).
Fortinet provides cybersecurity solutions for organizations with an integrated security approach. Its core offering, the Fortinet Security Fabric, connects firewalls, endpoint protection, intrusion detection, and secure SD-WAN so these tools share threat intelligence and policy controls. The company differentiates itself with a wide, interoperable security stack that spans network, endpoint, cloud, and threat intelligence, enabling centralized management and consistent security across environments. Fortinet aims to help organizations protect digital assets across on-premises, remote, and cloud settings through scalable security and ongoing subscription services.
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