Sales Engineer,SLED
Fortinet, Los Angeles, CA, United States
Job Description
Join Fortinet, a cybersecurity pioneer with over two decades of excellence, as we continue to shape the future of cybersecurity and redefine the intersection of networking and security. Our mission is to safeguard people, devices and data everywhere. We are looking for a dynamic SLED Sales Engineer to enable the success of our rapidly growing business.
As an SLED Sales Engineer, you will:
Assist in qualifying sales leads from a technical standpoint, understanding customer requirements, and providing relevant technical information (pre‑sales).
Serve as the primary technical resource during sales calls, addressing customer inquiries, educating them about features, specifications, and functionality, and integration possibilities.
Demonstrate proficiency in networking applications and solutions, highlighting the value proposition of Fortinet products and services.
Act as the main technical contact for assigned accounts, actively engaging with the technical support team and engineering to promptly address and resolve customer technical issues (post‑sales).
Provide post‑sales training and ongoing assistance to customers, ensuring they can effectively utilize Fortinet solutions.
Travel within the territory to support the needs of the business.
We are looking for:
5–8 years of experience in technical/pre‑sales support as a sales or systems engineer.
5–7 years of experience in LAN/WAN/Internet services administration with a comprehensive understanding of networking technologies.
Strong knowledge of RADIUS, PKI, IKE, certificates, L2TP, IPSEC, firewall, 802.1Q, MD5, SSH, SSL, SHA1, DES, 3DES technologies and protocols.
Experienced sales professional with a deep understanding of the technology business sector.
Familiarity with encryption and authentication technologies.
Strong presentation skills enabling effective communication with diverse audiences.
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
Why join us: We encourage candidates from all backgrounds and identities to apply. We offer a supportive work environment and a competitive Total Rewards package to support your overall health and financial well‑being. Eligible benefits include medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 401(k), 11 paid holidays, vacation time, sick time and a comprehensive leave program.
On‑target earnings for this position range from $190,000 to $300,000 per year, with exact salary determined by factors such as subject knowledge, skill level, qualifications, experience and geography. All roles are eligible to participate in the Fortinet equity program, and commissions are based on the Sales Compensation Plan.
About Fortinet Fortinet secures the largest enterprise, service provider, and government organizations around the world. Proudly headquartered at Fortinet (NASDAQ: FTNT), we empower our customers with intelligent, seamless protection across the expanding attack surface and the power to meet ever‑increasing performance requirements of the borderless network. Finite resources make us number one in the most security appliances shipped worldwide, and more than 500,000 customers trust us to protect their businesses.
Legal Statements Fortinet is an equal‑opportunity employer. We value diversity in our company, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, military/veteran status or any other applicable legally protected characteristics in the location in which the candidate is applying.
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at accommodations@fortinet.com.
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As an SLED Sales Engineer, you will:
Assist in qualifying sales leads from a technical standpoint, understanding customer requirements, and providing relevant technical information (pre‑sales).
Serve as the primary technical resource during sales calls, addressing customer inquiries, educating them about features, specifications, and functionality, and integration possibilities.
Demonstrate proficiency in networking applications and solutions, highlighting the value proposition of Fortinet products and services.
Act as the main technical contact for assigned accounts, actively engaging with the technical support team and engineering to promptly address and resolve customer technical issues (post‑sales).
Provide post‑sales training and ongoing assistance to customers, ensuring they can effectively utilize Fortinet solutions.
Travel within the territory to support the needs of the business.
We are looking for:
5–8 years of experience in technical/pre‑sales support as a sales or systems engineer.
5–7 years of experience in LAN/WAN/Internet services administration with a comprehensive understanding of networking technologies.
Strong knowledge of RADIUS, PKI, IKE, certificates, L2TP, IPSEC, firewall, 802.1Q, MD5, SSH, SSL, SHA1, DES, 3DES technologies and protocols.
Experienced sales professional with a deep understanding of the technology business sector.
Familiarity with encryption and authentication technologies.
Strong presentation skills enabling effective communication with diverse audiences.
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
Why join us: We encourage candidates from all backgrounds and identities to apply. We offer a supportive work environment and a competitive Total Rewards package to support your overall health and financial well‑being. Eligible benefits include medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 401(k), 11 paid holidays, vacation time, sick time and a comprehensive leave program.
On‑target earnings for this position range from $190,000 to $300,000 per year, with exact salary determined by factors such as subject knowledge, skill level, qualifications, experience and geography. All roles are eligible to participate in the Fortinet equity program, and commissions are based on the Sales Compensation Plan.
About Fortinet Fortinet secures the largest enterprise, service provider, and government organizations around the world. Proudly headquartered at Fortinet (NASDAQ: FTNT), we empower our customers with intelligent, seamless protection across the expanding attack surface and the power to meet ever‑increasing performance requirements of the borderless network. Finite resources make us number one in the most security appliances shipped worldwide, and more than 500,000 customers trust us to protect their businesses.
Legal Statements Fortinet is an equal‑opportunity employer. We value diversity in our company, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, military/veteran status or any other applicable legally protected characteristics in the location in which the candidate is applying.
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at accommodations@fortinet.com.
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