Channel Systems Engineer

Lead all technical aspects of a sales cycle with the Enterprise customers, from the initial RFIs, through to RFPs & RFQs when required. This includes the project management and active participation in POCs in partnership with the relevant teams both internally and within the customer and/or commercial partner. Have the ability to listen and to understand the technical requirements of the customer, reading between the lines to build a solution which outperforms the competitor offering. Be the primary technical point of contact for the customer(s) and partners in close collaboration with your sales partner. Continuously strive to improve knowledge around the Fortinet products and solutions, along with maintaining a deep understanding of the competitive landscape and Fortinet s ability to provide long lasting protection against the ever-evolving threats. Have a strong ability to position Fortinet solutions to the customer, whether this be remotely or in person. This requires strong communication skills and the ability to confidently present through whiteboarding, technical white papers, technical plans or customer discussions. Manage your time effectively when working on multiple deals simultaneously, ensuring a positive customer experience is maintained. Maintain accurate activity, contact, and account technical information of all customers and prospects in our CRM (Salesforce). Preferred Qualifications 7+ years of experience in pre-sales engineering, or a similar technical role. Expert level knowledge in Networking (wired- and wireless, SD-WAN, WAN), and Network security (Hybrid-Mesh Firewall, SASE, ZTNA and Public/Private Cloud) Expert Knowledge of the following technologies: Routing, Switching, VPN, LAN, WAN, Network Security, Cybersecurity. Solid understanding in the following technologies and protocols: RADIUS, PKI, IKE, Certificates, L2TP, IPSEC, FIREWALL, 802.1Q, MD5, SSH, SSL, SHA1, DES, 3DES Have a strong understanding of RADIUS, PKI, IKE, Certificates, L2TP, IPSEC, FIREWALL, 802.1Q, MD5, SSH, SSL, SHA1, DES, 3DES Hands-on experience with product installations, configurations, and troubleshooting Strong Channel and strategic focus to address complex technical and business requirements with a self-motivated, positive attitude. Goal-driven, adapting to shifting priorities, demands and timelines. Strong understanding of channel sales models and experience working with resellers, distributors, and other channel partners Can demonstrate your problem-solving skills and how this has impacted key wins within your current organisation. Understand and can demonstrate your ability to build and maintain customer relationships, including your ability to effectively communicate technically to a range of both external and internal stakeholders. Exceptional presentation and interpersonal skills with proven experience Industry certifications (e.g., NSE, CISSP, CCNP) are a plus

Desired Candidate Profile

Preferred Qualifications 7+ years of experience in pre-sales engineering, or a similar technical role. Expert level knowledge in Networking (wired- and wireless, SD-WAN, WAN), and Network security (Hybrid-Mesh Firewall, SASE, ZTNA and Public/Private Cloud) Expert Knowledge of the following technologies: Routing, Switching, VPN, LAN, WAN, Network Security, Cybersecurity. Solid understanding in the following technologies and protocols: RADIUS, PKI, IKE, Certificates, L2TP, IPSEC, FIREWALL, 802.1Q, MD5, SSH, SSL, SHA1, DES, 3DES Have a strong understanding of RADIUS, PKI, IKE, Certificates, L2TP, IPSEC, FIREWALL, 802.1Q, MD5, SSH, SSL, SHA1, DES, 3DES Hands-on experience with product installations, configurations, and troubleshooting Strong Channel and strategic focus to address complex technical and business requirements with a self-motivated, positive attitude. Goal-driven, adapting to shifting priorities, demands and timelines. Strong understanding of channel sales models and experience working with resellers, distributors, and other channel partners Can demonstrate your problem-solving skills and how this has impacted key wins within your current organisation. Understand and can demonstrate your ability to build and maintain customer relationships, including your ability to effectively communicate technically to a range of both external and internal stakeholders. Exceptional presentation and interpersonal skills with proven experience Industry certifications (e.g., NSE, CISSP, CCNP) are a plus