At a Glance
- Tasks: Support sales with technical expertise in pre-sales and post-sales processes.
- Company: Join a leading cybersecurity firm focused on innovation and teamwork.
- Benefits: Comprehensive health coverage, flexible leave, and competitive salary with bonus potential.
- Other info: Dynamic work environment with opportunities for travel and professional development.
- Why this job: Make an impact in cybersecurity while growing your technical skills and career.
- Qualifications: 3 years of experience in technical support and strong networking knowledge required.
The predicted salary is between 140000 - 171000 $ per year.
We are looking for an Inside Channel Systems Engineer to work closely with an Inside Channel Sales Representative in a defined territory. The Inside Channel Systems Engineer's main mission will be to support the sales organization in all technical matters regarding pre-sales, sales calls, and post-sales.
Responsibilities
- Pre-sales - assist in qualifying sales leads from a technical standpoint.
- Sales calls - be the main technical resource on sales calls and answer/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.
Required Skills
- 3 years experience in technical/pre-sales support as a sales or systems engineer
- 3 years experience in LAN/WAN/Internet services administration
- Solid 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.
- Proven 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
- Excellent presentation skills
The Inside Channel Systems Engineer is required to customarily and regularly work outside of their office or home office engaged in selling, including travel as needed to make a sale.
Education
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience. Graduate Degree favorable
Fortinet strives to provide you and your family with a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits eligibility starts on your first day of hire and comprises of 100% company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage, including a Health Spending Account and a Personal Spending Account that gives you flexibility to spend where you need it the most. Our Employee & Family Assistance Plan (EFAP) offers you and your family access to various services like counseling, legal advice, mental health resources etc. We also provide critical illness, disability, and life insurance, as well as a Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with a company match to help you save faster for retirement. We offer competitive Paid Time Off and flexible leave policies, including paid health days, to help you take care of yourself and your family members.
On-target earnings (OTE) for this full-time position is expected to be between $140,000 - $171,000 annually. Wage ranges are based on various factors including the labour market, job type, and job level. Exact salary offers will be determined by factors such as the candidate’s subject knowledge, skill level, qualifications, and experience.
All roles are eligible to participate in the Fortinet equity program. Bonus eligibility is reviewed at time of hire and annually at the Company’s discretion.
Inside Presales Security Expert in Calgary employer: Fortinet
Fortinet is an exceptional employer that prioritizes the well-being and growth of its employees, offering a comprehensive benefits package that includes 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage from day one. The collaborative work culture fosters innovation and professional development, particularly for the Cloud Security Specialist role, where you will engage with cutting-edge technologies and contribute to meaningful projects in a dynamic environment. Located in Canada, Fortinet provides competitive compensation and equity opportunities, ensuring that your contributions are recognized and rewarded.
