mid Sales Engineer ic 5-8 yrs · Posted May 19, 2026

About this role

Fortinet is hiring a mid-level Sales Engineer based in Columbus, OH. The posting calls out experience with Encryption, Security and roughly 5–8 years of relevant work.

Role
Sales Engineer
Function
sales
Level
mid
Track
Individual contributor
Employment
Full-time
Location
Columbus, OH
Experience
5–8 years
Department
Systems Engineering
Posted
May 19, 2026
AI Summary
Named Enterprise Sales Engineer providing pre-sales technical qualification, serving as primary technical resource during sales calls, and delivering post-sales support for assigned accounts. Requires 5-8 years technical/pre-sales experience, 5-7 years LAN/WAN administration, and deep knowledge of networking protocols including RADIUS, PKI, IPSec, and firewall technologies.

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Job description

from Fortinet careers

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. At Fortinet, our mission is to safeguard people, devices, and data everywhere. We are currently seeking a dynamic Named Enterprise, Sales Engineer to be a part of enabling the success of our rapidly growing business. 

 

As a Named Enterprise Sales Engineer, you will:

  • Pre-sales: Assist in qualifying sales leads from a technical standpoint, understanding customer requirements, and providing relevant technical information

  • Sales calls: Serve as the primary technical resource during sales calls, addressing customer inquiries, educating them about features, specifications, and functionality, as well as integration possibilities

  • Demonstrate proficiency in networking applications and solutions, highlighting the value proposition of Fortinet products and services

  • Post-sales: Act as the main technical contact for assigned accounts, actively engaging with the technical support team and engineering to promptly address and resolve customer's technical issues

  • Provide post-sales training and ongoing assistance to customers, ensuring they can effectively utilize Fortinet solutions

  • Travel throughout the territory to support the needs of the business. 

 

 

Who We Are Looking for:

An insightful and influential collaborator to join our team. We encourage you to apply for this position if you have the following qualities:

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