About this role

Fortinet is hiring a mid-level Sales Engineer based in Orlando, FL. The posting calls out experience with Encryption, Security.

Role: Sales Engineer
Function: sales
Level: mid
Track: Individual contributor
Employment: Full-time
Location: Orlando, FL
Department: Systems Engineering
Posted: Jun 11, 2026

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 SLED, Sales Engineer for Healthcare to be a part of enabling the success of our rapidly growing business.

As an SLED 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:

5 – 8 years’ experience in technical/pre-sales support as a sales or systems engineer
5 – 7 years’ experience in LAN/WAN/Internet services administration, showcasing 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