Sales Engineer, Enterprise Named
Fortinet · Tampa, FL · Systems Engineering
About this role
Fortinet is hiring a mid-level Sales Engineer based in Tampa, FL. The posting calls out experience with AWS, Networking, Security, Encryption.
- Role
- Sales Engineer
- Function
- sales
- Level
- mid
- Track
- Individual contributor
- Employment
- Full-time
- Location
- Tampa, FL
- Department
- Systems Engineering
- Posted
- Jul 6, 2026
Job description
from Fortinet careers<div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-top: 1em;">We are seeking a <strong>Sales Engineer</strong> to partner with a Named Account Manager in a defined territory. This role is designed for a technically strong but strategically minded individual who thrives in customer-facing engagements. The Systems Engineer will act as a <strong>trusted advisor</strong>, guiding <strong>large enterprise organizations</strong> through cybersecurity transformation initiatives that span SecOps, Zero Trust, cloud, and network security.</div><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-top: 1em;"> </div><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-top: 1em;"><strong>Responsibilities</strong></div><ul><li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Partner with sales to qualify opportunities, define solution strategy, and align technical capabilities with customer business outcomes.</li><li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Lead discovery sessions, workshops, and security assessments that uncover operational and architectural requirements in <strong>complex enterprise environments</strong>.</li><li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Design and present secure architectures that incorporate networking, cloud, and SecOps components.</li><li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Deliver impactful presentations and demos to both <strong>technical stakeholders and executive decision-makers (CISOs, CIOs, CTOs, and business leaders)</strong>.</li></ul><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-top: 1em;"><strong>Customer Engagement & Strategy</strong></div><ul><li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Serve as the primary technical expert in sales cycles, guiding <strong>enterprise accounts</strong> through evaluation and decision processes.</li><li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Advise on cybersecurity strategies such as Zero Trust, SASE, cloud security, and SecOps modernization.</li><li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Build and maintain <strong>long-term trusted relationships with C-level executives and senior leadership</strong>, positioning yourself as a strategic advisor.</li><li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Translate technical concepts into business value discussions tailored for executive-level conversations.</li></ul><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-top: 1em;"><strong>Post-Sales Partnership</strong></div><ul><li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Support smooth deployment transitions by working closely with professional services, support, and customer success teams.</li><li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Provide roadmap guidance, operational reviews, and strategic check-ins to reinforce customer value realization.</li><li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Continue as a <strong>trusted advisor to enterprise leadership</strong>, ensuring ongoing alignment of their evolving needs with solution capabilities.</li></ul><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-top: 1em;"> </div><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-top: 1em;"><strong>Required Skills & Experience</strong></div><ul><li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">5–8 years experience in pre-sales or systems engineering roles in <strong>enterprise-scale cybersecurity, networking, or cloud environments</strong>.</li><li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Strong understanding of <strong>networking (LAN/WAN, routing, switching, VPNs, TCP/IP)</strong> and <strong>core security protocols (IPSec, TLS/SSL, PKI, SAML, OAuth, RADIUS, etc.)</strong>.</li><li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Ability to articulate and design solutions across: <ul><li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">SecOps modernization (SIEM, SOAR, XDR)</li><li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Zero Trust and SASE architectures</li><li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Cloud and hybrid security (IaaS, SaaS, containerized workloads)</li><li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Identity and access management (MFA, SSO, PAM)</li></ul></li><li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Excellent <strong>presentation, communication, and storytelling skills</strong>—capable of engaging both deeply technical audiences and <strong>executive decision-makers</strong>.</li><li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Proven track record of leading architectural discussions and aligning technical solutions with <strong>business priorities at the enterprise level</strong>.</li><li><span>Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship</span></li></ul><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-top: 1em;"> </div><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-top: 1em;"><strong>Preferred Qualifications</strong></div><ul><li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).</li><li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Industry certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, or vendor-specific credentials (e.g., NSE, CCNP Security, AWS Security Specialty).</li><li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Experience in <strong>consulting or advisory roles for large enterprise customers</strong>, especially in CISO/CIO-level conversations.</li><li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Familiarity with compliance and security frameworks (MITRE ATT&CK, NIST CSF, ISO 27001, SOC 2).</li></ul><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-top: 1em;"> </div><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-top: 1em;"><strong>Why Join Us</strong></div><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-top: 1em;">This is an opportunity to operate at the intersection of <strong>cybersecurity strategy, executive engagement, and customer success</strong>, influencing <strong>large-scale enterprise organizations</strong> as they modernize operations and adopt cutting-edge solutions. If you excel at combining technical depth with executive presence, this role will allow you to shape customer outcomes while growing your career in a dynamic security landscape.</div>