Inside Sales Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Illinois.

📋 Description

• Evaluate customer project needs.

• Match client requirements with suitable Fortinet solutions.

• Collaborate with internal colleagues to explore sales opportunities.

• Provide guidance on Networking/Security during pre-sales activities.

• Work together with various teams.

• Maintain technical expertise through ongoing self-development and education in data center, SDN, public cloud, security, networking, and related technologies.

• Ensure continuous customer success, support, and expansion.

• Identify and analyze IT business objectives and challenges.

• Create solutions utilizing the Fortinet product and service offerings.

• Deliver solutions effectively and persuasively to customers and Fortinet partners.

• Facilitate sales engagements for both new and existing accounts.

⛳️ Requirements

• Minimum of 1 year of relevant pre-/post-sales experience along with a bachelor's degree in Engineering Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline, OR 3 years of experience in a similar field.

• Strong understanding of cybersecurity fundamentals, including prevalent issues, threats, attacks, and vulnerabilities.

• Familiarity with cyber threat management and incident response principles.

• Knowledge of networking basics, including the OSI model and standard network protocols.

• General knowledge in at least two of the following areas: Network Operations; Breach Detection and Prevention; Security Operations; DevOps; Wired and Wireless Access; Identity and Access Management; Public and Private Cloud; Web Content and Security Acceleration.

• Ability to think critically.

• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive health and wellness programs.

• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

• Flexible work arrangements to promote work-life balance.