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Presales Security Expert NCR SLED

CompanyFortinet
LocationOttawa
Work ModeRemote
PostedOctober 27, 2026
About The Company
Fortinet makes possible a digital world that we can always trust through its mission to protect people, devices, and data everywhere. This is why the world’s largest enterprises, service providers, and government organizations choose Fortinet to securely accelerate their digital journey.
About the Role

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 Presales Security Expert- NCR SLED to be a part of enabling the success of our rapidly growing business.

 

Presales Security Expert- NCR SLED, you will:

  • Extensive experience in pre-sales designing and proposing secure platform solutions
  • Hands on experience in architectural administration, proving designs in simulated and production environments.
  • Building technical security solutions, proving their viability and providing technological justifications
  • Ability to design complete network, cloud and security solutions providing strong technical Roadmaps
  • Knowledge in the following architectural technologies: Secure Networking, Secure Wireless, Private/Public Cloud, SD WAN, SASE, Zero trust, AI, Automation, Sec Ops, Operational Technology, Forensics & IR response
  • Strong presentation and white boarding skills
  • Strong communication and written skills, including responding to technical RFPs.
  • Proactively identify technical opportunities within the field to increase pipeline growth and team prosperity
  • Leading proof of concept valuations, technical workshops and events
  • Become a passionate industry leader that can articulate a compelling vision
  • Model a high standard of performance, professionalism, and integrity in all interactions
  • Facilitate effective communication and teamwork across departments or teams
  • Previous Vendor or Reseller experience is an asset

 

We Are Looking For:

  • Pre-sales – Collaborate with your Account Manager to answer/ educate the customer on issues ranging from features, specifications and functionality to integration.
  • Strategizing about future services or capabilities customers may require within your account base.
  • Knowledge of the following technologies: Routing, Switching, VPN, LAN, WAN, Network Security, Stateful Firewalling, NGFW, Firewall policies, Identity based policies, NAT, IPS, AntiMalware, Botnet, Application Control, DDoS, Web Filtering, SDN
  • Strong understanding in the following technologies and protocols: TCP/IP, IPv4, IPv6, supernetting and subnetting, DNS, HTTP, SMTP, RADIUS, LDAP, Active Directory, PKI, IKE, Certificates, L2TP, SSL Decryption, SSL VPN, IPSEC, 802.1Q, VLANs, LACP, MD5, SSH, SSL, SHA1, SHA512, 3DES, AES
  • Experience with encryption and authentication technologies required
  • Support your customer through issue resolution by collaborating with TAC and other technical resources
  • Build technical business relationships with key customers and partners
  • Regularly interface, providing technology enablement in your region.
  • Presenting at events, seminars, customer and partner meetings
  • Working effectively to add value to you and your co-workers, be an asset to everyone on the team
  • Become an industry leader, feed your technical thirst and share your findings with other team members
  • Mentor others with your expertise while collaborating with a team of industry experts
  • Create an environment where all contributions and ideas are valuable, we win together, we lose together!
  • Flexible with travel. Travel will primarily be within the SEs designated region but may also include occasional travel to other regions.

 

Education:

  • Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience

 

Why Join Us:

We encourage candidates from all backgrounds and identities to apply. We offer a supportive work environment and a competitive Total Rewards package to support you with your overall health and financial well-being. Embark on a challenging, enjoyable, and rewarding career journey with Fortinet. Join us in bringing solutions that make a meaningful and lasting impact to our 660,000+ customers around the globe.

Key Skills
PresalesCybersecurityNetwork securityCloud securitySD-WANSASEZero trustAIAutomationSecOpsOperational technologyForensicsIncident responseTechnical presentationsRFP responseProof of concept
Categories
TechnologySecurity & SafetySalesSoftwareGovernment & Public Sector
Benefits
Supportive work environmentCompetitive total rewards package
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The Presales Security Expert will design and propose secure platform solutions while leading proof of concept valuations and technical workshops. They will collaborate with account managers to educate customers and provide technical justifications for security roadmaps.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
5-10
💼Company Size
16739
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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