Systems Engineer (Commercial) - South Africa

From the start, the Fortinet vision has been to deliver broad, truly integrated, high-performance security across the IT infrastructure.

We provide top-rated network and content security, as well as secure access products that share intelligence and work together to form a cooperative fabric. Our unique security fabric combines Security Processors, an intuitive operating system, and applied threat intelligence to give you proven security, exceptional performance, and better visibility and control--while providing easier administration.

Our flagship enterprise firewall platform, FortiGate, is available in a wide range of sizes and form factors to fit any environment, and provides a broad array of next generation security and networking functions. Complementary products can be deployed with a FortiGate to enable a simplified, end-to-end security infrastructure covering:

Network security

Data center security (physical and virtual)

Cloud security

Secure (wired and wireless) access

Infrastructure (switching and routing) security

Content security

Endpoint security

Application Security

Our market position and solution effectiveness have been widely validated by industry analysts, independent testing labs, business organizations, and media outlets worldwide. We are proud to count the majority of Fortune 500 companies among our satisfied customers.

Fortinet is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, with offices around the globe. Founded in 2000 by Ken Xie, the visionary founder and former president and CEO of NetScreen, Fortinet is led by a strong management team with deep experience in networking and security.

We are looking for a Systems Engineer to work closely with a sales representative in a defined territory. The Systems Engineer's main mission will be to support the sales organization in all technical matters regarding pre-sales, sales calls, and post-sales in the commercial sector.

With us you will

Lead all technical aspects of a sales cycle with customers, from the initial RFIs, through to RFPs & RFQs when required. This includes the project management and active participation in POCs in partnership with the relevant teams both internally and within the customer and/or commercial partner.

Have the ability to listen and to understand the technical requirements of the customer, reading between the lines to build a solution which outperforms the competitor offering.

Be the primary technical point of contact for the customer(s) and partners in close collaboration with your sales partner.

Continuously strive to improve knowledge around the Fortinet products and solutions, along with maintaining a deep understanding of the competitive landscape and Fortinet's ability to provide long lasting protection against the ever-evolving threats.

Have a strong ability to position Fortinet solutions to the customer, whether this be remotely or in person. This requires strong communication skills and the ability to confidently present through whiteboarding, technical white papers, technical plans or customer discussions.

Manage your time effectively when working on multiple deals simultaneously, ensuring a positive customer experience is maintained.

Apply if you

Have a high aptitude for security technology, specifically encryption, authentication, with further knowledge of network security, intrusion detection, anti-virus, routing, switching, LAN and WAN being desirable.

Are currently or have previously worked in a pre-sales engineer role, managing end to end technical aspects of deals, through to technical closure.

Can demonstrate your problem solving skills and how this has impacted key wins within your current organisation.

Understand and can demonstrate your ability to build and maintain customer relationships, including your ability to effectively communicate technically to a range of both external and internal stakeholders.

What you can expect from us

Excellent training and development opportunities, providing you with all the tools you need to be successful.

An open working environment, sharing knowledge and information collaboratively and transparently, with respect to everyone's thoughts and opinions.

The opportunity to be part of an innovative, collaborative and winning team.

A competitive salary and incentive compensation package, including stock awards