Summary: Seeking a strategic technical resource to support international sales, act as a subject matter expert, and lead secure IP network design leveraging Fortinet's product line. Highlights: 1. Strategic technical resource for vital pre-sales engagements 2. Lead design and architecture of secure IP networks 3. Work closely with Product Management and Engineering **Job Duties and responsibilities*** Support International sales activities as a strategic and high\-level corporate technical resource for vital pre\-sales engagements and key opportunities. * Act as subject\-matter expert in pre\-sales design reviews and serve as authoritative consultant to Field Systems Engineers by providing technical guidance and leadership. * Participate with SE peers to lead the design and architecture of secure IP networks utilizing and leveraging all aspects of Fortinet’s product line to create superior solutions in competitive environments. * Provide training to System Engineers at various events worldwide and mentor SE specialists within Virtual Teams. * Serve as Virtual Team Leaders and act as voice representing the International Sales Organization from a technical perspective at various meetings and committees. * Work closely with **Product Management and Engineering** to help identify, qualify, and develop features critical to Fortinet’s success. * Write whitepapers, tech notes, and other high\-level technical documentation as required. * Interface with Fortinet’s Business and Technology partners within designated technology discipline and distribute that knowledge to the field Systems Engineers. * Travel worldwide on short notice. * Provide status reports in timely manner and ensure communication to the SE Director / VP SE. **Skills \& Qualifications** * Deep and strong knowledge of Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) architecture and cloud\-delivered security models. * Hands\-on experience with Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) and modern identity\-based access controls. * Solid understanding and operational experience with SD\-WAN technologies, including application\-aware routing, dynamic path selection, and branch connectivity. * Experience integrating security and networking services such as SWG (Secure Web Gateway), CASB, FWaaS, and DLP within a SASE or SSE framework. * Familiarity with Identity and Access Management (IAM) integrations, including SAML, OAuth, OIDC, and MFA with common identity providers (e.g., Azure AD / Entra ID, Okta). * Excellent networking fundamentals including TCP/IP, routing protocols (BGP/OSPF), DNS, NAT, and IPsec/SSL VPN technologies. * Experience securing access to SaaS and cloud applications, including CASB policies, shadow IT visibility, and data protection controls. * Understanding of public cloud networking concepts within AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud environments. * Experience integrating SASE platforms with security monitoring tools such as SIEM, XDR, or logging platforms. * Familiarity with automation and APIs, with exposure to tools such as Python, Terraform, or Ansible considered a plus. * solid troubleshooting and problem\-solving skills across networking, security, and identity\-based access environments. * Experience with leading SASE / SSE **platforms** such as Fortinet, Zscaler, Palo Alto Networks (Prisma Access), Netskope, or Cisco. * Good knowledge and understanding of Public Cloud environments such as AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform (desirable).