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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.\n\nHave 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.\n\nBe the primary technical point of contact for the customer(s) and partners in close collaboration with your sales partner.\n\nRequired skills:\nTechnical pre-sales experience (8 years)\n\nVendor experience in similar fields\n\nExperience in a global organization, international is preferred\n\nStrong understanding of Web Technology, Application Security, Network Security, TCP/IP, Routing, Switching\n\nArchitectural and hands-on experience with both on-prem and cloud infrastructures (AWS, Azure, GCP)\n\nExpert level in at least two of the following areas:\n\nDDoS: DoS/DDoS detection, analysis and mitigation, Routing protocols (OSPF, BGP), TCP/IP, DNS in-depth, Multi-layer L3-L4-L7 attack vectors, vulnerability analysis, network defense, auditing processes\n\nADC: Load Balancing (SLB, LLB, GSLB), OWASP TOP10, Negative/Positive Security model, Signature and Machine Learning based protection, HTTP/2 - HTTP/3, TLS 1.3, API security (OpenAPI, REST, GraphQL), Bot Protection, DoS protection, Threat Analytics\n\nCASB: Proxy, API, Cloud SaaS (e.g. Office 365, Salesforce, ServiceNow, Box etc). Cloud IaaS management, Compliance reporting, SSPM, DLP, EntraID, Directory Services.\n\nStrong presentation skills to executives, DMU and technical individual contributors\n\nExcellent English written and verbal communication skills\n\nA self-motivated, independent thinker\n\nCandidates with hands-on experience with one of the leading vendors are preferred\n\nCISSP, CISM, Fortinet NSE4, 7 or other equivalent certification is a plus\n\nBachelor's degree or equivalent experience in the network security industry.\n\nWhat you can expect from us\nExcellent training and development opportunities, providing you with all the tools you need to be successful.\n\nAn open working environment, sharing knowledge and information collaboratively and transparently, with respect to everyone’s thoughts and opinions.\n\nThe opportunity to be part of an innovative, collaborative and winning team.\n\nA competitive salary and incentive compensation package, including stock awards, health and welfare benefits.\n\nWhy Join Us:\nAt Fortinet, we embrace diversity and inclusivity. We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and identities.Explore our welcoming work environment designed for a rewarding career journey with an attractive Total Rewards package to support you with your overall health and financial well-being. Join us in bringing solutions that make a meaningful and lasting impact to our 660,000+ customers around the globe.\nWe will only notify shortlisted candidates.\nFortinet will not entertain any unsolicited resumes, please refrain from sending them to any Fortinet employees or Fortinet email aliases. 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