Systems Engineer, AppSec

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Job Description

Systems Engineer – AppSec Location: Paris, France Role Overview:

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 Systems Engineer to contribute to the success of our rapidly growing business.

The Systems Engineer's main mission will be to support the sales organization in all technical matters regarding pre-sales, sales calls.

As a Systems Engineer you will:

Assist in qualifying sales leads from a technical standpoint (Pre-sales)
Be the main technical resource on sales calls and answer/ educate the customer onissues ranging from features, specifications and functionality to integration.
Conversant with networking applications and solutions.
Provide assistance to identified customers with post-sales training.

We Are Looking For:

An insightful and influential collaborator to join our team. We encourage you to apply for this position if you have the following qualities:

Knowledge of the following technologies: AppSec, ADC, CNAPP et FortiAIGate.
5 - 8 years experience in technical/pre-sales support as a sales or systems engineer
5 - 8 years experience in LAN/WAN/Internet services administration
Strong understanding of DNS and NFS, SMTP, HTTP, TCP/IP
Strong understanding in the following technologies and protocols: RADIUS, PKI, IKE, Certificates, L2TP, IPSEC, FIREWALL, 802.1Q, MD5, SSH, SSL, SHA1, DES, 3DES
Experience with encryption and authentication technologies required
Strong presentation skills
Ability to communicate effectively in English

Education:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience. Graduate degree preferred.

Why Join Us:

At 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.

We will only notify shortlisted candidates.

Fortinet will not entertain any unsolicited resumes, please refrain from sending them to any Fortinet employees or Fortinet email aliases. Should any Agency submit any resumes to Fortinet, these resumes if considered, will be assumed to have been given by the Agency free of any related fees/charges.

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