Technical Marketing Engineer

Fortinet

Santa Clara, CA

Full Time

Mid Level

148k-180k

15 days ago

Job Description

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 Technical Marketing Engineer to contribute to the success of our rapidly growing business. The role involves acting as a subject matter expert for Fortinet products, primarily in the area of Secure Access Service Edge (SASE), collaborating with R&D, Product Management, Marketing, and Sales, and supporting product promotion and technical validation.

Key Responsibilities

Serve as the subject matter expert for one or more products or solutions, providing technical direction and validation on campaign assets.
Collaborate with R&D, Product Management, Marketing, and Sales to support product development and marketing efforts.
Provide technical answers to field questions from Sales via email or collaboration tools.
Assist in presenting products via conference calls, at industry events, or on-site at the Executive Briefing center.
Build and maintain demo systems to promote understanding and adoption of products or technologies.
Create assets such as videos and white papers, and deliver or assist in webinars to evangelize products or solutions.
Conduct competitive assessments based on industry research or hands-on experience with competitive products.

Requirements

At least 3-5 years of technical industry experience in roles such as TME, SE/CSE, Support, or QA.
Good communication and presentation skills.
Technical expertise in SASE solutions for enterprise networks.
Hands-on knowledge of network security products such as SSE, Firewalls, NOC/SOC, ZTNA, SD-WAN, CASB, DLP.
Ability to quickly learn new technologies and products.
Knowledge in Switches, Wireless Access Points, and Network Access Control (NAC) is a plus.
A university degree is preferred, but not mandatory; experience in designing/building real-world customer networks and problem-solving skills can compensate for formal education.

Nice to Have

Experience with Switches, Wireless Access Points, and Network Access Control (NAC).

Qualifications

A university degree is preferred but not mandatory.
Experience in designing and building real-world customer networks.

Benefits & Perks

Competitive total rewards package including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 401(k), 11 paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, and a comprehensive leave program.
Salary range of $147,600-$180,400 based on various factors including experience and location.
Participation in the Fortinet equity program and bonus eligibility.

Working at Fortinet

Our team culture emphasizes continuous learning, innovation, and a strong commitment to customer satisfaction. We foster an environment of openness, teamwork, and collaboration, supporting each other, sharing knowledge, and leveraging AI to solve complex technical challenges. We value diversity and encourage candidates from all backgrounds and identities to apply.

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