Presales Security Expert- Inside Territory Account Manager

Fortinet

Toronto, CAonsitePosted Jul 10, 2026
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About the role

PreSales Security Expert - Inside Territory Account Manager

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 Presales Security Expert Inside Territory Account Manager to be a part of enabling the success of our rapidly growing business

Presales Security Expert- ITAM, you will:

Pre-sales - assist in qualifying sales leads from a technical standpoint.

Sales calls - be the main technical resource on sales calls and answer/ educate the customer on issues ranging from features, specifications and functionality to integration.

Conversant with networking applications and solutions.

Experience with virtualization, NFV and emerging SDN technologies

Post-sales - be the lead technical contact for identified accounts for technical issues and will work closely with the technical support team and engineering to answer, elevate and resolve customers technical issues.

Provide assistance to identified customers with post-sales training.

Regularly interface, provides presales support and assist in training Fortinet Channel partners in your region.

Presenting at events, seminars, customer and partner meetings

Flexible to travel. Travel will primarily be within the SEs designated region, but may also include occasional travel to other regions.

We Are Looking For:

2+ years’ experience in technical/pre-sales support as a pre-sales or security expert

Experience in LAN/WAN/Internet services administration

Ability to design network and security solutions, effectively utilize Visio, ability to create BOMs (Bill of Materials)

Knowledge of the following technologies: Routing, Switching, VPN, LAN, WAN, Network Security, Stateful Firewalling, NGFW, Firewall policies, Identity based policies, NAT, IPS, AntiMalware, Botnet, Application Control, DDoS, Web Filtering, SDN

Understanding in the following technologies and protocols: TCP/IP, IPv4, IPv6, supernetting and subnetting, DNS, HTTP, SMTP, RADIUS, LDAP, Active Directory, PKI, IKE, Certificates, L2TP, SSL Decryption, SSL VPN, IPSEC, 802.1Q, VLANs, LACP, MD5, SSH, SSL, SHA1, SHA512, 3DES, AES

Strong technical troubleshooting skills desired

Strong presentation skills

Strong communication and writing skills. Previous experience on responding to RFPs is beneficial.

White board skills are beneficial.

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience

Why Join Us:

We encourage candidates from all backgrounds and identities to apply. We offer a supportive work environment and a competitive Total Rewards package to support you with your overall health and financial well-being.

Embark on a challenging, enjoyable, and rewarding career journey with Fortinet. Join us in bringing solutions that make a meaningful and lasting impact to our 890,000+ customers around the globe.

Fortinet strives to provide you and your family with a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits eligibility starts on your first day of hire and comprises of 100% company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage, including a Health Spending Account and a Personal Spending Account that gives you flexibility to spend where you need it the most. Our Employee & Family Assistance Plan (EFAP) offers you and your family access to various services like counseling, legal advice, mental health resources etc. We also provide critical illness, disability, and life insurance, as well as a Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with a company match to help you save faster for retirement. We offer competitive Paid Time Off and flexible leave policies, including paid health days, to help you take care of yourself and your family members.

All roles are eligible to participate in the Fortinet equity program. Bonus eligibility is reviewed at time of hire and annually at the Company’s discretion.

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