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Sales Engineer, Named Enterprise

Fortinet

Boston, MAFull-time$200–240K/yrPosted 3 days agoStill listed 1 day ago

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Compensation
$200–240K/yr
Location
Boston, MA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

Fortinet seeks a Named Enterprise Sales Engineer to support customers throughout the sales process and after purchase. The role provides technical expertise during sales calls, demonstrates networking solutions, and serves as the technical contact for assigned accounts. It also includes customer training and territory travel. Candidates should bring technical or presales experience, networking administration experience, knowledge of security protocols, and strong presentation skills.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Sales Engineering, nice to haveInternetworking, nice to haveTechnical Support, nice to havePresales, nice to havePublic Key Infrastructure, nice to haveFirewall, nice to haveIEEE 802.1Q, nice to haveSSL Security, nice to haveLAN/WAN Administration, nice to haveInternet Services Administration, nice to haveRADIUS, nice to havePKI, nice to haveIKE, nice to haveCertificates, nice to haveL2TP, nice to haveIPsec, nice to haveFirewalls, nice to haveMD5, nice to haveSSH, nice to haveSSL, nice to haveSHA-1, nice to haveDES, nice to have3DES, nice to haveEncryption, nice to haveAuthentication, nice to havePresentation Skills, nice to have

Qualifications

5+ Years Technical/Presales Experience, nice to have5+ Years LAN/WAN/Internet Administration, nice to have

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off

Full job description

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 Named Enterprise, Sales Engineer to be a part of enabling the success of our rapidly growing business.

As a Named Enterprise Sales Engineer, you will:

  • Pre-sales: Assist in qualifying sales leads from a technical standpoint, understanding customer requirements, and providing relevant technical information

  • Sales calls: Serve as the primary technical resource during sales calls, addressing customer inquiries, educating them about features, specifications, and functionality, as well as integration possibilities

  • Demonstrate proficiency in networking applications and solutions, highlighting the value proposition of Fortinet products and services

  • Post-sales: Act as the main technical contact for assigned accounts, actively engaging with the technical support team and engineering to promptly address and resolve customer's technical issues

  • Provide post-sales training and ongoing assistance to customers, ensuring they can effectively utilize Fortinet solutions

  • Travel throughout the territory to support the needs of the business.

Who 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:

  • 5 – 8 year’s experience in technical/pre-sales support as a sales or systems engineer
  • 5 – 7 year’s experience in LAN/WAN/Internet services administration, showcasing a comprehensive understanding of networking technologies
  • Strong knowledge of RADIUS, PKI, IKE, Certificates, L2TP, IPSEC, FIREWALL, 802.1Q, MD5, SSH, SSL, SHA1, DES, 3DES technologies and protocols
  • Experienced sales professional with a deep understanding of the technology business sector
  • Familiarity with encryption and authentication technologies
  • Strong presentation skills, enabling effective communication with diverse audiences

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 660,000+ customers around the globe.

Fortinet offers employees a variety of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 401(k), 11 paid holidays, vacation time, and sick time as well as a comprehensive leave program. Wage ranges are based on various factors including the labor market, job type, and job level. On target earnings for this position is expected to be $200,000 - $240,000 per year. Exact salary offers will be determined by factors such as the candidate's subject knowledge, skill level, qualifications, experience, and geographic location. All roles are eligible to participate in the Fortinet equity program, and this position is also eligible for commissions based on the terms of the Sales Compensation Plan Fortinet makes possible a digital world that we can always trust through its mission to protect people, devices, and data everywhere. This is why the world’s largest enterprises, service providers, and government organizations choose Fortinet to securely accelerate their digital journey. The Fortinet Security Fabric platform delivers broad, integrated, and automated protections across the entire digital attack surface, securing critical devices, data, applications, and connections from the data center to the cloud to the home office. Ranking #1 in the most security appliances shipped worldwide, more than 615,000 customers trust Fortinet to protect their businesses. And the Fortinet NSE Training Institute, an initiative of Fortinet’s Training Advancement Agenda (TAA), provides one of the largest and broadest training programs in the industry to make cyber training and new career opportunities available to everyone. 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 Named Enterprise, Sales Engineer to be a part of enabling the success of our rapidly growing business.

How this job compares

Set against the 2,411 open Sales Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 10, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$200–240K/yr
  • Massachusetts median$130–180K/yr54 salary ranges
  • US median$120–190K/yr1,731 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $220K, is 43% above the Massachusetts median midpoint ($154K) — in the top quarter of Sales Engineer salary ranges in Massachusetts.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 73 open Sales Engineer jobs in Massachusetts and 2,411 across the US. 23% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Massachusetts
Experience
Sales Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 4 to 7 years (1,839 postings).
Education
604 of the 2,411 open Sales Engineer jobs (25%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 10, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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