Presales Security Expert Public Sector
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LocationMontreal, QC, Canada
Work moderemote
Typefull-time
SenioritySenior
Company size10,000+ people
First seenOct 30, 2026 · 1w ago
Verified live3d ago
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Extensive experience in pre-sales designing and proposing secure platform solutions
Hands on experience in architectural administration, proving designs in simulated and production environments
Ability to design complete network, cloud and security solutions providing strong technical Roadmaps
Knowledge in architectural technologies: Secure Networking, Secure Wireless, Private/Public Cloud, SD WAN, SASE, Zero trust, AI, Automation, Sec Ops, Operational Technology, Forensics & IR response
Strong presentation and white boarding skills
Strong communication and written skills, including responding to technical RFPs
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
Strong understanding in the following technologies and protocols: TCP/IP, IPv4, IPv6, supernetting and subnetting, DNS, HTTP, SMTP, RADIUS, LDAP, Active Directory, PKI, IKE
Experience with encryption and authentication technologies required
Strong presentation skills
Strong communication and writing skills
Bilingual French and English
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
Strong technical troubleshooting skills desired
Previous experience of responding to RFPs is beneficial
White board skills are beneficial
Previous Vendor or Reseller experience is an asset
Flexible with travel. Travel will primarily be within the SEs designated region but may also include occasional travel to other regions.
Skills
Secure Networking
Secure Wireless
Private Cloud
Public Cloud
SD-WAN
SASE
Zero Trust
AI
Automation
SecOps
Operational Technology
Forensics
IR Response
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
TCP/IP
IPv4
IPv6
DNS
HTTP
SMTP
RADIUS
LDAP
Active Directory
PKI
IKE
Encryption
Authentication
Visio
About the company
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- Public Sector to be a part of enabling the success of our rapidly growing business
Presales Security Expert- Public Sector, you will:
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Extensive experience in pre-sales designing and proposing secure platform solutions
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Hands on experience in architectural administration, proving designs in simulated and production environments.
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Building technical security solutions, proving their viability and providing technological justifications
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Ability to design complete network, cloud and security solutions providing strong technical Roadmaps
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Knowledge in the following architectural technologies: Secure Networking, Secure Wireless, Private/Public Cloud, SD WAN, SASE, Zero trust, AI, Automation, Sec Ops, Operational Technology, Forensics & IR response
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Strong presentation and white boarding skills
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Strong communication and written skills, including responding to technical RFPs.
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Proactively identify technical opportunities within the field to increase pipeline growth and team prosperity
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Leading proof of concept valuations, technical workshops and events
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Become a passionate industry leader that can articulate a compelling vision
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Model a high standard of performance, professionalism, and integrity in all interactions
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Facilitate effective communication and teamwork across departments or teams
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Previous Vendor or Reseller experience is an asset
We Are Looking For:
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Pre-sales – Collaborate with your assigned Sales Representative to develop secure platform solutions
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Experience in LAN/WAN/Internet services administration
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Ability to design network and security solutions, effectively utilize Visio, ability to create BOMs (Bill of Materials)
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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
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Strong understanding in the following technologies and protocols: TCP/IP, IPv4, IPv6, supernetting and subnetting, DNS, HTTP, SMTP, RADIUS, LDAP, Active Directory, PKI, IKE,
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Experience with encryption and authentication technologies required
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Strong technical troubleshooting skills desired
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Strong presentation skills
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Strong communication and writing skills. Previous experience of responding to RFPs is beneficial.
•
White board skills are beneficial.
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Previous Vendor or Reseller experience is an asset
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Bilingual French and English
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Flexible with travel. Travel will primarily be within the SEs designated region but may also include occasional travel to other regions.
Education:
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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 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.