Cloud Solutions Systems Engineer

  • Chicago, IL
  • Posted 20 days ago | Updated 7 hours ago

Overview

On Site
Full Time

Skills

Cyber Security
Software Security
Web Applications
Oracle Cloud
OCI
Collaboration
Provisioning
Computer Networking
Customer Facing
Training
Network Security
Virtual Private Network
Proxies
Authentication
SAML
OAuth
Firewall
Orchestration
Terraform
Ansible
ARM
Presentations
Public Speaking
Dynamics
Kubernetes
Docker
Scripting
Python
Database
Amazon DynamoDB
PostgreSQL
Data Structure
YAML
XML
JSON
Evaluation
Marketing
Computer Science
Information Security
Electrical Engineering
Amazon Web Services
Microsoft
Microsoft Azure
Google Cloud
Google Cloud Platform
Cloud Security
Cisco Certifications
Information Systems
CISSP
Network
Cloud Computing
Fortinet
Military

Job Details

Job Description

Solutions Systems Engineer (SSE) - Cloud



Fortinet (NASDAQ: FTNT) is a driving force in the evolution of cybersecurity and the convergence of networking and security. Our mission is to secure people, devices, and data everywhere, and today we deliver the most innovative, integrated, and automated cybersecurity solutions. A technology leader and trusted partner, Fortinet has over 830,000 customers worldwide. We empower our customers with intelligent, seamless protection across the expanding attack surface and the power to take on ever-increasing performance requirements of the borderless network-today and into the future.

Job Description:

Fortinet is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Cloud Specialist Systems Engineer (SSE) to be a key driver in the adoption of our cutting-edge cloud security solutions (including Next-Generation Firewall, Application Security, Web Application Firewall, Secure Access Service Edge, and more) across major public cloud platforms, including AWS, Azure, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), and Google Cloud Platform (Google Cloud Platform), within the region.

In this role, you will collaborate closely with Customers, Account Managers, Solutions Engineers, Territory Leaders, and Cloud Consulting Architects to design and deliver well-architected cloud security solutions that address critical business needs.

Responsibilities:
  • Provide technical guidance on Public Cloud matters to regional sellers and customers
  • Use and demonstrate automation services for cloud service provisioning
  • Translate business requirements into technical requirements
  • Design complex cloud networking architectures satisfying CSP best practices
  • Conduct proof of concepts
  • Lead customer-facing presentations
  • Lead training activities for internal partners and customers
  • Stay up-to-date on the latest cloud security threats, trends, and Fortinet product updates relevant to public cloud environments

Requirements
  • 2 years of experience in the design and implementation of Public Cloud services on AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, etc
  • Experience in network security concepts and technologies, including VPN, Proxies, Authentication mechanisms (e.g., SAML, OAuth), and Firewall principles.
  • Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code (IaC) and orchestration tools, such as Terraform, Ansible, AWS CloudFormation, and Azure Resource Manager (ARM).
  • Proven presentation and public speaking skills with the ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to diverse audiences of varying sizes and technical backgrounds.
  • General understanding of cloud marketplace dynamics and private offers within public cloud platforms is a plus.
  • Experience with containerization technologies including Kubernetes and Docker, and their security implications in cloud environments.
  • Awareness and practical understanding of APIs and applications in cloud environments
  • Scripting experience with a major language such as Python, nice to have
  • Understanding of database services such as DynamoDB, PostgreSQL, etc. , nice to have
  • Ability to use data structures such as yaml, XML, JSON, nice to have
  • Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and drive tasks to completion.
  • Experience with effective evaluation process and closure (will be a plus)
  • Technical experience and understanding of Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) platforms and their components (e.g., SWG, CASB, ZTNA) is a significant plus.
  • Willingness and ability to travel as required for customer engagements, internal meetings and cloud marketing events.

Education:
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Engineering (Computer, Electrical, or related), or a closely related technical field.
  • Equivalent industry experience and relevant certifications may be considered in lieu of a bachelor's degree.
  • Advanced degree (Master's) in a relevant field is a plus.

Relevant industry certifications such as (a plus):
  • AWS Certified Security - Specialty
  • Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate
  • Google Cloud Certified - Security Engineer
  • Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)
  • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
  • Other cloud platform-specific security certifications.

About Us

Fortinet (NASDAQ: FTNT) secures the largest enterprise, service provider, and government organizations around the world. Fortinet empowers its customers with intelligent, seamless protection across the expanding attack surface and the power to take on ever-increasing performance requirements of the borderless network - today and into the future. Only the Fortinet Security Fabric architecture can deliver security without compromise to address the most critical security challenges, whether in networked, application, cloud or mobile environments. Fortinet ranks number one in the most security appliances shipped worldwide and more than 500,000 customers trust Fortinet to protect their businesses.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at

Fortinet is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity in our company, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, military/veteran status or any other applicable legally protected characteristics in the location in which the candidate is applying.
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