Cloud Field, Consulting Sales Engineer

Fortinet

Cloud Field CSE driving adoption of Fortinet's cloud security solutions across major public cloud platforms. Collaborating with customers and teams to design and deliver effective security solutions.

Posted 5/14/2026full-timeRemote • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $200,000 - $240,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AnsibleAWSAzureCloudDockerDynamoDBKubernetesPostgresPythonTerraform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

What you’ll need

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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical
dental
vision
life and disability insurance
401(k)
11 paid holidays
vacation time
sick time
comprehensive leave program

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Hard Skills & Tools

Public Cloud servicesAWSAzureGoogle Cloudnetwork securityVPNProxiesAuthentication mechanismsTerraformKubernetes

Soft Skills

presentation skillspublic speakingcommunicationself-motivatedindependent worktrainingtechnical guidance