Systems Engineering Manager Financial Services Industry (FSI)
Role Overview:
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 Systems Engineering Manager to contribute to the success of our rapidly growing business.
You would act as the key technical leader for the Financial Services Industry segment partnering closely with sales leadership customers and internal teams to drive strategic growth technical excellence and successful customer outcomes. This role is based in the UK and reports to the UKI Systems Engineering Director.
As a Systems Engineering Manager you will:
Lead coach and develop a highly skilled Systems Engineering team through performance management mentoring and ongoing training.
Set clear expectations for team deliverables objectives and performance metrics.
Recruit onboard and mentor new team members to support business growth.
Work closely with Sales Account Leaders on strategic plans to maintain secure and grow Fortinets footprint within the FSI sector.
Align key technical features capabilities and solutions with customer needs and business objectives.
Manage and align key features and functionality that are instrumental to business success.
Collaborate with escalation management teams to support complex customer engagements.
Build strong relationships within the team internally across Fortinet and externally with key customers and partners.
Coordinate with relevant teams to deliver successful contract bids and RFx responses.
Promote knowledge sharing within the team and across other sales verticals.
Apply and reinforce organisational processes methodologies and best practices in team leadership and execution.
Represent Fortinet as a trusted technical advisor for enterprise and financial services customers.
We Are Looking For:
Proven leadership experience managing technical or systems engineering teams.
Minimum of ten years general networking industry experience including practical knowledge of Cloud (AWS and Azure) Routing Switching VPN (IPSEC and SSL) LAN WAN Network and Endpoint Security Intrusion Detection AntiVirus and ATP.
Five to eight years of experience in technical or presales support as a sales or systems engineer.
Thorough understanding of the presales engineering process and sales processes.
Strong communication presentation and stakeholder management skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to diverse audiences including executivelevel decision makers.
Strategic mindset with a customercentric approach and experience developing costeffective solutions.
Experience managing technical projects and leading teams of highly technical individuals.
Ability to work effectively within diverse highly skilled teams in a fastpaced environment.
Experience working with sales organisations and enterprise customers; FSI experience desirable but not essential.
Selfmotivated resultsdriven and adaptable to evolving business needs.
Willingness to travel as required (In Territory 95% Out of Territory 5%).
Education:
Bachelors Degree or equivalent.
Why Join Us:
At Fortinet we embrace diversity and inclusivity. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds identities and lived experiences. Explore our welcoming work environment designed for a rewarding career journey supported by an attractive Total Rewards package that promotes your overall health and financial wellbeing. Join us in delivering solutions that make a meaningful and lasting impact for more than 660000 customers around the world.
We will only notify shortlisted candidates. Fortinet will not entertain unsolicited resumes. Please refrain from sending them to any Fortinet employees or email aliases. Should any agency submit resumes to Fortinet such resumes if considered will be treated as having been provided free of any associated fees or charges.
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