OT Business Development Engineer at Fortinet driving success in Operational Technology cybersecurity solutions. Engaging with customers and partners to ensure alignment with business and operational requirements.
Responsibilities
Lead technical engagements with customers, partners, and resellers to position Fortinet’s OT and Critical Infrastructure Security solutions
Act as the technical subject matter expert (SME) for OT security, supporting Sales, Pre-Sales Engineers, and partners throughout the sales cycle
Drive technical discovery sessions to understand customer OT/ICS environments (SCADA, PLCs, DCS) and align Fortinet solutions to business and operational requirements
Design and deliver technical demonstrations, workshops, and proof-of-concepts (POCs) to validate solution value and accelerate deal closure
Collaborate with Account Managers and Business Development teams to identify, qualify, and develop OT-focused opportunities and pipeline
Support partners and resellers in architecting and positioning OT security solutions, ensuring alignment with Fortinet best practices and reference architectures
Develop and deliver technical enablement sessions (in-person and virtual) for internal teams, partners, and customers to increase OT security competency
Create and maintain technical collateral, competitive positioning material, and demo assets to support field teams and partner ecosystem
Provide guidance on solution design, sizing, and architecture for complex OT environments, ensuring successful deployment in real-world scenarios
Act as a technical escalation point for strategic opportunities and critical customer engagements
Represent Fortinet as a technical evangelist at industry events, conferences, and customer briefings focused on OT and critical infrastructure
Requirements
Strong knowledge of cybersecurity threats, network security technologies, and OT/ICS environments
Hands-on experience with Operational Technology systems, including SCADA, ICS, and industrial protocols
Solid understanding of networking fundamentals (L1–L7) including Routing, Switching, LAN/WAN, VPN, and network security
Knowledge of key OT and IT protocols and technologies such as TCP/IP (ICMP, DNS, HTTP, SNMP, SSH, etc.)
Familiarity with OT security frameworks and standards (IEC 62443, NERC CIP, NIST)
5+ years of experience in pre-sales engineering, sales engineering, or technical business development within cybersecurity or networking
Experience designing and delivering POCs, technical workshops, and customer-facing presentations
Strong understanding of identity and authentication systems (LDAP, RADIUS, TACACS+, Active Directory, PKI)
Industry experience in critical infrastructure sectors such as energy, utilities, oil & gas, manufacturing, mining, or transportation is highly preferred
Experience working with channel partners, resellers, and distributors
Strong presentation skills with experience engaging audiences ranging from technical engineers to executive stakeholders
Relevant technical certifications (Fortinet NSE or equivalent vendor certifications) are a plus
Bilingual (English/French) is required.
Benefits
100% company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage
Health Spending Account
Personal Spending Account
Employee & Family Assistance Plan (EFAP)
Critical illness, disability, and life insurance
Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with a company match
Competitive Paid Time Off
Flexible leave policies, including paid health days
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