Manager Systems Engineering - Enterprise
Fortinet
5 - 10 years
Gurugram
Posted: 31/01/2026
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Job Description
We are in pursuit of a Seasoned Cybersecurity Leader to drive Pre-Sales strategy and technical vision across our enterprise customer landscape in India. This role requires deep cybersecurity expertise, leadership capabilities and strong customer engagement skills . The Manager will partner with sales leaders, guide a team of solution engineers, and directly engage with CXOs to drive cybersecurity adoption in large, strategic accounts.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead enterprise pre-sales strategy for cybersecurity solutions Infrastructure and Network Security, SD-WAN, SASE, ZTNA, Application Security, SecOps and Cloud Security.
- Drive technical leadership in customer engagements through workshops, whiteboarding, POCs, and solution presentations.
- Engage with CXOs and senior IT stakeholders to understand challenges and position tailored cybersecurity solutions.
- Partner with sales leadership to influence enterprise opportunities and accelerate revenue growth.
- Oversee RFP/RFI responses, solution design, and proposal creation .
- Build, Mentor and manage a team of Top-Tier pre-sales engineers , ensuring technical excellence and growth. Maintain a collaborative and inclusive environment.
- Build strong collaboration with product, marketing, and partner ecosystems to deliver competitive positioning.
- Track market trends and competitor landscape to enhance solution offerings.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- BS/MS Degree in Computer Science or related Domain.
- 15+ years of experience in cybersecurity pre-sales / solution consulting , with at least 5 years in a leadership role .
- Domain expertise across various technologies like Network security, Cloud Security, SecOps, SASE, OT, Zero trust .
- Proven experience engaging with large enterprise/strategic accounts and influencing CXO-level stakeholders.
- Strong leadership skills ability to manage, mentor, and inspire pre-sales teams .
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders across the organization.
- Preferred Industry certifications: CISSP, CCSP, CCIE, AWS/Azure Security .
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, growth-driven environment .
What We Offer
- Opportunity to shape cybersecurity strategy for top enterprise accounts .
- Exposure to global teams, cutting-edge technologies & high-impact customers
- Opportunity to lead with Autonomy and Accountability
- Work in a collaborative, fast-moving, growth-driven culture.
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