Professional Services Consultant - Malaysia
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Location
Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur)
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 Professional Services Consultant to contribute to the success of our rapidly growing business. As a Professional Services Consultant, you will: Carry out Professional Services engagements in a professional & timely manner for Fortinet customers & deliver projects with customer satisfaction in mind.
Develops a clear overall understanding of the customer requirements (project scope, technical requirements and solution design) Conduct design workshops with customers and stakeholders both remotely as well as onsite. Lead the deployment, migration and optimization of Fortinet solutions in Customer environments. Execute project tasks in accordance with project timelines and quality standards. Act as a trusted advisor during project delivery and provide technical consultation to customers.
Continuously developing knowledge and skills to remain proficient with Fortinet technologies to provide best practice advice during project delivery Maintain expert-level technical knowledge in the following technology disciplines as they relate to Fortinet’s products: Network Security Infrastructure – Switching, Routing, SD-WAN, Proxies Firewalls, UTM, APT (Sandboxing), Application Control & Content Filtering, Web Proxying, SLB, Cryptology VPN technologies (SSL VPN/IPSEC VPN) & associated topologies Web Application Firewalling Interface with Fortinet’s Business and Technology partners within designated technology discipline and distribute that knowledge internally within Fortinet.
Develop and update implementation best practices, templates and reusable technical assets.
Effectively communicates relevant project information to Fortinet management as appropriate
- Resolves and/or escalates issues in a timely fashion
- Completes and submits any required administrative tasks in a timely manner (timesheets, activities report, project reports, etc…).
Followings up with customer and internal Fortinet departments to ensure project documentation is completed: Creation of Statement of Work document Acknowledgement of work performed including work complete signing Knowledge Transfer Customer satisfaction surveys We Are Looking For: An insightful and influential collaborator to join our team. We encourage you to apply for this position if you have the following qualities: Strong understanding of BGP, IPSec/ADVPN, SDWAN.
Strong understanding of authentication protocols – LDAP, SAML, RADIUS, OAuth. Experience with security products – firewalls, IDS/IPS and anti-malware. Deep working knowledge of operating systems – Windows, Mac, Linux.8 - 10 years + relevant network security experience, network security vendor preferred. 5+ Years’ experience in LAN/WAN /Internet Support or Administration 3+ Years’ experience with Network Security Products Customer centric mindset.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills Teamwork and cross functional collaboration with regional team members. Problem solving and critical thinking. Ability to work well under pressure and remain focused on the tasks in hand.
- Ability to troubleshoot complex network & security environment
- Strong knowledge of the security threat landscape Previous Technical support position (other PS or TAC position), or Sales Engineering background advantageous Network security certifications (Fortinet NSE 4 minimum and above) External network security & vendor certifications such as Cisco, F5, Juniper, Checkpoint, AWS area are a plus
- Strong understanding of core Internet protocols and applications (TCP/IP & networking skills)
- Strong general knowledge of common networking (switching & routing) and security protocols Scripting experience (Python) & experience of API (Restful API)
- Ability to work according to customer’s schedules which may include weekends/evenings/holidays MS office suite using applications such as Power Point, Word, Visio & Project.
Preferably a Bachelor’s Degree in EE, CS, or CE or equivalent experience .
Why Join Us
At Fortinet, we embrace diversity and inclusivity. We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and identities. Explore our welcoming work environment designed for a rewarding career journey with an attractive Total Rewards package to support you with your overall health and financial well-being . Join us in bringing solutions that make a meaningful and lasting impact to our 660,000+ customers around the globe. We will only notify shortlisted candidates.
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