Security Sales Engineer Jobs in Sunnyvale, CA
Security Sales Engineer jobs in Sunnyvale are concentrated in the Central Sunnyvale corridor, Moffett Park, and the Lawrence Expressway tech corridor, where enterprise cybersecurity, networking, and cloud security firms keep consistent demand. Employers actively hiring include Google, Illumio, and Apple. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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This is a newly created position to help meet the IT needs of Fortinet’s rapidly growing workforce. With over 15,000 people worldwide (and growing) and the implementation of new IT systems, we are looking for a Jr. IT Engineer to help us ensure 24x7 support. In this critical role you will be based in our Sunnyvale Headquarters and support our global distribution of network and server systems. This is an excellent opportunity to join a network security company and utilize the latest systems and equipment to support our network availability.
Responsibility :
- Own the administration of security platforms, including WAF, Endpoint protection, SIEM and similar. Provide Tier-3 technical support including troubleshooting, root cause analysis
- Participate in security incident investigation
- Manage vulnerability management program across infrastructure, lead the remediation effort and coordination.
- Fine-tune WAF and endpoint policies based on security alerts, attack trends, and business requirements to strengthen application security.
- Lead CIS benchmark-based compliance scanning and security hardening initiatives across enterprise environments
- Develop security automation using scripting and programming languages (e.g., Python) to improve operational efficiency and visibility
- Responds to and resolves support requests, Coordinates and communicates with users Participate in an on-call rotation for support of systems outside of normal business hours
Qualifications:
- Understanding of network/security/system
- Experience on Fortinet security devices is a big plus.
- Knowledge with Layer 2-7 protocols, hand on traffic diagnostic.
- Understanding of Firewalls, PKI and CIS Benchmarks
- Understanding of common network attacks (OWASP Top 10) and defense methods
- Understanding of scripting (e.g., Python) for task automation.
- Strong multi-tasking abilities
- Excellent English oral and written communications skills
- Demonstrated ability to work under pressure Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
Education Requirements:
Fortinet offers employees a variety of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 401(k), 11 paid holidays, vacation time, and sick time as well as a comprehensive leave program.
Wage ranges are based on various factors including the labor market, job type, and job level. Earnings for this position are expected to be $89,000 - $140,000 Exact salary offers will be determined by factors such as the candidate's subject knowledge, skill level, qualifications, experience, and geographic location.
All roles are eligible to participate in the Fortinet equity program, Bonus eligibility is reviewed at time of hire and annually at the Company’s discretion
This is a newly created position to help meet the IT needs of Fortinet’s rapidly growing workforce. With over 15,000 people worldwide (and growing) and the implementation of new IT systems, we are looking for a Jr. IT Engineer to help us ensure 24x7 support. In this critical role you will be based in our Sunnyvale Headquarters and support our global distribution of network and server systems. This is an excellent opportunity to join a network security company and utilize the latest systems and equipment to support our network availability.
Responsibility :
- Own the administration of security platforms, including WAF, Endpoint protection, SIEM and similar. Provide Tier-3 technical support including troubleshooting, root cause analysis
- Participate in security incident investigation
- Manage vulnerability management program across infrastructure, lead the remediation effort and coordination.
- Fine-tune WAF and endpoint policies based on security alerts, attack trends, and business requirements to strengthen application security.
- Lead CIS benchmark-based compliance scanning and security hardening initiatives across enterprise environments
- Develop security automation using scripting and programming languages (e.g., Python) to improve operational efficiency and visibility
- Responds to and resolves support requests, Coordinates and communicates with users Participate in an on-call rotation for support of systems outside of normal business hours
Qualifications:
- Understanding of network/security/system
- Experience on Fortinet security devices is a big plus.
- Knowledge with Layer 2-7 protocols, hand on traffic diagnostic.
- Understanding of Firewalls, PKI and CIS Benchmarks
- Understanding of common network attacks (OWASP Top 10) and defense methods
- Understanding of scripting (e.g., Python) for task automation.
- Strong multi-tasking abilities
- Excellent English oral and written communications skills
- Demonstrated ability to work under pressure Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
Education Requirements:
Fortinet offers employees a variety of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 401(k), 11 paid holidays, vacation time, and sick time as well as a comprehensive leave program.
Wage ranges are based on various factors including the labor market, job type, and job level. Earnings for this position are expected to be $89,000 - $140,000 Exact salary offers will be determined by factors such as the candidate's subject knowledge, skill level, qualifications, experience, and geographic location.
All roles are eligible to participate in the Fortinet equity program, Bonus eligibility is reviewed at time of hire and annually at the Company’s discretion
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Security Sales Engineer Jobs in Sunnyvale: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a security sales engineer job in Sunnyvale?
The strongest path is targeting Sunnyvale's dense concentration of enterprise cybersecurity, network security, and cloud security vendors clustered in Moffett Park and along the Lawrence Expressway corridor. Companies here prioritize candidates who combine technical depth in areas like zero trust, SASE, or endpoint protection with a demonstrated ability to run proof-of-concept evaluations. Familiarity with Fortune 500 and mid-market sales cycles common in Silicon Valley gives applicants a clear edge.
Which companies hire security sales engineers in Sunnyvale?
Sunnyvale security sales engineer roles are posted by Google, Illumio, and Apple and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Sunnyvale's employer mix skews heavily toward established cybersecurity vendors and networking infrastructure companies that maintain large, dedicated pre-sales engineering teams.
Are there remote security sales engineer jobs in Sunnyvale?
Yes, though with limits, since security sales engineering involves frequent on-site demos, proof-of-concept deployments, and customer briefings that are difficult to do fully remotely. About 54% of security sales engineer openings tied to Sunnyvale are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting a hybrid model that is most common for the pre-sales strategy and proposal work portions of the role.
How can I get a security sales engineer job in Sunnyvale with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in Sunnyvale is moving into a junior or associate sales engineer role at one of the mid-size cybersecurity vendors that regularly hire candidates with strong IT support, network administration, or security analyst backgrounds. Companies in Moffett Park and the Central Sunnyvale corridor often use associate SE programs to develop technical talent internally, and a certification in a vendor platform common in the region, such as Palo Alto Networks or Fortinet, can accelerate that transition.
Which industries hire the most security sales engineers in Sunnyvale?
Most security sales engineer openings in Sunnyvale sit in Technology & Software and Electronics & Hardware, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Sunnyvale's identity as a core node of Silicon Valley means cybersecurity product companies, networking hardware vendors, and cloud infrastructure firms all maintain significant pre-sales engineering headcount here to serve enterprise customers.
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