Sr. Presales Systems Engineer

Description Shape the Future of Cybersecurity at Forescout. Every day cyberattacks threaten to disrupt hospitals, power grids, financial systems, and the infrastructure we all depend on. At Forescout, we build the defenses that keep civilization running smoothly in an increasingly connected world. For more than 25 years, Fortune 100 organizations, government agencies, and large enterprises have trusted Forescout as their foundation to manage cyber risk, ensure compliance, and mitigate threats. From power grids and healthcare systems to financial networks and transportation hubs, Forescout protects the critical infrastructure of our modern world. The ideal location for this position would be based in Chicago, IL. What You Will Do Participate in customer meetings and discussions to understand their business needs and identify opportunities to enhance Forescout solutions. Travel locally within the Chicago, Ohio and Minnesota territories to represent Forescout at conferences, engage with partners, and visit customers on-site. Maintain expertise in all areas of the Forescout platform through technical training. Clearly articulate the benefits of the Forescout Platform and its many use cases and provide technical presentations and solution demos to prospective customers. Develop Proof‑of‑Concept (POC) test configurations based upon requirements agreed upon with the prospect and prove out the solution within the customer environment. Implement the designed POC with the customer by managing time, responding to configuration adjustments, and resolving any issues or questions that may arise during the testing period. Work cross‑functionally with product and customer success organizations to ensure your customers’ voice is heard. Be motivated and eager to work with networking technologies. Enjoy hands‑on testing and customer interaction. Work with distributed teams in a collaborative and productive manner. Have fun working with some of Forescout’s largest customers. What You Bring to Forescout Bachelor’s degree or equivalent industry experience with 10+ years of experience. Excellent hands‑on lab work, excellent presentation and writing skills, ability to travel, and customer awareness skills. Experience working collaboratively with distributed teams. Ambitious learner and builder with strong customer focus and quality. Motivated to work with networking technologies, enjoy hands‑on testing, and customer interaction. Experience in taking requirements and incorporating best practices to provide the optimum user experience. Thrives in a high‑paced, changing work environment. Flexible and desire to take on additional responsibilities. Multi‑task while maintaining attention to detail and deadlines. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Experience working with large accounts. Hands‑on knowledge and Expertise in relevant industry technologies including Networking, Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence, Cloud and IOT. Preference is for candidates to reside within the Chicago or Ohio regions. What Forescout Offers You Competitive compensation and benefits – we cover 85% of employee and dependents’ health care premiums, 100% company paid employee life and disability insurance premiums, 401K match, generous FTO policy (U.S. only), option to purchase voluntary life, accident and critical illness insurance, employee assistance program, maternity and parental bonding leave and much more. Collaborative and innovative environment – make an impact on worldwide security while working on the hottest technology. Leadership that supports and encourages professional growth and development. Forescout Technologies is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We value and embrace diversity, equality, inclusion, and collaboration at the core of our “One Team” philosophy. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. #J-18808-Ljbffr Hyperproof