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Fortinet

Pre-sales Systems Engineer – Region Basel / Bern

Fortinet

. Work closely with prospective and existing customers to understand business and technical requirements .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeRemote • SwitzerlandMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in IT security and networking, with a strong ability to communicate complex technical concepts effectively in both German and English. Proven track record in building customer relationships and delivering technical presentations and demonstrations of Fortinet solutions.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Fluency In German And EnglishTechnical Presentation SkillsExperience In IT SecurityCustomer-Facing ExperienceKnowledge Of Fortinet Solutions

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Hard Skills
NetworkingIT SecurityPre-Sales ExperienceLANWi-FiWANSDNNext-Generation FirewallsSASEZero Trust
Soft Skills
Strong Customer FocusAbility To Explain Complex ConceptsConfidence Presenting
Tools & Technologies
Fortinet Security FabricCloud SecurityData Center Architectures
Industry Keywords
Technical EnablementProof Of ConceptsCustomer RelationshipsCompetitive InsightsDynamic Industry

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
CloudFirewalls

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Work closely with prospective and existing customers to understand business and technical requirements
  • Demonstrate how Fortinet’s Security Fabric addresses customer security challenges
  • Design and deliver technical presentations, product demonstrations, and Proof of Concepts (PoCs)
  • Collaborate with sales teams, partners, fellow systems engineers, solution architects, consulting systems engineers, and internal stakeholders
  • Build long-term customer and partner relationships based on trust and expertise
  • Help win strategic customers and accelerate deal cycles through technical leadership
  • Help organizations build secure, scalable architectures with Fortinet solutions
  • Deliver customer-focused demonstrations of Fortinet technology
  • Conduct technical enablement sessions online and on-site for Fortinet partners
  • Support planning, setup, and execution of PoCs
  • Equip sales teams with technical knowledge, best practices, and competitive insights

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Fluency in both German and English
  • Confidence presenting in both German and English
  • Strong interest in IT security and desire to continuously grow in a dynamic industry
  • Hands-on experience in networking and/or IT security gained at a vendor, system integrator, service provider, consulting firm, or enterprise IT environment
  • Experience in pre-sales is valuable; technically strong engineers with customer-facing ambition are encouraged to apply
  • Ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly and convincingly
  • Approximately 80% of customer interactions conducted in German and 20% in English
  • Strong customer focus and ability to position Fortinet’s differentiation against competing solutions
  • Willingness to travel to customer sites, partner events, or industry conferences
  • Experience or interest in LAN, Wi-Fi, WAN, SDN, and Next-Generation Firewalls
  • Additional experience or interest in SASE, Zero Trust, cloud security, or data center architectures
  • AI Security is a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Continuous enablement, certifications, and career development at Fortinet
  • High autonomy supported by a strong regional and global team
  • Flexible working models and home-office-based work
  • Healthy work–life balance
  • Comprehensive onboarding program
  • Structured enablement sessions
  • Mentorship
  • Continuous access to industry-leading technical training
  • Fortinet certification programs throughout the career
  • Attractive Total Rewards package supporting overall health and financial well-being