Systems Engineer – Public Sector, Local Gov

Fortinet

. Lead technical engagements with Local Government customers across the full sales cycle, including discovery, solution design, workshops and proofs of concept .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeUnited KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in translating local government requirements into secure Fortinet architectures while leading technical engagements and supporting network transformation projects. Strong ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders in the public sector.

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Pre-Sales Engineering ExperienceCybersecurity Technologies KnowledgeLocal Government EngagementStrong Communication SkillsIndustry Certifications

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Hard Skills

Fortinet ArchitectureSD-WANNGFWSegmentationCloud SecuritySOC IntegrationZero TrustSASERFI/RFP SupportSalesforce Management

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingPresentation SkillsTechnical Mentorship

Certifications & Qualifications

Fortinet NSEFortinet FCPCISSPCCNP

Industry Keywords

Local AuthoritiesPublic SectorCybersecurity StandardsComplianceOperational Constraints

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudCyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead technical engagements with Local Government customers across the full sales cycle, including discovery, solution design, workshops and proofs of concept
Translate council and local authority requirements into secure, scalable Fortinet architectures within operational, compliance and budget constraints
Deliver demonstrations, whiteboarding sessions and technical briefings tailored to Local Government environments
Support secure network transformation projects involving SD-WAN, NGFW, segmentation, cloud security and SOC integration
Work with partners, procurement frameworks and internal teams to ensure successful delivery and long-term adoption
Maintain knowledge of Fortinet’s portfolio, UK Public Sector security standards and emerging threats
Support RFI/RFP responses and framework submissions, and maintain accurate Salesforce records
Act as a trusted advisor to customers and technical mentor to partners and colleagues

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience in a pre-sales engineering, technical consulting or customer-facing engineering role
Knowledge of cybersecurity technologies such as NGFW, SD-WAN, segmentation, SASE, Zero Trust, SOC tooling and cloud security
Experience supporting Local Authorities or other Local Government organisations
Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical public sector stakeholders
Ability to build trusted relationships with customers and partners
Home base in the Midlands
Willingness to travel regularly to customer sites across the region
Candidates must already be based in the UK with the full right to work
Industry certifications such as Fortinet NSE/FCP, CISSP or CCNP are an advantage

Benefits

Comp & perks

Continuous learning
Career development
Total Rewards package supporting health, well-being and financial future
Inclusive and collaborative work environment