Systems Engineer – Retail, Media, Chemical, Pharma

Fortinet

. Support sales teams during technical pre-sales engagements through customer meetings, demos, RfX responses, and proof-of-concept activities .

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeRemote • GermanyMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Cyber Security and Network Security, with a strong understanding of networking fundamentals and security concepts. Proficient in customer engagement, technical presentations, and tailored security solutions, while fluent in both German and English.

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Cyber Security ExperienceNetwork Security KnowledgeFluency In German And EnglishFortinet Technologies FamiliarityCustomer-Facing Engagement

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Hard Skills

FirewallingSOCSecOpsCloud SecurityNetworking FundamentalsNGFWIDS/IPSEncryptionData Center ArchitecturesInfrastructure Automation

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsSelf-Motivated MindsetOwnership Of Customer Projects

Tools & Technologies

FortiOSAWSAzureGCPAnsibleTerraformSIEMSOAR

Certifications & Qualifications

ISO 27001NIS2GDPRBSI

Industry Keywords

Zero TrustSASESecurity OperationsNetworkingCybersecurity Solutions

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AnsibleAWSAzureCloudCyber SecurityGoogle Cloud PlatformSwitchingTerraform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support sales teams during technical pre-sales engagements through customer meetings, demos, RfX responses, and proof-of-concept activities
Identify client needs and implement suitable Fortinet cybersecurity solutions
Help partners and customers create tailored security and network architectures
Gradually assume responsibility for technical areas or solutions
Collaborate with senior Systems Engineers, Consulting System Engineers, Solution Architects, and partners on complex opportunities
Lead customer workshops, technical presentations, and enablement activities
Maintain and expand knowledge of Fortinet technologies, integrations, and industry trends

Requirements

What you’ll need

3–5+ years of experience in Cyber Security or Network Security (e.g. firewalling, SOC, SecOps, cloud security, network engineering)
Solid understanding of networking fundamentals (LAN, WAN, routing, switching, SDN) and security concepts (NGFW, IDS/IPS, encryption)
Interest in customer-facing, pre-sales, or consulting-oriented roles
Strong communication skills and willingness to develop presentation and workshop capabilities
Self-motivated mindset and ability to work in a dynamic sales-driven environment
High level of personal responsibility and ownership of customer projects
Fluency in both German and English and confidence presenting in both languages are essential
Experience with FortiOS or similar security platforms is nice to have
Exposure to data center architectures (ACI, NSX-T), security architectures (Zero Trust, SASE), cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), security operations (SIEM, SOAR, automation), infrastructure automation or scripting (Ansible, Terraform), and security standards or regulations (ISO 27001, NIS2, GDPR, BSI) is nice to have

Benefits

Comp & perks

Mentoring and coaching by senior Systems Engineers and SMEs
Hands-on involvement in real customer projects and sales cycles
Structured onboarding, labs, and Fortinet certification programs
Clear career progression and continuous learning opportunities
Flexible remote work
Inclusive, diverse, and high-performing team culture
Attractive Total Rewards package supporting overall health and financial well-being
Moderate travel (20–50%)