Enterprise Systems Engineer (SecOps) - Sydney/Melbourne

NGP Management Oy; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortinet is seeking an Enterprise Systems Engineer for SecOps. You will be the go-to technical authority for Fortinet SecOps solutions, leading discovery workshops, delivering architecture designs, and guiding large enterprise opportunities end-to-end.

You will mentor field SEs, enable partners, and develop reusable assets while collaborating with CISO and SOC teams to align security outcomes with business goals. A strong track record in SIEM/SOAR/XDR is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in network security or application security.
• Experience handling large enterprise accounts, lab setups and PoC (proof of concept).
• Expert knowledge in: SIEM, SOAR, XDR, Threat Intelligence, Security Analytics, Incident Response, SOC Operations, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Detection Engineering, Threat Hunting.
• Strong understanding in: Network Security, Endpoint Security, Cloud Security, Identity Security, OT Security, Security Architecture Framework.
• Business skills: Executive communication, Strategic thinking, Customer-facing presentation, Consultative selling, Business outcome alignment, Competitive positioning, Stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary technical authority for Fortinet SecOps solutions.
• Maintain expert knowledge of Fortinet SecOps products (FortiSIEM, FortiSOAR, FortiEDR, FortiRecon).
• Design architectures aligned with security and business requirements.
• Lead technical discovery workshops and customer engagements.
• Support presales throughout the sales cycle and assist with RFIs/RFPs.

Skills

SIEM

SOAR

XDR

Threat Intelligence

Threat Hunting

MITRE ATT&CK

Detection Engineering

Incident Response

SOC Operations

Executive communication

Strategic thinking

Customer-facing presentation

Consultative selling

Stakeholder management

Security Analytics

Security Architecture

Tools

FortiSIEM

FortiSOAR

FortiEDR

FortiRecon

Job description

Location: Australia (Sydney, Melbourne)

Join Fortinet, a cybersecurity pioneer with over two decades of excellence, as we continue to shape the future of cybersecurity and redefine the intersection of networking and security. At Fortinet, our mission is to safeguard people, devices, and data everywhere. We are currently seeking a dynamic Enterprise Systems Engineer for SecOps to contribute to the success of our rapidly growing business.

The SecOps Subject Matter Expert (SME) serves as the technical leader and trusted advisor for Fortinet's Security Operations portfolio. The role combines deep technical expertise, customer-facing presales engagement, business alignment, and internal enablement to drive the successful adoption of Fortinet's SecOps solutions.

The SME supports account teams, partners, customers, and fellow Systems Engineers by providing advanced architecture guidance, solution positioning, competitive differentiation, and subject matter leadership across the Security Operations domain.

As a Systems Engineer, you will:

A successful SecOps SME is recognized as the "go-to" expert for Security Operations within the organization, demonstrates exceptional technical depth, influences strategic customer decisions, enables peers and partners, and helps establish Fortinet as a credible leader in modern SOC and SecOps transformation initiatives - more details below

Technical Leadership

• Act as the primary technical authority for Fortinet SecOps solutions.
• Maintain expert-level knowledge of the products within the SecOps portfolio like FortiSIEM, FortiSOAR, FortiEDR, FortiRecon and others
• Understand integration points within the Fortinet Security Fabric.
• Stay current with industry trends, threat landscapes, SOC modernization, AI-driven security operations and emerging technologies.

Customer Engagement

• Lead advanced technical discovery workshops.
• Support strategic customer opportunities and large enterprise engagements.
• Conduct executive and technical presentations.
• Design solution architectures aligned with customer security and business requirements.
• Drive technical validation activities including:
• Proof of Concepts (PoCs)
• Demonstrations
• Workshops
• Technical assessments
• Act as trusted advisor to CISO, SOC, Security Architecture, and Security Operations teams.

Presales Support

• Support regional Systems Engineers and Account Managers throughout the sales cycle.
• Provide expertise during qualification and opportunity development.
• Develop competitive positioning against key vendors.
• Assist with RFIs, RFPs and technical proposal development.
• Influence account strategies where SecOps solutions can create customer value.

Internal Enablement

• Mentor and coach field Systems Engineers.
• Deliver technical enablement sessions and workshops.
• Develop reusable technical assets including:
• Demo environments
• Solution playbooks
• Architecture guides
• Best practices
• Competitive battlecards
• Support certification and skills development initiatives.

Partner Development

• Enable strategic partners and MSSPs on Fortinet SecOps solutions.
• Participate in partner workshops and technical sessions.
• Assist partners in building managed security and SOC services based on the Fortinet platform.
• Support partner-led opportunities requiring advanced technical expertise.

We Are Looking For:

An insightful and influential collaborator to join our team. We encourage you to apply for this position if you have the following qualities:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in network security or application security

• Experience in handling big enterprise account, lab setup and proof-of-concept (POC)

• Expert Knowledge in: SIEM, SOAR, XDR, Threat Intelligence, Security Analytics, Incident Response, SOC Operations, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Detection Engineering, Threat Hunting

• Strong Understanding in: Network Security, Endpoint Security, Cloud Security, Identity Security, Operational Technology (OT) Security, Security Architecture Framework

• Business Skills: Executive communication, Strategic thinking, Customer-facing presentation skills, Consultative selling, Business outcome alignment, Competitive positioning, Stakeholder management

Why Join Us:

At Fortinet, we embrace diversity and inclusivity. We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and identities. Explore our welcoming work environment designed for a rewarding career journey with an attractive Total Rewards package to support you with your overall health and financial well-being Join us in bringing solutions that make a meaningful and lasting impact to our 660,000+ customers around the globe.

We will only notify shortlisted candidates.

Fortinet will not entertain any unsolicited resumes, please refrain from sending them to any Fortinet employees or Fortinet email aliases. Should any Agency submit any resumes to Fortinet, these resumes if considered, will be assumed to have been given by the Agency free of any related fees/charges.

Join Fortinet, a cybersecurity pioneer with over two decades of excellence, as we continue to shape the future of cybersecurity and redefine the intersection of networking and security. At Fortinet, our mission is to safeguard people, devices, and data everywhere. We are currently seeking a dynamic Enterprise Systems Engineer for SecOps to contribute to the success of our rapidly growing business.