Enterprise Systems Engineer (SecOps) - Sydney/Melbourne

Fortinet; Sydney, Melbourne; On-site; AUD 160,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortinet Inc. seeks a SecOps Subject Matter Expert (SME) to lead security operations architecture and customer engagements across large enterprises.

You will act as the go-to technical authority for Fortinet SecOps, shaping solution design, PoCs, and demonstrations while mentoring regional Systems Engineers and enabling partners. In this role, you will stay current on threat landscapes, AI-driven security operations, and industry trends, guiding executive-level conversations with CISOs and SOC

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in network security or application security.
• Expert knowledge in SIEM, SOAR, XDR, Threat Intelligence, Security Analytics, Incident Response, SOC Operations, MITRE ATT&CK.
• Strong understanding of Network, Endpoint, Cloud, Identity, OT Security and Security Architecture Framework.
• Business acumen: executive communication, strategic thinking, and customer-facing presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary technical authority for Fortinet SecOps solutions.
• Lead advanced technical discovery workshops for large enterprise opportunities.
• Design solution architectures aligned with customer security and business requirements.
• Drive PoCs, demonstrations, and technical validations.
• Mentor and coach field SEs and deliver enablement sessions.
• Enable partners and MSSPs on Fortinet SecOps solutions.

Skills

Security ops leadership

SIEM

SOAR

XDR

Threat intel

Threat hunting

MITRE ATT&CK

Incident response

SOC operations

Executive communication

Strategic thinking

Customer-facing

Presales support

Stakeholder management

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:

• 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.