Cybersecurity Pre-Sales Engineer - Technical Advisor

Perception Point; Schweiz; Hybrid; CHF 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortinet is seeking a Pre-Sales Systems Engineer in the Basel/Bern region of Switzerland. You will work closely with customers to understand requirements and demonstrate how Fortinet’s Security Fabric meets their security needs.

This role emphasizes technical leadership, compelling product demonstrations, and PoC execution. Excellent German and English communication is essential, along with the ability to present in both languages.

Qualifications

• Fluency in German and English; ability to present in both languages.
• Hands-on experience in networking and/or IT security across vendor/SI/service-provider environments.
• Experience in pre-sales is valuable but not mandatory; strong engineers with customer-facing ambition welcome.

Responsibilities

• Deliver product demonstrations showcasing Fortinet’s technology.
• Lead technical enablement sessions for partners—online and on-site.
• Plan, set up, and execute PoCs to prove Fortinet’s value.
• Enable sales teams with up-to-date technical knowledge and competitive insights.
• Engage with customers, partners, and internal teams to build trusted relationships.

Skills

German language

English language

Pre-sales experience

Networking & IT security

Communication skills

Consultative approach

Willingness to travel

Job description

Fortinet is seeking a Pre-Sales Systems Engineer in the Basel/Bern region of Switzerland. You will work closely with customers to understand requirements and demonstrate how Fortinet’s Security Fabric meets their security needs.

This role emphasizes technical leadership, compelling product demonstrations, and PoC execution. Excellent German and English communication is essential, along with the ability to present in both languages.