Junior Systems Engineer to Pre-Sales Tech, Zurich

Fortinet, Inc.; Zürich; Hybrid; CHF 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortinet is seeking a enthusiastic Junior Systems Engineer to join the Inside Regional Account Manager (iRAM) Territory team in the Zurich area. This role offers a pathway to become an autonomous Fortinet Systems Engineer while providing technical capacity to the iRAM team.

You will participate in customer meetings, technical demonstrations, workshops and PoCs to grow your skills. You will work alongside senior SEs and Fortinet specialists, building expertise across Fortinet technologies and

Qualifications

• Solid foundation in networking and IT security.
• Willingness to learn pre-sales and customer-facing skills.
• Fortinet certifications are an advantage but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Support the iRAM Sales Team
• Work closely with iRAM Account Managers and experienced Systems Engineers on customer opportunities.
• Assist with technical discovery and qualification of customer requirements.
• Prepare technical presentations, demonstrations and solution proposals.
• Participate in customer meetings and workshops, initially alongside senior SEs and progressively taking greater ownership.
• Help answer technical questions and coordinate with Fortinet specialists when deeper expertise is required.
• Follow up on technical actions generated during customer engagements.
• Technical Demonstrations & PoCs
• Build and maintain demonstration environments.
• Support customer Proofs of Concept (PoCs) and evaluations.
• Assist in defining test scenarios and success criteria.
• Configure Fortinet solutions in lab and customer environments.
• Troubleshoot technical issues with guidance from experienced SEs when needed.
• Document configurations, test results and technical outcomes.
• Develop Fortinet Platform Expertise

Skills

Curious

Hands-on

Customer-oriented

Eager to learn

Collaborative

Structured

Proactive

Clear communication

Education

Degree, apprenticeship or technical education in Computer Science, Networking, Cybersecurity or related area

Tools

Fortinet products

Job description

Fortinet is seeking a enthusiastic Junior Systems Engineer to join the Inside Regional Account Manager (iRAM) Territory team in the Zurich area. This role offers a pathway to become an autonomous Fortinet Systems Engineer while providing technical capacity to the iRAM team.

You will participate in customer meetings, technical demonstrations, workshops and PoCs to grow your skills. You will work alongside senior SEs and Fortinet specialists, building expertise across Fortinet technologies and