Zurich Junior Cybersecurity Systems Engineer

Perception Point; Zürich; On-site; CHF 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortinet in Zürich is seeking a motivated Junior Systems Engineer to join the Inside Regional Account Manager (iRAM) team in the Zurich area. You will build foundational skills in networking and security while supporting customer opportunities and demonstrations.

Under guidance from senior SEs and sales colleagues, you will participate in technical discovery, PoCs, labs, and workshops, gradually taking more ownership and growing toward an autonomous systems engineer role.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in networking and IT security.
• Willingness to learn and grow into a pre-sales Systems Engineer.
• Experience with Fortinet products is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Support the iRAM Sales Team and junior SE activities.
• Assist in technical discovery, qualification, and requirements.
• Prepare technical presentations, demos, and PoCs.
• Participate in customer meetings and workshops with senior SEs.
• Configure Fortinet solutions in lab and customer environments.
• Document configurations, test results and outcomes.
• Develop Fortinet Platform Expertise across core technologies.

Skills

TCP/IP networking

Routing & Switching

Firewalls & Security

VPN technologies

Windows / Linux

Virtualization / Cloud

Fortinet knowledge

Education

Degree or apprenticeship in CS/Networking/Cybersecurity

Job description

Fortinet in Zürich is seeking a motivated Junior Systems Engineer to join the Inside Regional Account Manager (iRAM) team in the Zurich area. You will build foundational skills in networking and security while supporting customer opportunities and demonstrations.

Under guidance from senior SEs and sales colleagues, you will participate in technical discovery, PoCs, labs, and workshops, gradually taking more ownership and growing toward an autonomous systems engineer role.