Professional Services Consultant

TN Germany; Frankfurt; Hybrid; EUR 60.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

An established industry player is seeking a Professional Services Consultant to join their dynamic team in Frankfurt. In this pivotal role, you will engage with clients to understand their needs and lead technical discussions, ensuring the successful deployment of cutting-edge security solutions. Your expertise in network security and strong problem-solving skills will be crucial as you navigate complex projects and mentor new team members. This position offers the flexibility of remote work within Germany, making it an exciting opportunity for professionals looking to make a significant impact in the field of cybersecurity.

Qualifikationen

• 7+ years of experience in LAN/WAN/Internet consulting, support and/or administration.
• Expertise in NGFW and at least 4 security technologies.
• Very good presentation and technical documentation skills.

Aufgaben

• Leads technical conversations and assesses engagement aspects.
• Performs deployment, configuration, testing of security solutions.
• Mentors new hires and contributes to Professional Services collateral.

Kenntnisse

LAN/WAN/Internet consulting

Network Security Products

NGFW expertise

Technical documentation skills

Troubleshooting skills

Customer service attitude

Ausbildung

Master Degree in technical or management discipline

Tools

Fortinet security solutions

SIEM

Cloud-based technologies

Jobbeschreibung

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Professional Services Consultant, Frankfurt

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Client:

Fortinet

Location:

Frankfurt, Germany

Job Category:

Consulting

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

30.04.2025

Expiry Date:

14.06.2025

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Job Description:

Ideally to be based close to our Frankfurt, Germany office but also open to remote within Germany

The Professional Services Consultant activities include but are not limited to:

• Develops a thorough understanding of the customer engagement (objectives, project scope, business and technical requirements).
• Leads technical conversations to clarify and assess all aspects of an engagement.
• Plays a driving role in scoping meetings and helps in developing statements of work with the relevant work breakdown structures based on accurate analysis of customers' requirements.
• Estimates work efforts.
• Performs project risk analysis based on technical elements and implement mitigations plans.
• Participates in design workshops with customers and/or partners and provides input as necessary.
• Develops and improves project related documents with any required technical architecture diagrams. These documents might include High-Level Design, Low-Level Design, Migration Plan, Test Plan, Methods of Procedures, Network Implementation Plan, As-Built guide, etc...
• Performs deployment, configuration, testing and troubleshooting of Fortinet security solutions inthe customer environment. Work closely with PMO team to ensure successful completion of projects.
• Assists customers through the rollout, migration or go-live phase for the deployed security solution.
• Delivers knowledge transfer sessions for customer's staff on the relevant Fortinet security solutions.
• Proactively communicates relevant project information to customer and/or Fortinet management as appropriate.
• Participates to highly visible projects.
• Owns and contributes to the resolution of complex technical escalations in relations to projects in delivery. Interfaces with Customers and other teams (TAC, Engineering, etc.).
• Reviews peer documents for technical accuracy and quality assurance.
• Ensures that project documents are accurate, complete, current and stored appropriately.
• Completes and submits internal required administrative tasks (timesheets, activities report, project reports, etc...).
• Continuously works on developing knowledge and skills to remain proficient with the relevant Fortinet technologies, products and services by using self-study materials or by attending trainings (as required).
• Proposes and implements changes in relation to Professional Services practices.
• Mentor new hires during onboarding phase. Provide insight on technical aspects as well as procedures and practices.
• Contributes to Professional Services collateral such as templates, methodologies, best practices or lessons learned.
• Works closely with services and sales organizations.

Requirements:

• 7+ years of experience in LAN/WAN/Internet consulting, support and/or administration.
• 6+ years of experience with Network Security Products.
• Vendor experience is a plus.
• Experience working as a Professional Services consultant or engineer.
• Expertise in NGFW and at least 4 of the following technologies: Email Security, Advanced ThreatProtection, Endpoint Security, Application Security, Web Application Firewall, Network Security Management, SIEM, Network Virtualization, Software Defined Networks (SDN) and/or other cloud-based technologies.
• Strong knowledge on 3rd party network or security solutions
• Experience in designing and implementing solutions for SMB, Enterprises and Telco/MSSP.
• Very good presentation and technical documentation skills.
• Good troubleshooting skills with a structured approach to problem solving. Ability to develop methodologies to progress on the resolution of technical issues.
• Proven ability to work independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
• Ability to elicit cooperation from a wide variety of sources, including senior management, clients, other departments, and executive team.
• Ability to adapt seamlessly to shifting priorities, demands and timelines.
• Ability to multitask between several projects and customer engagement, and collaborate with peers on projects delivery.
• Positive customer service attitude with excellent soft skills.
• Ability to bring projects to successful completion through technical sensitivity.
• Strong commitment and self-driven individual.
• Extensive travel (up to 60%). Ability to travel at very short notice periods domestically and international as needed.
• NSE 1-7 or equivalent. Other industry certification in relation to security or networking.

Education:

Master Degree in technical or management discipline and/or equivalent extensive work-related experience

Applicants will need to go go through security clearance so need to be either German OR EU nationals