Systems Engineer - Retail, Media, Chemical & Pharma - Germany

Perception Point; Deutschland; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible remote work

Travel 20–50%

Fortinet certification programs

Mentoring by senior staff

Job summary

Fortinet is seeking a Systems Engineer for Enterprise Retail, Media, Chemical and Pharma in Germany. Location preferences include Frankfurt, Munich or the Greater Ruhr area, with flexible remote work options and travel.

You will work as a technical advisor throughout the sales cycle, collaborating with senior engineers and partners to deliver tailored Fortinet security solutions and enablement activities.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of experience in Cyber Security or Network Security
• Solid understanding of networking fundamentals and security concepts
• Fluency in German and English; comfortable presenting in both
• Interest in customer-facing, pre-sales roles
• Strong communication skills and ability to run workshops

Responsibilities

• Support sales teams in pre-sales engagements with customer meetings, demos, RfX responses, and PoCs
• Identify client needs and map Fortinet solutions
• Architect security and network designs tailored to customers
• Lead customer workshops and technical presentations
• Collaborate with senior engineers, CSEs, architects, and partners
• Maintain and expand knowledge of Fortinet technologies and industry trends

Skills

Cybersecurity

Networking basics

Pre-sales

Communication

German & English

Tools

Fortinet FortiOS

Job description

Systems Engineer – Enterprise Retail, Media, Chemical and Pharma

Location: Frankfurt, Munich or Greater Ruhrgebiet are preferred

At Fortinet, we are shaping the future of cybersecurity and networking. As a global leader in cybersecurity, we help organizations protect their digital environments and securely accelerate their digital transformation.

We are looking for a Sales Engineer with a robust background in Cyber Security who will be a technical advisor and then a trusted advisor to our customers.

Along with Sales, senior Systems Engineers, and Solution Architects, you will be a great support to customers throughout their sales cycle. Applying your current technical knowledge, you will be able to execute and later on, you will expand your role towards technical leader- and advisorship.

This role is a fantastic opportunity to progress within Fortinet to a Senior Systems Engineer.

What You Will Do

• In technical pre-sales engagements, support the sales teams through customer meetings, demos, RfX responses and proof of concept activities.
• Leverage your cybersecurity background to identify your clients’ needs and implement the most suitable Fortinet solutions.
• Help partners and customers to create the best security and network architectures that are tailored to our customers requirements.
• Gradually take on responsibility for technical areas or solutions.
• On complex opportunities, work together with senior Systems Engineers, Consulting System Engineers (CSEs), Solution Architects, and partners.
• Be the lead on customer workshops, technical presentations, and enablement activities
• Maintain and continuously expand your knowledge of Fortinet technologies, integrations, and industry trends

What We Are Looking For

Required:

• 3–5+ years of experience in Cyber Security or Network Security (e.g. firewalling, SOC, SecOps, cloud security, network engineering)
• Solid understanding of networking fundamentals (LAN, WAN, routing, switching, SDN) and security concepts (NGFW, IDS/IPS, encryption)
• Interest in customer-facing, pre-sales, or consulting-oriented roles
• Strong communication skills and willingness to develop presentation and workshop capabilities
• Self-motivated mindset and ability to work in a dynamic sales-driven environment
• High level of personal responsibility and ownership of your customer projects
• Fluency in both German and English and confidence presenting in both languages are essential.

Nice to Have (can be developed on the job):

• Experience with FortiOS or similar security platforms
• Exposure to one or more of the following areas:
  • Data center architectures (ACI, NSX-T)
  • Security architectures (Zero Trust, SASE)
  • Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
  • Security Operations (SIEM, SOAR, automation)
  • Infrastructure automation or scripting (Ansible, Terraform)
  • Familiarity with security standards or regulations (ISO 27001, NIS2, GDPR, BSI)

Your Development & Growth

We actively invest in your development through:

• Mentoring and coaching by senior Systems Engineers and SMEs
• Hands-on involvement in real customer projects and sales cycles
• Structured onboarding, labs, and Fortinet certification programs

Why Join Fortinet

• Join one of the strongest Pre-Sales organizations in the security industry
• Work with cutting-edge cybersecurity technologies and real-world customer challenges
• Clear career progression and continuous learning opportunities
• Flexible remote work with moderate travel (20–50%)
• Inclusive, diverse, and high-performing team culture

If you enjoy solving complex security challenges, working with cutting-edge technology, and being trusted as a technical leader, Fortinet offers you the platform, scale, and support to thrive.
We look forward to getting to know you.

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 830,000+ customers around the globe.

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Fortinet makes possible a digital world that we can always trust through its mission to protect people, devices, and data everywhere. This is why the world’s largest enterprises, service providers, and government organizations choose Fortinet to securely accelerate their digital journey. The Fortinet Security Fabric platform delivers broad, integrated, and automated protections across the entire digital attack surface, securing critical devices, data, applications, and connections from the data center to the cloud to the home office. Ranking #1 in the most security appliances shipped worldwide, more than 615,000 customers trust Fortinet to protect their businesses. And the Fortinet NSE Training Institute, an initiative of Fortinet’s Training Advancement Agenda (TAA), provides one of the largest and broadest training programs in the industry to make cyber training and new career opportunities available to everyone.

We are looking for a passionate IT security professional who enjoys working at the intersection of technology, customers, and business impact. If you thrive on translating complex technical challenges into clear, compelling solutions and enjoy close collaboration with customers and partners, this role is for you.