Systems Engineer - Territory Center, Spain

Perception Point; Madrid; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortinet is seeking a Systems Engineer to support the sales organization in technical matters related to pre-sales and sales calls in Madrid, Spain. The role focuses on qualifying leads, presenting features and integration options, and acting as the primary technical resource on customer discussions.

The successful candidate will have 5–8 years in technical/pre-sales roles, strong LAN/WAN and security knowledge, and excellent English communication and presentation skills.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years experience in technical/pre-sales support as a sales or systems engineer.
• 5–8 years experience in LAN/WAN/Internet services administration.
• Strong understanding of DNS, NFS, SMTP, HTTP, TCP/IP.
• Knowledge of Routing, Switching, VPN, LAN, WAN, Network Security, IDS, Anti Virus.
• RADIUS, PKI, IKE, Certificates, L2TP, IPSEC, FIREWALL, 802.1Q, MD5, SSH, SSL, SHA1, DES, 3DES.
• Encryption and authentication technologies experience.
• Strong presentation skills and ability to communicate in English.

Responsibilities

• Assist in qualifying sales leads from a technical standpoint (Pre-sales).
• Be the main technical resource on sales calls and explain features, specs and functionality.
• Discuss networking applications and solutions with customers.
• Provide post-sales training support to identified customers.

Skills

Pre-sales experience

LAN/WAN/Internet

Networking protocols

Networking security

Encryption/authentication

English communication

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Graduate degree preferred

Job description

Systems Engineer

Role Overview:

Join Fortinet, a cybersecurity pioneer with over two decades of excellence, as we continue to shape the future of cybersecurity and redefine the intersection of networking and security. At Fortinet, our mission is to safeguard people, devices, and data everywhere. We are currently seeking a Systems Engineer to contribute to the success of our rapidly growing business.

The Systems Engineer's main mission will be to support the sales organization in all technical matters regarding pre-sales, sales calls.

As a Systems Engineer you will:

• Assist in qualifying sales leads from a technical standpoint (Pre-sales)


• Be the main technical resource on sales calls and answer/ educate the customer on issues ranging from features, specifications and functionality to integration.


• Conversant with networking applications and solutions.


• Provide assistance to identified customers with post-sales training.

We Are Looking For:

An insightful and influential collaborator to join our team. We encourage you to apply for this position if you have the following qualities:

• 5 – 8 years experience in technical/pre-sales support as a sales or systems engineer


• 5 - 8 years experience in LAN/WAN/Internet services administration


• Strong understanding of DNS and NFS, SMTP, HTTP, TCP/IP


• Knowledge of the following technologies: Routing, Switching, VPN, LAN, WAN, Network Security, Intrusion Detection, and Anti Virus.


• Strong understanding in the following technologies and protocols: RADIUS, PKI, IKE, Certificates, L2TP, IPSEC, FIREWALL, 802.1Q, MD5, SSH, SSL, SHA1, DES, 3DES


• Experience with encryption and authentication technologies required


• Strong presentation skills


• Ability to communicate effectively in English

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience. Graduate degree preferred.

Why Join Us:

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 660,000+ customers around the globe.

We will only notify shortlisted candidates.

Fortinet will not entertain any unsolicited resumes, please refrain from sending them to any Fortinet employees or Fortinet email aliases. Should any Agency submit any resumes to Fortinet, these resumes if considered, will be assumed to have been given by the Agency free of any related fees/charges.