Systems Engineer, MSSP/Telco - EMEA

Fortinet; Paris; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortinet is seeking a Systems Engineer to support MSSP/Telco customers across Europe, focusing on pre-sales and technical guidance during sales calls. The role demands deep networking knowledge and the ability to present complex solutions clearly.

Ideal candidates have 5–8 years in technical/pre-sales roles, strong English communication, and a solid foundation in routing, security, and encryption technologies to engage with customers and drive successful outcomes.

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 and NFS, SMTP, HTTP, TCP/IP
• Experience with encryption and authentication technologies required

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 to customers
• Contribute knowledge on routing, switching, VPN, firewall and security technologies
• Provide post-sales training support to identified customers

Skills

Pre-sales

LAN/WAN

Networking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Systems Engineer - MSSP/Telcos

Location

Europe based

Scope

The technology focus will be mainly on Secure Networking and SecOps in the MSSP & Telco environment.

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

• 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.

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