Systems Engineer - UK Public Sector (Remote + Travel)

Perception Point; West Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortinet is seeking a Systems Engineer to support UK Public Sector Local Government in the Midlands. The role involves leading technical engagements across the full sales cycle, translating requirements into secure Fortinet architectures, and delivering tailored demonstrations across councils and authorities.

You will collaborate with account teams, partners and public sector stakeholders to ensure secure network transformation, SD-WAN, NGFW and segmentation projects, while staying current with

Qualifications

• Experience in pre-sales engineering or technical consulting.
• Knowledge of NGFW, SD-WAN, segmentation, SASE, Zero Trust, SOC tooling.
• Experience with Local Authorities or Local Government organisations.
• Strong communication skills and ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical engagements with Local Government customers across the full sales cycle, including discovery, solution design, workshops and proofs of concept.
• Translate council and local authority requirements into secure, scalable Fortinet architectures that fit their constraints.
• Deliver demonstrations, whiteboarding sessions and technical briefings for Local Government environments.
• Support secure network transformation projects, including SD-WAN, NGFW, segmentation, cloud security and SOC integration.
• Work with partners, procurement frameworks and internal teams to ensure delivery and adoption.
• Stay updated with Fortinet portfolio, UK Public Sector standards and emerging threats.
• Assist RFI/RFP responses and framework submissions; maintain accurate Salesforce records.
• Act as trusted advisor to customers and mentors to partners and colleagues.

Skills

Pre-sales engineering

Cybersecurity knowledge

Public sector experience

Excellent communication

Collaborative mindset

Industry certifications

Job description

Fortinet is seeking a Systems Engineer to support UK Public Sector Local Government in the Midlands. The role involves leading technical engagements across the full sales cycle, translating requirements into secure Fortinet architectures, and delivering tailored demonstrations across councils and authorities.

You will collaborate with account teams, partners and public sector stakeholders to ensure secure network transformation, SD-WAN, NGFW and segmentation projects, while staying current with