Systems Engineer - Public Sector Netherlands

Fortinet, Inc.; Utrecht; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortinet, Inc. is seeking a Systems Engineer to support sales for the Public Sector in the Netherlands. The ideal candidate will have a background in systems engineering or cybersecurity, with fluency in Dutch and strong collaborative skills.

This role involves qualifying sales leads, supporting pre-sales activities, and providing training post-sales. You will need to understand networking and security fundamentals while keeping abreast of modern cybersecurity trends.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in systems engineering or pre-sales.
• Ability to translate complex cyber challenges into solutions.
• Familiarity with modern security technologies.

Responsibilities

• Assist in qualifying sales leads from a technical viewpoint.
• Serve as the main technical resource on sales calls.
• Provide training to customers post-sales.

Skills

Fluent in Dutch

Collaboration skills

Understand networking fundamentals

Knowledge of cybersecurity trends

Communication skills

Tools

Secure protocols

IAM technologies

EDR/XDR

SIEM

Job description

Role: Systems Engineer - Public Sector Netherlands

Location: Netherlands

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 cybersecurity professional who thrives at the intersection of technology, business, and risk. You bring a modern security mindset, strong collaboration skills, and the ability to translate complex cyber challenges into impactful solutions.

Why This Role Might Be Your Next Step

• You’re fluent in Dutch and comfortable operating in a technical, customer-facing environment.
• You bring experience (±2–5 years) in systems engineering, pre-sales, or cybersecurity—or you’re ready to grow into it.
• You understand the fundamentals of networking and security (TCP/IP, DNS, secure protocols).
• You’re curious about modern cybersecurity trends like Zero Trust, SASE, and cloud security.
• You have exposure to security technologies such as IAM, EDR/XDR, SIEM, or similar—or a strong interest to learn them.
• You’re familiar with secure protocols and authentication methods (TLS, IPsec, OAuth, PKI) at any depth.
• You enjoy working on secure architectures across hybrid, cloud, or enterprise environments.
• You care about keeping systems safe, and you stay aware of evolving threats and best practices.
• You can communicate clearly and confidently, from technical deep-dives to business conversations.
• Most importantly: you’re motivated to learn, grow, and make an impact in cybersecurity.