Tj 17244 - Systems Engineer – Fortinet Specialist (Nse4 / Fcp)

Professional Career Services; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global distributor of cybersecurity solutions is seeking a skilled Pre-Sales Engineer in Pretoria to design and implement Fortinet-based solutions. This role requires strong expertise in Fortinet products, networking protocols, and the ability to communicate technical concepts to diverse stakeholders. A minimum of 3 years in a systems engineering role and relevant certifications are essential. Attractive benefits including medical aid and pension are offered.

Benefits

Medical Aid

Pension

Travel allowance

Qualifications

• Experience working in a distribution or channel-focused environment.
• Knowledge of ITIL frameworks or project management methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Identify customer needs and design tailored Fortinet-based solutions.
• Conduct technical presentations, product demonstrations, and PoC deployments.
• Develop solution architectures and technical proposals.
• Provide expert guidance on Fortinet product capabilities.
• Assist in proposing solutions to RFPs and tenders.
• Lead the implementation, configuration, and deployment of Fortinet solutions.
• Provide hands-on technical support post-deployment.
• Document implementation processes and best practices.

Skills

3+ years of experience in a systems engineering role

Proven experience in pre-sales and post-sales activities

In-depth knowledge of Fortinet products

Strong understanding of networking protocols

Ability to explain complex technical concepts

Willingness to travel across South-Africa

Familiarity with cloud security, SASE, or zero-trust architectures

Education

ND / Degree in Information Technology

Fortinet NSE4 certification

Fortinet Certified Professional (FCP)

CCNA, CCNP

Palo Alto, Cisco, Check Point certifications

Job description

Employer Description

A leading global distributor of cybersecurity and networking solutions

Job Description

Pre-Sales : Identify customer needs and design tailored Fortinet-based solutions e.g.

FortiGate, FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer, FortiSIEM

Conduct technical presentations, product demonstrations, and proof-of-concept (PoC) deployments to showcase Fortinet solutions

Develop solution architectures, technical proposals, and Bills of Materials (BoMs)

Provide expert guidance on Fortinet product capabilities, including next-generation firewalls (NGFW), SD-WAN, zero-trust network access (ZTNA), and secure access service edge (SASE)

Assist in proposing solutions to RFPs, RFIs, and tenders

Lead the implementation, configuration, and deployment of Fortinet solutions

Provide hands-on technical support for troubleshooting, optimization, and performance tuning of Fortinet products post-deployment

Conduct knowledge transfer sessions and training on Fortinet solutions

Collaborate with customers to ensure seamless integration of Fortinet products

Work closely with Fortinet technical support teams and internal resources to resolve complex technical issues

Document implementation processes, configurations, and best practices to ensure customer satisfaction and repeatability

Experience working in a distribution or channel-focused environment

Qualifications

ND / Degree in Information Technology

Fortinet NSE4 certification Essential (NSE5, NSE6, or NSE7 is a plus)

Fortinet Certified Professional (FCP) certification in Network Security or equivalent

CCNA, CCNP

Palo Alto, Cisco, Check Point (advantageous)

Skills

3+ years of experience in a systems engineering role, with a focus on cybersecurity and networking solutions

Proven experience in pre-sales and post-sales activities, including solution design, implementation, and support

In-depth knowledge of Fortinet products, including FortiGate firewalls, FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer, SD-WAN, and related technologies

Strong understanding of networking protocols (TCP/IP, VPN, BGP, OSPF) and cybersecurity principles (firewall policies, IPS, antivirus, etc.)

Ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders

Willingness to travel across South-Africa as needed to support customers and partners

Familiarity with cloud security, SASE, or zero-trust architectures

Knowledge of ITIL frameworks or project management methodologies

Salary / Package

• TCTC

Benefits

• Medical Aid
• Pension
• Travel allowance