Systems Engineer - Automotive - Germany

The Presales Systems Engineer role at Fortinet is for IT security professionals who enjoy working at the intersection of technology, customers, and business impact, with fluency in German and English, to support cybersecurity solutions and customer engagement.

Location: South Germany - Munich preferred, or remote worker considered

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver technical presentations, product demonstrations, and Proof of Concepts (PoCs) for Fortinet solutions.
• Conduct technical enablement sessions—online and on-site—for Fortinet partners.
• Support planning, setup, and execution of PoCs using Fortinet solutions.
• Ensure sales teams are equipped with the latest technical knowledge, best practices, and competitive insights.

Requirements

• Strong interest in IT security and a desire to grow in a fast-evolving industry.
• Hands-on experience in networking and/or IT security at a vendor, system integrator, service provider, consulting firm, or enterprise IT environment.
• Ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly and convincingly in German and English.
• Act as a trusted advisor with deep technical expertise and customer focus.
• Willingness to travel to engage with customers, partners, and industry events.

Benefits

• Flexible and hybrid work model supporting remote work and access to offices in Frankfurt, Munich, and Hamburg.
• Structured onboarding, continuous learning, mentorship, and access to technical training and certifications.
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology and solve meaningful security challenges.
• Supportive environment that encourages innovation and growth.