Systems Engineer - Manufacturing & Transportation - Central 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, focusing on enterprise manufacturing and transportation sectors.

Location: Central Germany - Frankfurt preferred, or remote worker considered

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver technical presentations, product demonstrations, and Proof of Concepts (PoCs) that articulate Fortinet’s value.
• Collaborate with sales teams, partners, and internal stakeholders to build long-term relationships.
• Support the planning, setup, and execution of PoCs using Fortinet solutions.
• Ensure sales teams are equipped with technical knowledge, best practices, and 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.
• Fluency in German and English, with ability to explain technical concepts clearly.
• Ability to act as a trusted advisor and position Fortinet’s solutions effectively.
• Willingness to travel for customer and partner engagement.

Benefits

• Flexible and hybrid work model with home-office support and access to offices in Frankfurt, Munich, and Hamburg.
• Structured onboarding, continuous learning, and certification programs.
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology and solve security challenges.
• Supportive and collaborative team environment.