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
Skills Required
- Fluent in Dutch
- 2-5 years experience in systems engineering, pre-sales, or cybersecurity
- Knowledge of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS)
- Familiarity with secure protocols and authentication methods (TLS, IPsec, OAuth, PKI)
- Experience with or exposure to IAM, EDR/XDR, or SIEM
- Familiarity or strong interest in Zero Trust, SASE, and cloud security
- Strong communication and customer-facing presentation skills
- Ability to provide post-sales training to customers
Fortinet Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Fortinet and has not been reviewed or approved by Fortinet.
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Affordable Benefits — Medical coverage includes a no-premium HDHP option with HSA funding alongside PPO/HMO choices, reducing employee costs at enrollment. Eligibility starts on the date of hire and includes company-paid life and disability coverage.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Mental-health access through Modern Health and an EAP offers therapy, coaching, and counseling resources. Lifestyle extras such as legal assistance, commuter benefits, pet-insurance discounts, and subsidized meals and snacks enhance everyday support.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Compensation packages include annual bonuses, sales commissions, and stock awards. Earnings potential can be strong in sales when quotas are realistic and attainment is high.
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