Systems Engineer - Public Sector Netherlands

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