[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All Fortinet jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/fortinet/) · [Search jobs](/search/) Fortinet # Consulting Systems Engineer -Automation Sophia Antipolis, Alpes-Maritimes, France Full-time Consulting Listed on Fortinet’s official careers site. Posted October 5, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Fortinet’s careers site →](https://edel.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_2001/job/22165) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Fortinet](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/fortinet/) / Consulting Systems Engineer -Automation ## Job description Consulting Systems Engineer We are seeking a Consulting Systems Engineer to support, evolve, and automate solutions and tools that optimize pre-sales department workflows. This role blends cybersecurity expertise, systems engineering, and software development, with a strong focus on automation, reliability, and secure-by-design solutions. You will work closely with pre-sales stakeholders and internal systems engineers to design, build, and operate scalable platforms that improve efficiency, reduce manual effort, and enable secure technical operations across the organization. ### Responsibilities Solution & Platform Engineering Support, maintain, and continuously improve internal solutions and tools used across sales and pre-sales organizations. Design and implement automation-first solutions to streamline workflows, reduce operational friction, and improve consistency. Own solutions across the full software development lifecycle (SDLC): requirements, design, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance. Security & Systems Operations Troubleshoot complex security, network, and system issues in primarily Linux-based environments. Contribute to secure system architectures involving virtualization, containers, and networked services. Lead firewall management, including policy design, rule optimization, auditing, and advanced troubleshooting. Software Development & Automation Develop and enhance internal platforms, APIs, and automation using Python (Django) and Ruby on Rails. Apply secure coding practices, code reviews, and automated testing to ensure reliability and maintainability. Integrate solutions with existing infrastructure, tools, and services across Linux, Windows, and macOS environments. Enablement & Collaboration Participate in solution validation, internal demonstrations, and technical enablement activities. Collaborate with stakeholders to translate operational and security needs into scalable technical solutions. Produce clear documentation and operational runbooks to support adoption and long-term maintainability. ### Required Skills & Experience Senior-level experience in cybersecurity, with strong expertise in firewalls, network security, and incident troubleshooting. Strong background in automation and software engineering, including proficiency in Python (Django) and Ruby on Rails. Solid understanding of SDLC best practices, including version control (git and mecurial), testing, and deployment strategies. Advanced Linux system administration skills; ability to integrate with Windows and macOS environments when required. Strong troubleshooting skills across infrastructure, network, and application layers. Hands-on experience with virtualization and container technologies. Soft Skills Strong problem-solver with a hands-on, analytical mindset. Motivated and curious, with a continuous learning attitude and interest in new technologies. Open-minded and adaptable when working with evolving requirements and diverse stakeholders. Patient and methodical, especially when troubleshooting complex systems and security issues. Autonomous, able to take ownership of tasks and drive solutions end-to-end. Fluent in English, with the ability to communicate clearly in both written and verbal contexts. ### Nice to Have Experience with DevSecOps, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure-as-code. Exposure to data science or AI applied to security analytics or workflow optimization. For this position, we aren't able to support visa sponsorship #LI-NC1 ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Oct 5, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Jul 11, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 18, 2026 - Listed for: 99 days - Location: Sophia Antipolis, Alpes-Maritimes, France - Employment type: Full-time[Apply on Fortinet’s careers site →](https://edel.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_2001/job/22165) ## More jobs at Fortinet ### [Consulting Systems Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/fortinet/jobs/ca5bbb223e1b26ca1045/) Sophia Antipolis, Alpes-Maritimes, France ### [Consulting Systems Engineer -Application security (AppSec)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/fortinet/jobs/3b960f96fea374ed524a/) Sophia Antipolis, Alpes-Maritimes, France ### [EMEA Events and Executive Briefing Center Program Intern](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/fortinet/jobs/59cf473b37fe87af2d9a/) Sophia Antipolis, Alpes-Maritimes, France ### [EMEA HR Talent Operations Partner](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/fortinet/jobs/6c445fee36c5d5345aa1/) Sophia Antipolis, Alpes-Maritimes, France ### [EMEA Payroll Analyst - Sophia Antipolis/Valbonne, France](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/fortinet/jobs/c49ebb0bbe840f7d7b08/) Sophia Antipolis, Alpes-Maritimes, France ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Consulting Engineer for High Automation Complex Manufacturing Systems](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/siemens/jobs/2f75e0f948f2e18b4984/) Siemens ### [Consulting Factory Automation Field Service Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/siemens/jobs/98e31c97cd8fe8115a66/) Siemens ### [Automation Test Engineer - Senior Systems Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/autozone/jobs/41a916502e37e4108140/) AutoZone · India ### [Sr. Cloud Engineer - Systems Automation ( 5-9 years) Bangalore](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/sandisk/jobs/29cb28034be004bd5f76/) Sandisk ### [Industrial Cyber Security Engineer - Automation Systems](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/siemens-energy/jobs/c4bba7d49159b8d874f6/) Siemens Energy OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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