Cybersecurity Presales Engineer – Financial Services

Fortinet

Sales Engineer supporting pre-sales engagements and customer needs in cybersecurity at Fortinet. Collaborating with senior engineers and implementing tailored security solutions while expanding technical expertise.

Posted 7/6/2026full-timeRemote • 🇩🇪 GermanyMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Cyber Security and Network Security, with a strong understanding of networking fundamentals and security concepts. Capable of leading customer engagements, technical presentations, and workshops while effectively communicating in both German and English.

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Cyber Security ExperienceNetwork Security KnowledgeFortinet Solutions ExpertiseCustomer-Facing SkillsFluency in German and English

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Hard Skills

FirewallingSOCSecOpsCloud SecurityNetworking FundamentalsNGFWIDS/IPSEncryptionData Center ArchitecturesCloud Platforms

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsSelf-Motivated MindsetHigh Level of Personal Responsibility

Tools & Technologies

FortiOSAWSAzureGCPSIEMSOAR

Industry Keywords

Pre-Sales EngagementsTechnical PresentationsCustomer WorkshopsSecurity OperationsNetwork Architectures

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudCyber SecurityGoogle Cloud PlatformSwitching

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

In technical pre-sales engagements, support the sales teams through customer meetings, demos, RfX responses and proof of concept activities.
Leverage your cybersecurity background to identify your clients’ needs and implement the most suitable Fortinet solutions.
Help partners and customers to create the best security and network architectures that are tailored to our customers requirements.
Gradually take on responsibility for technical areas or solutions.
On complex opportunities, work together with senior Systems Engineers, Consulting System Engineers (CSEs), Solution Architects, and partners.
Be the lead on customer workshops, technical presentations, and enablement activities
Maintain and continuously expand your knowledge of Fortinet technologies, integrations, and industry trends

Requirements

What you’ll need

3–5+ years of experience in Cyber Security or Network Security (e.g. firewalling, SOC, SecOps, cloud security, network engineering)
Solid understanding of networking fundamentals (LAN, WAN, routing, switching, SDN) and security concepts (NGFW, IDS/IPS, encryption)
Interest in customer-facing, pre-sales, or consulting-oriented roles
Strong communication skills and willingness to develop presentation and workshop capabilities
Self-motivated mindset and ability to work in a dynamic sales-driven environment
High level of personal responsibility and ownership of your customer projects
Fluency in both German and English and confidence presenting in both languages are essential.
Experience with FortiOS or similar security platforms (Nice to Have)
Exposure to one or more of the following areas: Data center architectures (ACI, NSX-T), Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), Security Operations (SIEM, SOAR, automation)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible remote work with moderate travel (20–50%)
Mentoring and coaching by senior Systems Engineers and SMEs
Hands-on involvement in real customer projects and sales cycles
Structured onboarding, labs, and Fortinet certification programs