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Consulting Systems Engineer - Automation

On-site in Madrid·Added yesterday

Fortinet

27 open roles

Overview

Requirements

  • Have the right to work in Spain

    No sponsorship mentioned, and this kind of work is rarely sponsored in Spain.

  • Work in English

    English is required, per the ad.

  • Work on-site in Madrid

    No relocation package mentioned.

  • Have senior-level experience

    Senior-level role.

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • 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.

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.

Pay & benefits

Visa & relocation

For this position, we aren't able to support visa sponsorship

The role

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.

What you'll do

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

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.

About Fortinet

Fortinet is a global cybersecurity company that designs and delivers a broad portfolio of network security products and services, including firewalls, secure access service edge (SASE), and security operations (SecOps) solutions. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, the company has grown into one of the world's largest cybersecurity vendors, serving enterprises, service providers, and government organizations across more than 100 countries. Its flagship FortiGate firewall and FortiOS operating system are widely recognized in the industry.

In Spain, Fortinet maintains a strong commercial presence with offices in Madrid and Barcelona, and its open roles span sales, systems engineering, and technical account management across the country. The company is known for a fast-paced, sales-driven culture and offers international professionals the opportunity to work with major telecom operators like Vodafone and Orange, as well as public sector clients. For relocating professionals, Fortinet provides a global brand, competitive compensation, and the chance to grow within a leading cybersecurity firm, though Spanish language skills are often essential for client-facing roles.

Industry
Cybersecurity
Founded
2007
Employees
10,000–15,000
Headquarters
Sunnyvale, USA
In Spain
Madrid, Barcelona

Good to know if you are moving

  • Fortinet is a global leader in cybersecurity, offering strong brand recognition and career growth opportunities for international professionals.
  • The company has a significant presence in Spain, with offices in Madrid and Barcelona, and roles often involve working with major telecom operators like Vodafone and Orange.
  • Many sales and engineering positions require fluency in Spanish and English, so language skills are critical for most roles.
  • Fortinet offers competitive compensation packages, including performance-based incentives for sales roles.
  • The company supports flexible work arrangements, but client-facing roles may require travel within Spain and occasionally across Europe.
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