Systems Engineer, Public - Spain

On-site in Madrid·Added 4 months ago

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Fortinet

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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 5+ years of experience
Mid-level role.
University degree
“Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.” — per the ad.

Requirements

What we're looking for

5 - 8 years experience in technical/pre-sales support as a sales or systems engineer
5 - 8 years experience in LAN/WAN/Internet services administration
Strong understanding of DNS and NFS, SMTP, HTTP, TCP/IP
Knowledge of the following technologies: Routing, Switching, VPN, LAN, WAN, Network Security, Intrusion Detection, and Anti Virus.
Strong understanding in the following technologies and protocols: RADIUS, PKI, IKE, Certificates, L2TP, IPSEC, FIREWALL, 802.1Q, MD5, SSH, SSL, SHA1, DES, 3DES
Experience with encryption and authentication technologies required
Strong presentation skills
Ability to communicate effectively in English

Nice to have

An insightful and influential collaborator to join our team. We encourage you to apply for this position if you have the following qualities:

Education & certifications

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. Graduate degree preferred.

The role

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.

What you'll do

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 onissues ranging from features, specifications and functionality to integration.
Conversant with networking applications and solutions.
Provide assistance to identified customers with post-sales training.

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
Website: fortinet.com

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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Additional information

At Fortinet, we embrace diversity and inclusivity. We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and identities. Explore our welcoming work environment designed for a rewarding career journey with an attractive Total Rewards package to support you with your overall health and financial well-being. Join us in bringing solutions that make a meaningful and lasting impact to our 660,000+ customers around the globe.

We will only notify shortlisted candidates.

Fortinet will not entertain any unsolicited resumes, please refrain from sending them to any Fortinet employees or Fortinet email aliases. Should any Agency submit any resumes to Fortinet, these resumes if considered, will be assumed to have been given by the Agency free of any related fees/charges.

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