TJ 17244 - SYSTEMS ENGINEER – FORTINET SPECIALIST (NSE4/FCP)

Recruiter:

Professional Career Services

Job Ref:

TJ 17244 - SYSTEMS E..

Date posted:

Tuesday, November 11, 2025

Location:

Pretoria, South Africa

Salary:

R793 000 TCTC

SUMMARY:
SYSTEMS ENGINEER – FORTINET SPECIALIST (NSE4/FCP)

POSITION INFO:

A leading global distributor of cybersecurity and networking solutions

Pre-Sales: Identify customer needs and design tailored Fortinet-based solutions e.g., FortiGate, FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer, FortiSIEM
Conduct technical presentations, product demonstrations, and proof-of-concept (PoC) deployments to showcase Fortinet solutions
Develop solution architectures, technical proposals, and Bills of Materials (BoMs)
Provide expert guidance on Fortinet product capabilities, including next-generation firewalls (NGFW), SD-WAN, zero-trust network access (ZTNA), and secure access service edge (SASE)
Assist in proposing solutions to RFPs, RFIs, and tenders
Lead the implementation, configuration, and deployment of Fortinet solutions
Provide hands-on technical support for troubleshooting, optimization, and performance tuning of Fortinet products post-deployment.
Conduct knowledge transfer sessions and training on Fortinet solutions.
Collaborate with customers to ensure seamless integration of Fortinet products
Work closely with Fortinet’s technical support teams and internal resources to resolve complex technical issues.
Document implementation processes, configurations, and best practices to ensure customer satisfaction and repeatability.
Experience working in a distribution or channel-focused environment.

ND/Degree in Information Technology
Fortinet NSE4 certification Essential (NSE5, NSE6, or NSE7 is a plus).
Fortinet Certified Professional (FCP) certification in Network Security or equivalent
CCNA, CCNP. Palo Alto, Cisco, Check Point (advantageous)

3+ years of experience in a systems engineering role, with a focus on cybersecurity and networking solutions.
Proven experience in pre-sales and post-sales activities, including solution design, implementation, and support.
In-depth knowledge of Fortinet products, including FortiGate firewalls, FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer, SD-WAN, and related technologies.
Strong understanding of networking protocols (TCP/IP, VPN, BGP, OSPF) and cybersecurity principles (firewall policies, IPS, antivirus, etc.).
Ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
Willingness to travel across South-Africa as needed to support customers and partners.
Familiarity with cloud security, SASE, or zero-trust architectures.
Knowledge of ITIL frameworks or project management methodologies.

R793 000 TCTC

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