Systems Engineer – Enterprise Retail, Media, Chemical and Pharma

Location: Frankfurt, Munich or Greater Ruhrgebiet are preferred

At , we are shaping the future of cybersecurity and networking. As a global leader in cybersecurity, we help organizations protect their digital environments and securely accelerate their digital transformation.

We are looking for a Sales Engineer with a robust background in Cyber Security who will be a technical advisor and then a trusted advisor to our customers.

Along with Sales, senior Systems Engineers, and Solution Architects, you will be a great support to customers throughout their sales cycle. Applying your current technical knowledge, you will be able to execute and later on, you will expand your role towards technical leader- and advisorship.

This role is a fantastic opportunity to progress within to a Senior Systems Engineer.

What You Will Do

• 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 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 technologies, integrations, and industry trends

What We Are Looking ForRequired:

• 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.

Nice to Have (can be developed on the job):

• Experience with FortiOS or similar security platforms

• Exposure to one or more of the following areas:

• Data center architectures (ACI, NSX-T)

• Security architectures (Zero Trust, SASE)

• Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)

• Security Operations (SIEM, SOAR, automation)

• Infrastructure automation or scripting (Ansible, Terraform)

• Familiarity with security standards or regulations (ISO 27001, NIS2, GDPR, BSI)

Your Development & Growth

We actively invest in your development through:

• Mentoring and coaching by senior Systems Engineers and SMEs

• Hands-on involvement in real customer projects and sales cycles

• Structured onboarding, labs, and certification programs

Why Join

• Join one of the strongest Pre-Sales organizations in the security industry

• Work with cutting-edge cybersecurity technologies and real-world customer challenges

• Clear career progression and continuous learning opportunities

• Flexible remote work with moderate travel (20–50%)

• Inclusive, diverse, and high-performing team culture

If you enjoy solving complex security challenges, working with cutting-edge technology, and being trusted as a technical leader, offers you the platform, scale, and support to thrive.

We look forward to getting to know you.

At , 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 830,000+ customers around the globe.