Systems Engineer Public Sector (North)

Systems Engineer Public Sector Italy

Role Overview

Join Fortinet a global cybersecurity pioneer with over two decades of innovation as we continue shaping the future of cybersecurity and redefining the intersection of networking and security. Our mission is to protect people devices and data everywhere. We are seeking a Systems Engineer to support the growth of our Public Sector business in Italy.

In this role you will serve as a key technical advisor and trusted partner for Public Sector organisations across Italy including central and local government healthcare education regional authorities law enforcement and public administration bodies. You will drive technical enablement solution design and architectural leadership to help these organisations strengthen their cybersecurity posture and modernise their digital environments.

Responsibilities As a Systems Engineer Public Sector you will:

Lead all technical aspects of the customer engagement process including responses to RFIs RFPs/RFQs and coordination of Proof of Concept activities with internal teams and strategic partners

Interpret and translate customer technical requirements into secure scalable and resilient solutions

Act as the primary technical contact for Public Sector customers working closely with the aligned sales team to support account strategy and longterm customer success

Maintain deep knowledge of Fortinets portfolio including solutions for secure networking Zero Trust cloud security SOC modernisation and endpoint protection

Stay informed on evolving cybersecurity threats regulatory frameworks and compliance requirements relevant to the Italian Public Sector (including NIS2 GDPR AGID guidelines and ACN directives)

Communicate the value of Fortinets solutions through presentations whiteboarding technical workshops documentation and architectural discussions

Manage multiple engagements efficiently while delivering a responsive highquality experience to customers with diverse operational needs

Maintain accurate technical details and activity records in Salesforce for customer and prospect accounts

Candidate Profile

We are looking for an insightful influential collaborator who thrives in complex environments.

You should apply if you have:

Strong understanding of cybersecurity technologies such as encryption authentication network security intrusion prevention malware protection routing switching LAN/WAN

Experience in a presales engineering role ideally supporting Public Sector or regulated industries

Ability to address complex challenges and design solutions that support secure resilient and compliant operations

Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical topics for technical operational and executive audiences

Familiarity with technologies and protocols such as RADIUS PKI IKE Certificates L2TP IPSEC FIREWALL 802.1Q MD5 SSH SSL SHA1 DES 3DES

CISSP certification is a plus; additional securityfocused certifications are advantageous

Why Join Us

Fortinet embraces diversity and inclusivity. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and identities. We offer a supportive and engaging work environment along with a competitive Total Rewards package designed to support your overall wellbeing and financial security.

Join us in delivering solutions that protect and empower more than 660000 customers worldwide including the organisations that keep society running.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Fortinet does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies; any resumes submitted will be considered provided free of charge.