Systems Engineer, MSSP/Telco - EMEA
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LocationParis, France
SeniorityMid
Experience5–8 yrs
Company size10,000+ people
First seenOct 30, 2026 · 5d ago
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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 Routing, Switching, VPN, LAN, WAN, Network Security, Intrusion Detection, and Anti Virus
Strong understanding of RADIUS, PKI, IKE, Certificates, L2TP, IPSEC, 802.1Q, MD5, SSH, SSL, SHA1, DES, 3DES
Experience with encryption and authentication technologies required
Strong presentation skills
Ability to communicate effectively in English
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
Graduate degree preferred
Skills
DNS
NFS
SMTP
HTTP
TCP/IP
Routing
Switching
VPN
LAN
WAN
Network Security
Intrusion Detection
Anti Virus
RADIUS
PKI
IKE
Certificates
L2TP
IPSEC
802.1Q
MD5
SSH
SSL
SHA1
DES
3DES
encryption
authentication
Systems Engineer - MSSP/Telcos
Location: Europe based
Scope: The technology focus will be mainly on Secure Networking and SecOps in the MSSP & Telco environment.
Role Overview:
About the company
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.
Responsibilities
As a Systems Engineer you will**:**
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Assist in qualifying sales leads from a technical standpoint (Pre-sales)
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Be the main technical resource on sales calls and answer/ educate the customer on issues ranging from features, specifications and functionality to integration.
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Conversant with networking applications and solutions.
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Provide assistance to identified customers with post-sales training.
We Are Looking For:
An insightful and influential collaborator to join our team. We encourage you to apply for this position if you have the following qualities:
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5 – 8 years experience in technical/pre-sales support as a sales or systems engineer
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5 - 8 years experience in LAN/WAN/Internet services administration
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Strong understanding of DNS and NFS, SMTP, HTTP, TCP/IP
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Knowledge of the following technologies: Routing, Switching, VPN, LAN, WAN, Network Security, Intrusion Detection, and Anti Virus.
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Strong understanding in the following technologies and protocols: RADIUS, PKI, IKE, Certificates, L2TP, IPSEC, FIREWALL, 802.1Q, MD5, SSH, SSL, SHA1, DES, 3DES
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Experience with encryption and authentication technologies required
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Strong presentation skills
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Ability to communicate effectively in English
Education:
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Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience. Graduate degree preferred.
Why Join Us:
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.
Hiring process
We will only notify shortlisted candidates.
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