At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead technical engagements and design secure solutions for Local Government.
- Company: Join Fortinet, a global leader in cybersecurity with a mission to protect public services.
- Benefits: Inclusive culture, continuous learning, career development, and a comprehensive rewards package.
- Other info: Collaborative team environment with opportunities for growth and innovation.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on the digital transformation of UK Local Government.
- Qualifications: Experience in pre-sales engineering and knowledge of cybersecurity technologies.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
Join Fortinet, a global cybersecurity leader with over two decades of innovation, as we continue to support the digital transformation of UK Local Government. Our mission is to protect people, services, and data everywhere, and we are looking for Systems Engineers to help us deliver that mission across councils and local authorities.
We are expanding our Public Sector team and hiring Systems Engineers to support Local Authorities, County Councils, District and Borough Councils, Unitary Authorities, Combined Authorities, and related local government organisations. This role is ideal for engineers who understand the challenges of distributed estates, legacy modernisation, critical service availability, and the security and compliance pressures faced by Local Government.
Our work in this sector spans secure network transformation, SD-WAN for multi-site environments, NGFW and segmentation, SOC and monitoring integration, cloud adoption, and end-to-end security architecture. You will work closely with account teams, partners, and public sector stakeholders to design and validate solutions that improve resilience, reduce risk, and support essential public services.
What You’ll Do
- Lead technical engagements with Local Government customers across the full sales lifecycle, including discovery, solution design, workshops, and PoCs.
- Translate council and local authority requirements into secure, scalable Fortinet architectures aligned to operational, compliance, and budget constraints.
- Deliver demonstrations, whiteboarding sessions, and technical briefings tailored to Local Government environments.
- Support secure network transformation projects including SD-WAN, NGFW, segmentation, cloud security, and SOC integration.
- Work with partners, procurement frameworks, and internal teams to ensure successful delivery and long-term adoption.
- Maintain expertise across Fortinet’s portfolio, UK Public Sector security standards, and emerging threats.
- Support RFI/RFP responses, framework submissions, and accurate documentation in Salesforce.
- Act as a trusted advisor to customers and a technical mentor to partners and colleagues.
What We’re Looking For
- Experience in a pre-sales engineering, technical consulting, or customer-facing engineering role.
- Knowledge of cybersecurity technologies such as NGFW, SD-WAN, segmentation, SASE, Zero Trust, SOC tooling, and cloud security.
- Experience supporting Local Authorities or other Local Government organisations.
- Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical public sector stakeholders.
- A collaborative mindset and the ability to build trusted relationships with customers and partners.
- Industry certifications (e.g., NSE/FCP, CISSP, CCNP) are an advantage.
Why Fortinet
At Fortinet, we believe that diverse perspectives drive innovation. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. You’ll join a collaborative team with access to continuous learning, career development, and a Total Rewards package that supports your health, well-being, and financial future. Let’s help secure the future of UK Local Government together.
Systems Engineer - Public Sector (Local Gov) in London employer: Fortinet, Inc.
Fortinet is an exceptional employer for Systems Engineers in the Public Sector, offering a dynamic work environment in London that fosters innovation and collaboration. With a strong commitment to employee growth, Fortinet provides continuous learning opportunities and a comprehensive Total Rewards package that prioritises health and well-being. Join us in making a meaningful impact on UK Local Government by securing essential public services and driving digital transformation.
