Overview
In this role you will lead technical engagements with UK Local Government customers to translate requirements into secure Fortinet architectures. You’ll drive solution design, PoCs, and demonstrations within a public sector context while aligning with compliance, budget, and operational needs. You’ll support secure network transformation across SD-WAN, NGFW, segmentation, and cloud security, contributing to resilient services for councils and authorities. Your work enables secure, compliant digital services and closer collaboration with partners and stakeholders.
Pay / Benefits
- Total Rewards package
- health and well-being benefits
- career development opportunities
- financial future support
Responsibilities
- Lead technical engagements across the full sales lifecycle for Local Government customers
- Translate council requirements into Fortinet architectures aligned to compliance and budgets
- Deliver demonstrations, whiteboards, and technical briefings for Local Government
- Support secure network transformation projects (SD-WAN, NGFW, segmentation, cloud security, SOC integration)
- Collaborate with partners, procurement, and internal teams for delivery and adoption
- Maintain expertise on Fortinet portfolio, UK Public Sector standards, and emerging threats
- Support RFI/RFP responses and framework submissions in Salesforce
- Act as trusted advisor to customers and mentor to partners and colleagues
Key requirements
- Experience in pre-sales engineering, technical consulting, or customer-facing engineering
- Knowledge of NGFW, SD-WAN, segmentation, SASE, Zero Trust, SOC tooling, and cloud security
- Experience supporting Local Authorities or Local Government organizations
- Strong communication and presentation skills for technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Collaborative mindset and ability to build trusted relationships with customers and partners
- Industry certifications (e.g., NSE/FCP, CISSP, CCNP) are an advantage
- Based in the UK with right to work (implied by posting)
- communication skills
- presentation skills
- collaborative mindset
- NGFW
- SD-WAN
- segmentation
Systems Engineer - Public Sector (Local Gov) in London employer: Fortinet
Fortinet is an exceptional employer that fosters a dynamic and collaborative work culture, where innovation and professional growth are at the forefront. As a Systems Engineer in the UK Service Provider market, you will benefit from extensive training opportunities, mentorship from industry experts, and the chance to work on cutting-edge cybersecurity solutions that make a real impact. With a commitment to employee well-being and a focus on career advancement, Fortinet offers a rewarding environment for those looking to thrive in the tech industry.
