Systems Engineering Manager - FSI in London

Role Overview: 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 dynamic Systems Engineering Manager to contribute to the success of our rapidly growing business. You would act as the key technical leader for the Financial Services Industry segment, partnering closely with sales leadership, customers, and internal teams to drive strategic growth, technical excellence, and successful customer outcomes. This role is based in the UK and reports to the UKI Systems Engineering Director.

As a Systems Engineering Manager, you will:

• Lead, coach, and develop a highly skilled Systems Engineering team through performance management, mentoring, and ongoing training.
• Set clear expectations for team deliverables, objectives, and performance metrics.
• Recruit, onboard, and mentor new team members to support business growth.
• Work closely with Sales Account Leaders on strategic plans to maintain, secure, and grow Fortinet’s footprint within the FSI sector.
• Align key technical features, capabilities, and solutions with customer needs and business objectives.
• Manage and align key features and functionality that are instrumental to business success.
• Collaborate with escalation management teams to support complex customer engagements.
• Build strong relationships within the team, internally across Fortinet, and externally with key customers and partners.
• Coordinate with relevant teams to deliver successful contract bids and RFx responses.
• Promote knowledge sharing within the team and across other sales verticals.
• Apply and reinforce organisational processes, methodologies, and best practices in team leadership and execution.
• Represent Fortinet as a trusted technical advisor for enterprise and financial services customers.

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:
• Proven leadership experience managing technical or systems engineering teams.
• Minimum of ten years general networking industry experience, including practical knowledge of Cloud (AWS and Azure), Routing, Switching, VPN (IPSEC and SSL), LAN, WAN, Network and Endpoint Security, Intrusion Detection, AntiVirus, and ATP.
• Five to eight years of experience in technical or pre‑sales support as a sales or systems engineer.
• Thorough understanding of the pre‑sales engineering process and sales processes.
• Strong communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to diverse audiences, including executive‑level decision makers.
• Strategic mindset with a customer‑centric approach and experience developing cost‑effective solutions.
• Experience managing technical projects and leading teams of highly technical individuals.
• Ability to work effectively within diverse, highly skilled teams in a fast‑paced environment.
• Experience working with sales organisations and enterprise customers; FSI experience desirable but not essential.
• Self‑motivated, results‑driven, and adaptable to evolving business needs.
• Willingness to travel as required (In Territory 95%, Out of Territory 5%).

Education: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent.

Why Join Us: At Fortinet, we embrace diversity and inclusivity. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences. Explore our welcoming work environment designed for a rewarding career journey, supported by an attractive Total Rewards package that promotes your overall health and financial well‑being. Join us in delivering solutions that make a meaningful and lasting impact for more than 660,000 customers around the world.