Design, build, and operate automation-first internal platforms and tools for pre-sales. Troubleshoot security, network, and system issues; manage firewall policies; develop integrations and APIs using Python (Django) and Ruby on Rails; produce documentation and runbooks; collaborate with stakeholders to secure and scale solutions across Linux, Windows, and macOS environments.
Internal Consulting Systems Engineer
Overview
We are seeking an Internal Consulting Systems Engineer to support, evolve, and automate solutions and tools that optimize pre-sales department workflows. This role blends cybersecurity expertise, systems engineering, and software development, with a strong focus on automation, reliability, and secure-by-design solutions.
You will work closely with pre-sales stakeholders and internal systems engineers to design, build, and operate scalable platforms that improve efficiency, reduce manual effort, and enable secure technical operations across the organization.
Responsibilities
Solution & Platform Engineering
- Support, maintain, and continuously improve internal solutions and tools used across sales and pre-sales organizations.
- Design and implement automation-first solutions to streamline workflows, reduce operational friction, and improve consistency.
- Own solutions across the full software development lifecycle (SDLC): requirements, design, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance.
Security & Systems Operations
- Troubleshoot complex security, network, and system issues in primarily Linux-based environments.
- Contribute to secure system architectures involving virtualization, containers, and networked services.
- Lead firewall management, including policy design, rule optimization, auditing, and advanced troubleshooting.
Software Development & Automation
- Develop and enhance internal platforms, APIs, and automation using Python (Django) and Ruby on Rails.
- Apply secure coding practices, code reviews, and automated testing to ensure reliability and maintainability.
- Integrate solutions with existing infrastructure, tools, and services across Linux, Windows, and macOS environments.
Enablement & Collaboration
- Participate in solution validation, internal demonstrations, and technical enablement activities.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to translate operational and security needs into scalable technical solutions.
- Produce clear documentation and operational runbooks to support adoption and long-term maintainability.
Required Skills & Experience
- Senior-level experience in cybersecurity, with strong expertise in firewalls, network security, and incident troubleshooting.
- Strong background in automation and software engineering, including proficiency in Python (Django) and Ruby on Rails.
- Solid understanding of SDLC best practices, including version control (git and mecurial), testing, and deployment strategies.
- Advanced Linux system administration skills; ability to integrate with Windows and macOS environments when required.
- Strong troubleshooting skills across infrastructure, network, and application layers.
- Hands-on experience with virtualization and container technologies.
Soft Skills
- Strong problem-solver with a hands-on, analytical mindset.
- Motivated and curious, with a continuous learning attitude and interest in new technologies.
- Open-minded and adaptable when working with evolving requirements and diverse stakeholders.
- Patient and methodical, especially when troubleshooting complex systems and security issues.
- Autonomous, able to take ownership of tasks and drive solutions end-to-end.
- Fluent in English, with the ability to communicate clearly in both written and verbal contexts.
Nice to Have
- Experience with DevSecOps, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure-as-code.
- Exposure to data science or AI applied to security analytics or workflow optimization.
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Fortinet London, England Office
52-54 Lime St, London, United Kingdom, EC3M 7AG
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