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# Specialist Systems Engineer - SecOps

- **Company:** Fortinet
Specialist Systems Engineer - SecOpsFortinet
- **Location:** Wien, Austria
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Systems Engineering, Cloud Computing Security, Cyber Security, Identity and Access Management, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Network Security, Security Information and Event Management, Mitre Att&ck, Cyber Threat Analysis, Cybercrime, Operational Systems, Fortinet
- **Published:** September 25, 2026
- **Apply:** https://devjobs.at/job/5e82f3c6431728e89d3f1448d09c5c56

## About the Role

* Expert knowledge in SIEM, SOAR, XDR, Threat Intelligence, Security Analytics, Incident Response, SOC Operations, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Detection Engineering, and Threat Hunting.
 * Strong understanding of Network Security, Endpoint Security, Cloud Security, Identity Security, Operational Technology (OT) Security, and Security Architecture Frameworks.
 * Business skills including executive communication, strategic thinking, customer-facing presentation skills, consultative selling, business outcome alignment, competitive positioning, and stakeholder management.

## Description

* The SecOps Subject Matter Expert (SME) serves as the technical leader and trusted advisor for Fortinet's Security Operations portfolio.
 * The role combines deep technical expertise, customer-facing presales engagement, business alignment, and internal enablement to drive the successful adoption of Fortinet's SecOps solutions.
 * The SME supports account teams, partners, customers, and fellow Systems Engineers by providing advanced architecture guidance, solution positioning, competitive differentiation, and subject matter leadership across the Security Operations domain.
 * Act as the primary technical authority for Fortinet SecOps solutions.
 * Maintain expert-level knowledge of the products within the SecOps portfolio like FortiSIEM, FortiSOAR, FortiEDR, FortiRecon and others.
 * Understand integration points within the Fortinet Security Fabric.
 * Stay current with industry trends, threat landscapes, SOC modernization, AI-driven security operations, and emerging technologies.
 * Lead advanced technical discovery workshops.
 * Support strategic customer opportunities and large enterprise engagements.
 * Conduct executive and technical presentations.
 * Design solution architectures aligned with customer security and business requirements.
 * Drive technical validation activities including Proof of Concepts (PoCs), demonstrations, workshops, and technical assessments.
 * Act as trusted advisor to CISO, SOC, Security Architecture, and Security Operations teams.
 * Support regional Systems Engineers and Account Managers throughout the sales cycle.
 * Provide expertise during qualification and opportunity development.
 * Develop competitive positioning against key vendors.
 * Assist with RFIs, RFPs, and technical proposal development.
 * Influence account strategies where SecOps solutions can create customer value.
 * Mentor and coach field Systems Engineers.
 * Deliver technical enablement sessions and workshops.
 * Develop reusable technical assets including demo environments, solution playbooks, architecture guides, best practices, and competitive battlecards.
 * Support certification and skills development initiatives.
 * Enable strategic partners and MSSPs on Fortinet SecOps solutions.
 * Participate in partner workshops and technical sessions.
 * Assist partners in building managed security and SOC services based on the Fortinet platform.
 * Support partner-led opportunities requiring advanced technical expertise.


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