director software engineering Director of Engineering management · Posted Jul 14, 2026

About this role

Fortinet is hiring a director-level Director of Engineering in the software engineering function based in Utrecht, Netherlands. The posting calls out experience with Security, Networking, System Design.

Role
Director of Engineering
Function
software engineering
Level
director
Track
Management
Employment
Full-time
Location
Utrecht, Netherlands
Department
Systems Engineering
Posted
Jul 14, 2026
AI Summary
Director of Systems Engineering managing pre-sales teams across the Netherlands. Develops regional strategy, presents Fortinet cybersecurity solutions, manages high-performing engineers, and drives sales opportunities. Requires proven management experience, cybersecurity expertise, Dutch/English fluency, and established Netherlands market knowledge.

Job description

from Fortinet careers

Director, System Engineering 

 
Location: Utrecht, Netherlands 

As a Director – Systems Engineer, you will manage the team to achieve success, working closely with the sales organization throughout the Netherlands. We expect our managers to be actively involved not only in developing a pre-sales strategy for the region and managing staff—we also expect the Director to work with their team, ensuring their active involvement in promoting our technology and generally playing an active role in the success of the entire sales organization! 
  

Key requirements: 

  • Developing a pre-sales strategy in the Netherlands and proactively seeking new sales opportunities by developing new and existing customer relationships. 

  • Presenting and demonstrating Fortinet solutions and positioning products against the competition. 

  • Monitoring and evaluating individual/team and organizational goals. 

  • Planning changes related to employee and organizational development to support sales. 

  • Leveraging and supporting internal and external influencers (marketing, support, engineering, system integrators, partners). 

  • Conducting performance reviews, coaching, and development. 

  • Serving as a spokesperson for Fortinet technology. 

  • Speaking at public events.  

Experience: 

  • Experience in a similar position with a proven track record of managing and influencing key stakeholders and building lasting customer relationships. 

  • Experience working throughout the Netherlands is essential. 

  • Ability to train other team members and effectively manage a team of highly qualified managers and engineers. 

  • Experience in cybersecurity is essential. 

  • Experience working in large organizations with cybersecurity teams is welcome. 

  • Fluency in Dutch and English is essential. 

 

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