About this role

Fortinet is hiring a mid-level Systems Engineer in the operations function based in Mexico City, Mexico. The posting calls out experience with Python, AWS, GCP, Azure.

Role: Systems Engineer
Function: operations
Level: mid
Track: Individual contributor
Employment: Full-time
Location: Mexico City, Mexico
Department: Consulting Systems Engineering
Posted: Mar 19, 2026

AI Summary

Mid-level Systems Engineer providing pre-sales technical expertise for international sales, designing secure networks using Fortinet products, and mentoring field engineers. Requires deep SASE/Zero Trust knowledge, SD-WAN experience, cloud security integration skills, and strong networking fundamentals across identity, access, and modern security architectures.

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Job description

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Job Duties and responsibilities

Support International sales activities as a strategic and high-level corporate technical resource for vital pre-sales engagements and key opportunities.
Act as subject-matter expert in pre-sales design reviews and serve as authoritative consultant to Field Systems Engineers by providing technical guidance and leadership.
Participate with SE peers to lead the design and architecture of secure IP networks utilizing and leveraging all aspects of Fortinet’s product line to create superior solutions in competitive environments.
Provide training to System Engineers at various events worldwide and mentor SE specialists within Virtual Teams.
Serve as Virtual Team Leaders and act as voice representing the International Sales Organization from a technical perspective at various meetings and committees.
Work closely with Product Management and Engineering to help identify, qualify, and develop features critical to Fortinet’s success.
Write whitepapers, tech notes, and other high-level technical documentation as required.
Interface with Fortinet’s Business and Technology partners within designated technology discipline and distribute that knowledge to the field Systems Engineers.
Travel worldwide on short notice.
Provide status reports in timely manner and ensure communication to the SE Director / VP SE.

Skills & Qualifications

Deep and strong knowledge of Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) architecture and cloud-delivered security models.
Hands-on experience with Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) and modern identity-based access controls.
Solid understanding and operational experience with SD-WAN technologies, including application-aware routing, dynamic path selection, and branch connectivity.
Experience integrating security and networking services such as SWG (Secure Web Gateway), CASB, FWaaS, and DLP within a SASE or SSE framework.
Familiarity with Identity and Access Management (IAM) integrations, including SAML, OAuth, OIDC, and MFA with common identity providers (e.g., Azure AD / Entra ID, Okta).
Excellent networking fundamentals including TCP/IP, routing protocols (BGP/OSPF), DNS, NAT, and IPsec/SSL VPN technologies.
Experience securing access to SaaS and cloud applications, including CASB policies, shadow IT visibility, and data protection controls.
Understanding of public cloud networking concepts within AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud environments.
Experience integrating SASE platforms with security monitoring tools such as SIEM, XDR, or logging platforms.
Familiarity with automation and APIs, with exposure to tools such as Python, Terraform, or Ansible considered a plus.
solid troubleshooting and problem-solving skills across networking, security, and identity-based access environments.
Experience with leading SASE / SSE platforms such as Fortinet, Zscaler, Palo Alto Networks (Prisma Access), Netskope, or Cisco.
Good knowledge and understanding of Public Cloud environments such as AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform (desirable).