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Systems Engineer - Public Sector Local Government - Fortinet
Systems Engineer
Senior Systems Engineer focused on delivering secure, scalable IT solutions for UK local government. Leverages Fortinet expertise, cloud platforms, and network security to support councils and authorities in their digital transformation.
About the role
Key Responsibilities
- Design, deploy, and maintain secure network and endpoint solutions for local government agencies.
- Implement Fortinet security products (FortiGate, FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer) across council infrastructures.
- Collaborate with IT teams to integrate cloud services (AWS, Azure) while ensuring compliance with public sector regulations.
- Conduct vulnerability assessments, penetration tests, and incident response activities.
- Provide technical guidance and training to council staff on security best practices.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in systems engineering or network security roles.
- Strong knowledge of Fortinet products and public sector IT environments.
- Hands‑on experience with cloud platforms (AWS or Azure) and network security architecture.
- Excellent problem‑solving skills and ability to work independently.
- UK residency with full right to work.