Position Overview: We are seeking a skilled
Fortinet Network Engineer to design, implement, and maintain secure and efficient network infrastructure utilizing
Fortinet security solutions. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with
FortiGate firewalls, SD-WAN, VPNs, FortiAnalyzer, FortiManager, and other Fortinet security products. This role involves working closely with IT teams to optimize network security, ensure high availability, and troubleshoot issues.
Key Responsibilities: Network Security & Firewall Management: - Configure, deploy, and maintain FortiGate firewalls (policies, NAT, VPNs, UTM features).
- Monitor and manage Fortinet SD-WAN for optimized traffic flow and redundancy.
- Set up and maintain IPSec and SSL VPNs for secure remote access.
- Perform firewall rule audits, tuning, and optimization to enhance security posture.
- Implement Fortinet UTM (Unified Threat Management) features including web filtering, antivirus, and intrusion prevention.
Network Design & Administration: - Design and implement LAN/WAN architectures using Fortinet solutions.
- Configure and maintain FortiSwitch and FortiAP for seamless networking.
- Integrate Fortinet solutions with existing infrastructure to enhance security and performance.
- Work with third-party vendors and ISPs to optimize network connectivity.
Monitoring & Troubleshooting: - Utilize FortiAnalyzer and FortiManager for logging, reporting, and centralized firewall management.
- Proactively monitor network security events, troubleshoot issues, and implement solutions.
- Conduct penetration testing and vulnerability assessments to identify risks.
- Provide Level 2/3 support for network-related incidents and service requests.
Compliance & Best Practices: - Ensure Fortinet security solutions comply with industry standards and best practices.
- Assist in disaster recovery and business continuity planning for network infrastructure.
- Stay updated on Fortinet certifications, firmware updates, and emerging cybersecurity threats.
- Maintain accurate documentation of configurations, policies, and network diagrams.
Qualifications & Experience: - 5+ years of hands-on experience with Fortinet networking solutions (FortiGate, FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer, etc.).
- Strong knowledge of firewall administration, security policies, and VPN technologies.
- Experience with Fortinet SD-WAN, high availability (HA), and load balancing.
- Solid understanding of network protocols (BGP, OSPF, VLANs, QoS, NAT, DHCP, DNS, etc.).
- Familiarity with security frameworks and compliance (NIST, PCI-DSS, ISO 27001, etc.).
- Fortinet NSE4 or higher certification preferred (NSE5, NSE6, NSE7 a plus).
- Knowledge of cloud networking (Azure, AWS, GCP) and integration with Fortinet security solutions is a plus.
- Strong problem-solving skills with excellent communication and documentation abilities.