Attractivate Consulting Solutions
Fortinet Network Engineer
Attractivate Consulting Solutions, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246
The Fortinet Network Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, managing, and supporting network and security infrastructure centered around Fortinet technologies. This role ensures the stability, security, and performance of firewalls, VPNs, routing, switching, and secure access solutions across enterprise or multi‑site environments. The position includes both project‑based engineering work and day‑to‑day operational support.
Key Responsibilities
Design, configure, deploy, and maintain Fortinet security solutions including FortiGate firewalls, FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer, FortiSwitch, and FortiAP
Implement and manage security policies, firewall rules, UTM features, SD‑WAN, and advanced threat protection
Monitor network and security systems to ensure optimal performance, availability, and security posture
Troubleshoot complex Layer 2–7 network and security issues
Configure and maintain VPN technologies (IPSec, SSL) and secure remote access solutions
Support routing and switching infrastructure (static routing, BGP, OSPF, VLANs, HA configurations)
Conduct regular system audits, firmware upgrades, patching, and configuration backups
Develop and maintain accurate network documentation, including diagrams, standards, and runbooks
Collaborate with cross‑functional IT teams to support new applications, services, and architecture changes
Assist with incident response, risk mitigation, and security best‑practice implementation
Participate in on‑call rotation and provide after‑hours support when required
Required Qualifications and Experience
3–5+ years of hands‑on experience with Fortinet security and networking technologies
Strong understanding of firewall policies, NAT, security profiles (IPS, AV, Web Filtering, Application Control), and SSL inspection
Experience with FortiGate configuration in both standalone and HA environments
Proficiency with FortiManager and FortiAnalyzer for centralized management and reporting
Solid understanding of TCP/IP, VLANs, routing protocols (BGP, OSPF), and network troubleshooting
Experience with VPN configuration and remote access solutions
Familiarity with network monitoring and logging tools
Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills
Preferred Qualifications
Fortinet certifications such as NSE 4, NSE 5, or NSE 7
Experience with SD‑WAN deployment and optimization
Familiarity with cloud networking and cloud‑integrated security models (AWS, Azure, GCP)
Knowledge of zero trust principles and identity‑based access
Experience with security frameworks and compliance standards (NIST, ISO, CIS)
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field preferred
Equivalent professional experience will be considered
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Information Technology
Industries Oil and Gas
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Key Responsibilities
Design, configure, deploy, and maintain Fortinet security solutions including FortiGate firewalls, FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer, FortiSwitch, and FortiAP
Implement and manage security policies, firewall rules, UTM features, SD‑WAN, and advanced threat protection
Monitor network and security systems to ensure optimal performance, availability, and security posture
Troubleshoot complex Layer 2–7 network and security issues
Configure and maintain VPN technologies (IPSec, SSL) and secure remote access solutions
Support routing and switching infrastructure (static routing, BGP, OSPF, VLANs, HA configurations)
Conduct regular system audits, firmware upgrades, patching, and configuration backups
Develop and maintain accurate network documentation, including diagrams, standards, and runbooks
Collaborate with cross‑functional IT teams to support new applications, services, and architecture changes
Assist with incident response, risk mitigation, and security best‑practice implementation
Participate in on‑call rotation and provide after‑hours support when required
Required Qualifications and Experience
3–5+ years of hands‑on experience with Fortinet security and networking technologies
Strong understanding of firewall policies, NAT, security profiles (IPS, AV, Web Filtering, Application Control), and SSL inspection
Experience with FortiGate configuration in both standalone and HA environments
Proficiency with FortiManager and FortiAnalyzer for centralized management and reporting
Solid understanding of TCP/IP, VLANs, routing protocols (BGP, OSPF), and network troubleshooting
Experience with VPN configuration and remote access solutions
Familiarity with network monitoring and logging tools
Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills
Preferred Qualifications
Fortinet certifications such as NSE 4, NSE 5, or NSE 7
Experience with SD‑WAN deployment and optimization
Familiarity with cloud networking and cloud‑integrated security models (AWS, Azure, GCP)
Knowledge of zero trust principles and identity‑based access
Experience with security frameworks and compliance standards (NIST, ISO, CIS)
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field preferred
Equivalent professional experience will be considered
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Information Technology
Industries Oil and Gas
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