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Sr Network Engineer – Vyatta, Fortinet – ZL

SES, Alpharetta, Georgia, United States, 30239

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Sr Network Engineer Lead, Vyatta (IPv4 and/or IPv6), Fortinet FortiGate

Location: Alpharetta, GA

Onsite 5 days per week

We re looking for a seasoned Senior/Lead Network Engineer to join our high-impact Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) team. If you thrive on designing secure, scalable networks and have a passion for cloud security and firewall mastery this is your opportunity to shape the backbone of our digital ecosystem.

In this role, you ll architect and manage our network security infrastructure across cloud and on-prem environments, working with cutting-edge technologies and collaborating across teams to protect our most critical assets.

Responsibilities

Configure, manage, and optimize firewall devices (Vyatta, Fortinet FortiGate) across the cloud

Enforce security policies to block unauthorized access and mitigate threats

Monitor and analyze firewall logs to detect and respond to suspicious activity

Conduct vulnerability scans and security assessments to identify and remediate risks

Lead incident response efforts and coordinate cross-functional remediation

Champion security awareness and provide training across teams

Design and implement cloud security architectures in AWS and Google Cloud Platform (VPCs, IAM, security groups, access controls)

Leverage cloud-native security tools (WAF, IDS/IPS, SIEM) to protect infrastructure

Align with compliance frameworks (CIS, NIST, ISO 27001) and cloud security best practices

Collaborate with others to build secure, high-performance network solutions

Troubleshoot connectivity issues, latency, and packet loss across distributed systems

Monitor and optimize network performance, plan capacity upgrades, and implement alerting systems

Maintain detailed documentation of firewall configurations, network diagrams, and security policies

Required Education

Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field (or equivalent experience)

Required Skills

5+ years of hands-on experience in network engineering with a focus on firewall administration

Deep expertise in firewall technologies (Cisco ASA, Palo Alto, Fortinet)

Strong understanding of network protocols, routing, switching, and LAN/WAN architecture

Experience with VoIP, Vyatta routers, VMware, and telecom environments is a plus

Familiarity with cloud security tools and services in AWS and Google Cloud Platform

Proficiency with IDPS, SIEM platforms, and network monitoring tools

CCNA / CCNP required; CISSP, CompTIA Network+, or cloud security certifications preferred

Bonus: scripting skills (Python, Bash) and experience with network automation tools

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