CARERRA AGENCY
Senior Fortigate Administrator / Engineer
CARERRA AGENCY, Orange, California, United States, 92613
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Job-11790 Overview
This is an exceptional opportunity for a FortiGate Firewall Administrator/Engineer to take on a pivotal role managing production, enterprise-grade Fortinet infrastructure. You’ll work alongside an amazing team in a dynamic, fun, and fast-paced growing environment. Start Date:
Immediate Duration:
6 to 12 months W2 contract, with potential to convert to a client employee Location:
Orange, CA – On-site position Compensation:
Starting at $60 per hour (W2) plus benefits, higher hourly rate depending on skills and experience Responsibilities
Firewall Management: Deploy, configure, and maintain FortiGate firewalls, including policy rules, routing, and high availability. Managing Multi-site firewall deployment with site-to-site VPN connections Security Operations: Monitor network traffic for threats, respond to security incidents, manage IPS/IDS, and implement web/application filtering. VPN Management: Set up and troubleshoot site-to-site and remote access VPNs (IPsec, SSL). Network Performance: Monitor system performance, identify bottlenecks, and optimize traffic flow. Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve network and security issues, supporting hardware and software problems. Documentation & Compliance: Maintain detailed documentation, create standard operating procedures (SOPs), and ensure compliance with security standards. Collaboration: Work with network engineers, security analysts, and other IT staff on security initiatives and projects. Updates & Upgrades: Perform firmware updates, hardware refreshes, and manage security patches. Site visits: Limited travel to sites local to Southern California to replace faulty hardware, install new units, troubleshoot any issues. Qualifications
Essential Skills & Knowledge: Strong understanding of networking protocols, TCP/IP, routing, and security frameworks. Proficiency with FortiGate features: Policies, VPN, Proxy, UTM (Antivirus, Web Filtering, App Control, IPS). Experience with FortiManager for centralized management (often required). Familiarity with cloud security (AWS/Azure WAF) is a plus. Knowledge of SIEM tools and threat intelligence. Experience with Extreme Networks switch hardware is a plus. Soft Skills
Collaborative & Resilient: Maintains a positive, adaptable attitude and performs effectively in high-pressure situations. Communicates clearly and effectively with other teams such as Cybersecurity and Compliance. Proactive Ownership: Self-motivated professional who takes initiative to identify and resolve issues with minimal direction. Cross-Functional Communicator: Expert at collaborating and interfacing across technical teams to ensure security and seamless data flow. Continuous Learner: Passion for learning. Innovative, “can-do” approach to challenges #LI-KC1 #LI-DNI
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Job-11790 Overview
This is an exceptional opportunity for a FortiGate Firewall Administrator/Engineer to take on a pivotal role managing production, enterprise-grade Fortinet infrastructure. You’ll work alongside an amazing team in a dynamic, fun, and fast-paced growing environment. Start Date:
Immediate Duration:
6 to 12 months W2 contract, with potential to convert to a client employee Location:
Orange, CA – On-site position Compensation:
Starting at $60 per hour (W2) plus benefits, higher hourly rate depending on skills and experience Responsibilities
Firewall Management: Deploy, configure, and maintain FortiGate firewalls, including policy rules, routing, and high availability. Managing Multi-site firewall deployment with site-to-site VPN connections Security Operations: Monitor network traffic for threats, respond to security incidents, manage IPS/IDS, and implement web/application filtering. VPN Management: Set up and troubleshoot site-to-site and remote access VPNs (IPsec, SSL). Network Performance: Monitor system performance, identify bottlenecks, and optimize traffic flow. Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve network and security issues, supporting hardware and software problems. Documentation & Compliance: Maintain detailed documentation, create standard operating procedures (SOPs), and ensure compliance with security standards. Collaboration: Work with network engineers, security analysts, and other IT staff on security initiatives and projects. Updates & Upgrades: Perform firmware updates, hardware refreshes, and manage security patches. Site visits: Limited travel to sites local to Southern California to replace faulty hardware, install new units, troubleshoot any issues. Qualifications
Essential Skills & Knowledge: Strong understanding of networking protocols, TCP/IP, routing, and security frameworks. Proficiency with FortiGate features: Policies, VPN, Proxy, UTM (Antivirus, Web Filtering, App Control, IPS). Experience with FortiManager for centralized management (often required). Familiarity with cloud security (AWS/Azure WAF) is a plus. Knowledge of SIEM tools and threat intelligence. Experience with Extreme Networks switch hardware is a plus. Soft Skills
Collaborative & Resilient: Maintains a positive, adaptable attitude and performs effectively in high-pressure situations. Communicates clearly and effectively with other teams such as Cybersecurity and Compliance. Proactive Ownership: Self-motivated professional who takes initiative to identify and resolve issues with minimal direction. Cross-Functional Communicator: Expert at collaborating and interfacing across technical teams to ensure security and seamless data flow. Continuous Learner: Passion for learning. Innovative, “can-do” approach to challenges #LI-KC1 #LI-DNI
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