Fortinet Network Engineer

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 .

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