Job Title: Senior Network Engineer (Fortinet)
Location: Plano, TX (Hybrid)
Job Summary
- Seeking an experienced Network Engineer with strong expertise in Fortinet technologies and enterprise network infrastructure.
- Responsible for designing, implementing, supporting, and optimizing complex network and security environments across on-premises and cloud platforms.
- Work closely with infrastructure and security teams to maintain highly available, secure, and scalable network solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and support enterprise LAN, WAN, SD-WAN, VPN, and Wireless networks.
- Manage and optimize Cisco routing, switching, and network infrastructure.
- Configure and support enterprise firewalls, load balancers, including Fortinet FortiGate, FortiADC, and other network security appliances.
- Support hybrid cloud connectivity between on-premises data centers and Microsoft Azure.
- Administer network technologies including BGP, OSPF, VLANs, QoS, DNS, DHCP, and TCP/IP.
- Monitor network performance, capacity, and availability using enterprise monitoring tools, including LogicMonitor.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex network incidents and production issues.
- Implement network segmentation, access controls, and security best practices leveraging the Fortinet Security Fabric.
- Participate in disaster recovery planning, testing, and business continuity initiatives.
- Collaborate with Security teams on vulnerability remediation and compliance requirements.
- Maintain network documentation, diagrams, standards, and operational procedures.
- Participate in on-call support and major incident response activities.
Required Skills
- Fortinet Network Engineering
- Cisco Routing and Switching
- Palo Alto and Fortinet Security Platforms
- FortiGate, FortiAnalyzer, FortiEMS, and FortiManager
- VPN Technologies, SSL VPN, and IPsec
- BGP, OSPF, STP, VLANs, QoS
- TCP/IP, DNS, and DHCP
- Azure Networking
- LAN/WAN and SD-WAN
- LogicMonitor
- Network Security
- Troubleshooting and Root Cause Analysis
Preferred Skills
- CCNP, CCIE, or Fortinet NSE 4/8 Certification
- Banking, Mortgage Lending, or Financial Services Industry Experience
- F5 Load Balancers
- FortiADC and FortiGSLB
- FortiSIEM, FortiNAC, FortiSwitch, FortiAP, and FortiSOAR
- Network Automation and Infrastructure as Code
- Zero Trust Security Architectures
Qualifications
- Extensive Network Engineering experience in enterprise environments.
- Strong experience with Cisco routing and switching technologies.
- Hands-on experience with Palo Alto, Fortinet FortiGate, FortiAnalyzer, FortiEMS, FortiManager, or similar firewall and security platforms.
- Experience supporting VPN technologies, remote access solutions, and secure connectivity, including Fortinet SSL VPN and IPsec.
- Strong knowledge of BGP, OSPF, STP, VLANs, QoS, TCP/IP, DNS, and DHCP.
- Experience with Azure networking services, including Virtual Networks, ExpressRoute, and VPN Gateways.
- Experience supporting highly available production environments.
- Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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