Managed Services Network Engineer Fortinet
Job Location:
Downers Grove, IL - USA
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Job Summary
We are seeking a highly experienced Network Engineer with deep expertise in the Fortinet security ecosystem to design implement secure and maintain enterprise network infrastructure. This role requires advanced hands-on skills with FortiGate firewalls and the broader Fortinet Security Fabric along with strong troubleshooting ability in complex multi-site environments. This engineer designs and operates resilient secure networks at scale and brings a strong automation-first mindset. Youll own complex network architecture and delivery mentor junior engineers and serve as an escalation point for the toughest issues.
- Design deploy and manage FortiGate next-generation firewalls (NGFW) across data center campus cloud and branch environments
- Configure and maintain FortiManager and FortiAnalyzer for centralized policy management logging and reporting
- Architect and support SD-WAN deployments using FortiGate SD-WAN capabilities including performance-based routing and application steering
- Implement and manage site-to-site and remote-access VPNs (IPsec SSL-VPN)
- Configure and troubleshoot routing protocols (BGP OSPF) in conjunction with FortiGate deployments
- Manage the broader Fortinet Security Fabric: FortiSwitch FortiAP FortiClient EMS FortiAuthenticator FortiSandbox FortiWeb FortiADC
- Develop and enforce firewall policies NAT rules security profiles (IPS AV web filtering application control)
- Lead network segmentation initiatives including Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) implementation
- Perform firmware upgrades patching and lifecycle management across the Fortinet estate
- Conduct root-cause analysis for complex network/security incidents; provide Tier 3/4 escalation support
- Support compliance and audit requirements (PCI-DSS HIPAA SOC 2 NIST) as they relate to firewall/network configuration
- Create and maintain network diagrams configuration standards and runbooks
- Collaborate with security operations (SOC) teams on threat detection incident response and log analysis
- Mentor junior engineers and contribute to change management/CAB processes
- Participate in on-call rotation for infrastructure support
- 710 years of network engineering experience with 5 years focused specifically on Fortinet products
- 2 years in a client-facing management or account management capacity.
- NSE 4 certification required; NSE 57 (or higher) strongly preferred
- Expert-level knowledge of FortiOS configuration (CLI and GUI)
- Strong understanding of TCP/IP routing/switching VLANs VPNs and network security fundamentals
- Hands-on experience with FortiManager FortiAnalyzer and FortiGate HA clustering
- Experience with SD-WAN design and implementation
- Familiarity with cloud-based FortiGate deployments (AWS Azure or GCP)
- Scripting/automation experience (Python Ansible or REST API) for Fortinet device management is a plus
- Strong documentation and communication skills
- Bachelors degree in a related field or equivalent professional experience
- Proven ability to manage multiple client accounts simultaneously with competing priorities.
- Strong understanding of ITIL framework and IT service management principles.
- Experience with PSA tools (e.g. ConnectWise Manage) for ticket queues.
- Exceptional communication skills written and verbal with the ability to translate technical information for non-technical audiences.
- Demonstrated ability to work across teams in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong analytical skills with experience interpreting service metrics and driving data-informed decisions.
- NSE 7 (Enterprise Firewall) or NSE 8
- CCNP or CCIE (Cisco) as complementary networking credentials
- CISSP or similar security certification
- ITIL v4 Foundation certification or higher.
- Prior experience working within an MSP or technology services organization.
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