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Staff Network Engineer

Fortinet


Job Location:

Sunnyvale, CA - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 127000 - 155000
Posted: 6 October 2026 (2 days ago)
Application Deadline: 3 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

Fortinet is seeking a Staff Network Engineer to design implement and support our global enterprise and data center network infrastructure. This senior-level role is responsible for architecting scalable secure and highly available networking solutions that support critical business operations data centers labs and cloud environments. The ideal candidate will provide technical leadership drive infrastructure projects and mentor other engineers while ensuring the reliability and security of Fortinets global network.

Responsibilities

Design implement and maintain enterprise WAN and data center network infrastructure.

Lead network architecture expansion and modernization projects for offices labs and data centers.

Maintain critical infrastructure through upgrades hardware refreshes and lifecycle management.

Troubleshoot and resolve complex network issues and lead root cause analysis for major incidents.

Develop and maintain network standards documentation and operational procedures.

Enhance network security by implementing best practices hardening standards and new technologies.

Collaborate with vendors and service providers for hardware software and connectivity solutions.

Mentor and provide technical guidance to network engineers and other IT staff.

Participate in an on-call rotation supporting global infrastructure outside normal business hours.

Skills & Requirements

Expert knowledge of routing switching TCP/IP and enterprise network design.

Strong experience with Fortinet products firewalls and network security technologies.

Experience supporting large-scale enterprise and/or data center networks.

Strong troubleshooting problem-solving and communication skills.

Experience leading technical projects and mentoring engineers.

Knowledge of network automation and scripting is a plus.

Fortinet NSE 4 or above is a requirement for this position.

Education & Experience

Bachelors degree in Computer Science Engineering or equivalent experience.

10 years of network engineering experience.

Proven experience designing and operating mission-critical network infrastructure.

Physical Requirements

Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.

Ability to install rack and cable networking equipment as needed.

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $127000-$155000. Fortinet offers employees a variety of benefits including medical dental vision life and disability insurance 401(k) 11 paid holidays vacation time and sick time as well as a comprehensive leave program.

Wage ranges are based on various factors including the labour market job type and job level. Exact salary offers will be determined by factors such as the candidates subject knowledge skill level qualifications experience and geographic location.

All roles are eligible to participate in the Fortinet equity program. Bonus eligibility is reviewed at the time of hire and annually at the Companys discretion.


Why Join Us:

We encourage candidates from all backgrounds and identities to apply. We offer a supportive work environment and a competitive Total Rewards package to support you with your overall health and financial well-being.

Embark on a challenging enjoyable and rewarding career journey with Fortinet. Join us in bringing solutions that make a meaningful and lasting impact to our 890000 customers around the globe.




Required Experience:

Staff IC


About Company

From the start, the Fortinet vision has been to deliver broad, truly integrated, high-performance security across the IT infrastructure. We provide top-rated network and content security, as well as secure access products that share intelligence and work together to form a cooperativ ... View more

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