Senior Network & Security Engineer -Fortinet SASE Specialist

Paxus; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Paxus is seeking a Senior Network & Security Engineer / Fortinet SASE Specialist to lead a large Fortinet SASE transformation across data centers, Azure and branch offices.

You will design, implement and support Fortinet SASE capabilities, ensure secure connectivity, and collaborate with infrastructure, cloud and security teams. Strong Fortinet experience and Azure networking are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of network and security engineering experience.
• Deep Fortinet SASE and FortiGate expertise is required.
• Strong knowledge of Azure networking and hybrid connectivity.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement Fortinet SASE architectures across data centers, Azure and branch locations.
• Configure SD-WAN, FWaaS, SWG, CASB, ZTNA, and ensure secure connectivity.
• Lead high availability designs and troubleshoot complex network issues.

Skills

Fortinet SASE

FortiGate

Azure Networking

BGP/OSPF

F5 LTM

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/Networking

Tools

Cisco Nexus

VPN technologies

Job description

Senior Network & Security Engineer -Fortinet SASE Specialist

Location:Sydney
Duration:6 months + 6 months

Security Clearance: Must have Baseline Clearance or higher

Senior Network & Security Engineer / Fortinet SASE Specialist

Overview
We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Network & Security Engineer / Fortinet SASE Specialist to lead and support the implementation of a large-scale Fortinet SASE transformation across the departments enterprise environments. The environment includes enterprise Data Centers, Azure cloud infrastructure, and multiple branch locations with full redundancy and high availability requirements. The successful candidate will possess deep technical expertise across Fortinet security platforms, enterprise networking, cloud connectivity, routing, and data centre technologies.
Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement Fortinet SASE architecture across enterprise environments
• Deploy and configure FortiSASE capabilities (SD-WAN, FWaaS, SWG, CASB, ZTNA)
• Implement secure connectivity across Data Centers, Azure cloud, branch offices, Internet and SaaS services
• Configure and support FortiGate firewalls across enterprise sites
• Implement high availability and resilient network designs
• Configure and troubleshoot BGP, OSPF, IPSec VPN, dynamic routing, traffic steering and segmentation
• Support integration with Cisco Nexus data centre infrastructure
• Configure and support F5 load balancing environments
• Configure FortiClient VPN and ZTNA solutions
• Support migration and cutover activities
• Produce HLD/LLD and implementation documentation
• Perform complex troubleshooting
• Collaborate with infrastructure, cloud and security teams
• Provide technical leadership
• Lead or support migration of email gateway to Azure-based services
• Design secure mail flow including SMTP and MX records
• Ensure anti-spam, anti-phishing and DLP controls
• Perform testing and cutover

Technical Skills

• Strong hands‑on experience implementing Fortinet SASE solutions
• Strong enterprise routing and switching knowledge
• Experience with BGP, OSPF, SD-WAN, IPSec VPN, HA
• Azure networking and hybrid connectivity
• F5 load balancers (LTM)
• Network segmentation and security policy design
• Strong troubleshooting skills

Desirable Certifications

• Fortinet NSE / FCSS / FCX
• Cisco CCNP or CAzure Networking certifications

Paxus values diversity and welcomes applications from Indigenous Australians, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people living with a disability. If you require an adjustment to the recruitment process, including the application form in an alternate format, please contact me on the above contact details.