Fortinet Firewall Engineer - Cloud Networking Expert

Tekshapers

Toronto

On-site

CAD 110,000 - 150,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Tekshapers is seeking a senior security network engineer with deep Fortinet FortiGate expertise and strong cloud networking experience across Azure, AWS, and OCI. The role focuses on deploying and managing FortiGate in complex, hybrid environments with FortiManager/Analyzer for centralized policy and logging.

The ideal candidate will design secure hybrid networks, configure IPS rules and application control, and ensure robust routing using BGP/OSPF.

Qualifications

4+ years hands-on experience with Fortinet security stack and public cloud networking (Azure/AWS/OCI).
Deep expertise in FortiOS including configuring security policies, user authentication, and SSL/IPSec VPNs.
Experience creating IPS rules and application control.
Experience managing FortiGate devices at scale using FortiManager and FortiAnalyzer.
Strong knowledge of Fortinet SD-WAN.
FortiGate virtualization experience deploying FortiGate-VM in public clouds.
Proficiency in routing protocols: BGP, OSPF, and static routing, used in hybrid cloud.
Azure/AWS: Virtual Networks design, configuration, and peering.
ExpressRoute/DirectConnect/OCI FastConnect and UDRs to manage traffic through FortiGate NVA.
ISP backbone collaboration and troubleshooting.
Soft Skills: Troubleshooting complex issues across the OSI stack.
Strong grasp of security concepts and standards (NIST/CIS).
Excellent communication and documentation skills.