Network Engineer with NSE4 experience required

BALANCED+ INC.; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading network solutions firm in Vancouver seeks a seasoned Network Engineer to design, implement, and maintain enterprise network infrastructure. The role requires extensive experience with Fortinet environments and SD-WAN solutions, focusing on enhancing security and network performance. Candidates should possess strong technical skills, familiarity with FortiSIEM, and the ability to mentor junior team members. This position offers an attractive salary and the option for remote work for BC residents.

Benefits

Attractive salary based on experience

Paid renewal for certifications

Training budget

Remote/Hybrid work options available

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years progressive experience in Network Engineering, at least 5 years focused on Fortinet.
• Certification: Fortinet NSE 4 or equivalent.
• Experience in racking, stacking, and configuring physical appliances.

Responsibilities

• Oversee configuration, deployment, and management of Fortinet equipment.
• Design and enhance LAN/WAN/SD-WAN infrastructures.
• Maintain security protocols including VPN configurations.

Skills

Network Engineering

Fortinet environments

SD-WAN implementation

Technical proficiency in FortiOS

Complex routing protocols

Education

Fortinet NSE 4 certification

Tools

FortiSIEM

FortiSOAR

FortiGate NGFW

Job description

Requirements

• Minimum of 10 years progressive experience in Network Engineering, at least 5 years focused on Fortinet environments, including FortiSIEM and FortiSOAR.
• Certification: Fortinet NSE 4 (Network Security Professional) or equivalent Fortinet Certified Professional (FCP).
• Technical proficiency in FortiOS (firmware upgrades, CLI troubleshooting, and debug commands).
• SD-WAN implementation and management.
• TCP/IP, STP, ARP, DNS, and DHCP.
• Experience in racking, stacking, and configuring physical appliances (from 60F to 1000 series gates).

Responsibilities

• Oversee the configuration, deployment, and management of FortiGate Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFW), FortiSwitches, and FortiAPs in a distributed setup.
• Design and enhance complex LAN/WAN/SD-WAN infrastructures to guarantee high availability, redundancy, and minimal latency.
• Maintain strict security protocols, including VPN configurations (IPsec/SSL) and intrusion prevention systems (IPS).
• Utilize FortiSIEM and FortiSOAR for alert monitoring.
• Employ FortiManager and FortiAnalyzer for centralized provisioning, logging, and reporting.
• Leverage Tenable and Sophos EDR for vulnerability scanning.
• Manage complex routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP) and VLAN segmentations.
• Serve as the final point of escalation for intricate network incidents, conducting in-depth root cause analysis (RCA).
• Offer technical guidance and mentorship to junior and mid-level network administrators.
• Review alerts to distinguish between false positives and actual threats.

Company

We are searching for a seasoned Network Engineer to spearhead the design, implementation, and upkeep of our client’s enterprise network infrastructure. As the technical expert, you will be a pivotal figure within our team, fully immersed in the Fortinet ecosystem—overseeing high-availability clusters, deploying SD‑WAN solutions, and safeguarding our client’s security stance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced certifications such as NSE 7 (Network Security Architect) or NSE 8 (Network Security Expert).
• Experience in connecting on-premise Fortinet gear to cloud environments (Azure/AWS/Google Cloud).
• Background in migrating from Cisco, Juniper or Palo Alto to Fortinet solutions.

Soft Skills & Attributes

• Ability to articulate complex technical concepts to non‑technical stakeholders.
• Supportive role to the Account Manager with sales assistance.
• Meticulous documentation practices (keeping track of topologies and runbooks).
• Composure during network outages or security incidents.
• On‑site work is a requirement.

Benefits

• Attractive salary based on experience.
• Paid renewal for certifications and training budget.
• Remote/Hybrid work options available (for BC residents only).

Job Types: Full‑time, Permanent

Pay: $85,808.23 – $122,518.29 per year

Experience: Network engineering: 5 years (required)

License/Certification: Fortinet NSE4 (required)

Location: Vancouver, BC V6B 2B7 (required)

Work Location: In person