Fortinet Network Engineer

Uniting Ambition; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme (up to 10% employer-con

Job summary

Uniting Ambition is seeking a skilled 3rd Line Network Engineer with strong Fortinet experience to join our growing team in the West Midlands. You will own complex network issues and deliver secure, reliable solutions across a varied environment.

You’ll work on FortiGate firewalls, routing and VPN challenges, while collaborating with internal stakeholders and documenting technical details for ongoing improvements and audits.

Qualifications

• Experience with Fortinet FortiGate devices in enterprise networks.
• Proficient with BGP, OSPF, VLANs and VPN technologies.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to resolve complex issues.
• Excellent communication and proactive problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Provide 3rd line support for network and security incidents.
• Manage Fortinet technologies and FortiGate firewalls.
• Troubleshoot routing, switching and VPN issues.
• Deliver network upgrades, migrations and projects.
• Ensure performance, availability and security.
• Collaborate with internal teams and document technical details.
• Produce and maintain technical documentation.

Skills

Fortinet FortiGate

BGP

OSPF

VLANs

VPN technologies

Network security basics

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Job description

We're looking for a skilled 3rd Line Network Engineer with strong Fortinet experience to join a growing Network infrastructure team.

You will be working for a growing business, that invests in its technology and people. You will be working in a regulated industry, delivering best in class network solutions.

This role will suit someone who enjoys getting hands‑on with complex technical issues, taking ownership of escalations, and delivering reliable, secure network solutions across a varied environment.

What You'll Be Doing

• Providing 3rd line support for network and security-related incidents.
• Managing and supporting Fortinet technologies, including FortiGate firewalls.
• Troubleshooting complex routing, switching and VPN issues.
• Delivering network upgrades, migrations and improvement projects.
• Ensuring network performance, availability and security are maintained to a high standard.
• Working closely with internal teams and stakeholders to resolve technical challenges.
• Producing and maintaining technical documentation.

What We're Looking For

• Strong Fortinet knowledge, particularly FortiGate.
• Experience with BGP, OSPF, VLANs and VPN technologies.
• Solid understanding of network security principles and best practices.
• Strong troubleshooting skills with the ability to resolve complex issues independently.
• Clear communication skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Ideally you’ll have;

• Fortinet certifications.
• Experience with Cisco, Aruba or Juniper technologies.
• Exposure to Azure or AWS networking.

What's in it for you?

• Pension scheme (up to 10% employer contribution)
• Ongoing training and certification support
• Clear opportunities for career progression