Fortinet Network Engineer

Required IT; Whitmore; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT services company in the UK is seeking an experienced Network Engineer for an office-based role. The successful candidate will manage and optimize network infrastructure, ensuring a secure and reliable network environment. Key qualifications include strong hands-on experience with Fortinet firewalls and solid VMware skills. This role offers an opportunity to work closely with a high-performing infrastructure team.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience with Fortinet firewalls is a must.
• Solid VMware administration skills are required.
• Experience with Cisco switching (CLI), TCP/IP, VLANs, VPNs is necessary.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage and optimise network infrastructure across various environments.
• Configure and maintain essential network equipment.
• Monitor network performance and resolve escalations.
• Deploy security updates as per business standards.

Skills

Fortinet firewalls

VMware administration

TCP/IP

VLANs

VPNs

load balancing

troubleshooting skills

analytical skills

Job description

Network Engineer – Office-Based Role

We’re looking for an experienced Network Engineer to join our small, high‑performing infrastructure team. This is an onsite, office‑based position, responsible for maintaining and improving a secure, reliable, and high‑performing network environment. You’ll work closely with infrastructure and security colleagues, contributing to ongoing enhancements across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and optimise network infrastructure across virtual, cloud, and WAN environments
• Configure and maintain firewalls, routers, switches, and load balancers
• Support backup, disaster recovery, and general infrastructure improvements
• Monitor network performance, troubleshoot issues, and resolve escalations
• Deploy security and operational updates in line with business standards
• Work with vendors on technical escalations

Essential Experience

• Strong hands‑on experience with Fortinet firewalls (must have)
• Solid VMware administration skills (must have)
• Cisco switching (CLI), TCP / IP, VLANs, VPNs, load balancing
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills
• Knowledge of Linux and Windows environments
• Experience deploying security updates and monitoring network performance