Senior Fortinet Network Engineer & SD-WAN Lead

Hamilton Barnes Associates Limited; West Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Senior technical authority

Project team exposure

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Hamilton Barnes Associates Limited is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to own 3rd/4th line escalations within a Fortinet-focused environment. You will drive proactive improvements, lead issue resolution, and strengthen customer networks across FortiGate, FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer, FortiSD-WAN, and FortiSASE estates.

The role demands SD-WAN proficiency, Fortinet expertise, and a proactive mindset. Hybrid work pattern applies with on-site Wednesdays and remote work other days, including

Qualifications

• Deep Fortinet expertise and hands-on Fortinet stack experience.

Responsibilities

• Own 3rd and 4th line escalations across the Fortinet estate and act as the senior technical authority on the team.
• Drive proactive support, identify recurring issues, run BAU improvement projects, and reduce ticket volume.
• Manage and support FortiGate, FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer, FortiSD-WAN, and FortiSASE environments.
• Support SD-WAN deployments and ongoing management across the customer base.
• VPN configuration, management, and troubleshooting across the estate.
• Use LogicMonitor or PRTG for network monitoring and performance visibility.
• Support the project team when required, dip into project delivery alongside BAU.
• Contribute to a staggered shift pattern, 7am-5:30pm across a team of six.
• FortiGate, FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer, FortiSD-WAN, FortiSASE
• VPN, LogicMonitor / PRTG
• Meraki, Cisco, HPE Aruba / Silverpeak SD-WAN

Skills

Fortinet expertise

SD-WAN experience

VPN configuration

Analytical mindset

Shift adaptability

NSE5 certification

LogicMonitor/PRTG experience

Tools

FortiGate

FortiManager

FortiAnalyzer

FortiSD-WAN

FortiSASE

Meraki

HPE Aruba Silverpeak SD-WAN

LogicMonitor

PRTG

Cisco

Job description

Hamilton Barnes Associates Limited is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to own 3rd/4th line escalations within a Fortinet-focused environment. You will drive proactive improvements, lead issue resolution, and strengthen customer networks across FortiGate, FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer, FortiSD-WAN, and FortiSASE estates.

The role demands SD-WAN proficiency, Fortinet expertise, and a proactive mindset. Hybrid work pattern applies with on-site Wednesdays and remote work other days, including