Network Engineering Fortinet Platform Lead

RecruitGo; Philippines; On-site; PHP 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Office-based in BGC, Taguig

US Central Time shift coverage

Dedicated collaboration with MSP teams

Job summary

RecruitGo is seeking a highly technical Network & Security Platform Lead with Fortinet SD-WAN expertise to design, implement, and optimize enterprise network and security platforms. This hands-on leadership role requires extensive Fortinet experience, MSP exposure, and the ability to deliver large-scale network projects.

The ideal candidate will lead complex deployments, mentor engineers, produce clear designs and implementation plans, and collaborate with client teams to meet strict technical

Qualifications

• 7+ years of hands-on experience in network engineering, security, or infrastructure.
• Strong Fortinet SD-WAN and Fortinet security technologies expertise.
• Fortinet NSE 7 certification preferred and Cisco CCNP-level knowledge.
• Experience with enterprise networking including BGP, OSPF, VLANs, VPNs, and SD-WAN.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, architecture, implementation, and optimization of enterprise network and security solutions.
• Serve as technical lead for Fortinet platforms and related technologies.
• Design secure, scalable SD-WAN, LAN/WAN, data center, and network security architectures.
• Lead complex network transformations, migrations, upgrades, and deployments.
• Provide advanced troubleshooting and escalate complex issues as needed.
• Produce high-level and low-level designs, documentation, and implementation plans.

Skills

Network engineering

Network security

MSP/enterprise experience

Enterprise networking

Troubleshooting

Education

Fortinet NSE 7 certification

Cisco CCNP certification

Tools

Fortinet SD-WAN

FortiGate

FortiManager

FortiAnalyzer

FortiSASE

Job description

Job Description:

About Us:

RecruitGo is a leading Employer of Record (EOR) company specializing in bridging top talent in emerging markets with global clients. Our services enable businesses to hire, manage, and pay employees internationally with ease. We are committed to providing seamless and efficient solutions to our clients and fostering a dynamic and inclusive work environment for our team.

Position Overview

• We are seeking a highly technical Network & Security Platform Lead specializing in Fortinet SD-WAN to lead the design, implementation, optimization, and support of enterprise network and security platforms.

  This is a hands-on technical leadership role suited for an experienced network engineer with strong Fortinet expertise, enterprise/MSP experience, data center exposure, and a proven track record of delivering and designing large-scale network projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, architecture, implementation, and optimization of enterprise network and security solutions.

• Serve as the technical lead for Fortinet SD-WAN, FortiGate, FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer, and related Fortinet platforms.

• Design and implement secure, scalable SD-WAN, LAN/WAN, data center, and network security architectures.

• Lead complex network transformation, migration, upgrade, and infrastructure deployment projects.

• Provide advanced troubleshooting and technical escalation support for complex network and security issues.

• Develop high-level and low-level network designs, technical documentation, implementation plans, and network diagrams.

• Work closely with engineering, operations, and client teams to deliver projects within agreed technical and operational requirements.

• Review existing network environments and recommend improvements to performance, security, resilience, and scalability.

• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to network engineers and other technical teams.

• Participate in incident response, root-cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Ensure solutions follow enterprise networking and security best practices.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of hands-on experience in network engineering, network security, or infrastructure engineering.

• Strong and demonstrable expertise in Fortinet SD-WAN and Fortinet security technologies.

• Fortinet NSE 7-level expertise/certification strongly preferred.

• Cisco CCNP-level knowledge or certification.

• Strong knowledge of enterprise networking, including:
  • BGP, OSPF, EIGRP
  • VLANs, VPNs, routing and switching
  • SD-WAN technologies
  • Network security and firewalls
  • High availability and network redundancy

• Experience with data center networking and infrastructure.

• Proven experience working within an MSP and/or enterprise environment supporting multiple customers or large-scale infrastructure.

• Demonstrable experience designing and delivering large, complex network projects from planning through implementation.

• Strong experience producing network architecture, design documentation, and technical implementation plans.

• Excellent troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

• Strong communication skills with the ability to work directly with technical stakeholders and customers.

Preferred Experience

• FortiSASE, FortiAnalyzer, FortiManager, and FortiAuthenticator.

• Experience with multi-site enterprise networks and hybrid infrastructure.

• Experience leading network migrations, SD-WAN rollouts, data center projects, or major infrastructure transformations.

• Experience supporting US-based or international enterprise customers.

• Relevant Fortinet and Cisco certifications.

The ideal candidate is a senior-level network engineer and technical leader who remains highly hands-on. They should be able to independently design enterprise network architectures, lead major Fortinet SD-WAN deployments, troubleshoot complex environments, and demonstrate tangible evidence of successful large-scale project delivery.

This is a highly technical Platform Lead role, not primarily a people-management position.

Why RecruitGo?

RecruitGo seamlessly links world-class business partners with top-tier global talent in emerging markets. Secure legal employment through our Employer of Record services and embark on a journey to unparalleled professional opportunities.

• Working Arrangement: 100% office-based in BGC, Taguig — this is not a hybrid role.

• Shift: Two shifts will be provided for full US Central Time coverage: 6:00 AM – 3:00 PM and 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM ( Both shifts include a 1-hour unpaid lunch break).

• Employees must be comfortable working US-based schedules and following the assigned shift.

• Diverse Challenges: Each day offers fresh opportunities and unique challenges that keep your work engaging and rewarding.

• Team Collaboration: Join forces with a supportive team, where your insights and contributions are valued.

• Inclusivity: Be part of an inclusive and diverse workplace that values your contributions. Work with the internal team to ensure timely delivery of services to clients and ensure that client expectations are met.