Fortinet Network Engineer at MetroSys Long Beach, CA

kozmetickesluzby.vecnakraska.sk - Jobboard; Long Beach (CA); Vor Ort; USD 80.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

kozmetickesluzby.vecnakraska.sk - Jobboard is seeking a Fortinet Network Engineer in Long Beach, California. The role involves designing and maintaining secure network infrastructure using Fortinet solutions. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of hands-on experience with FortiGate, VPN technologies, and networking protocols.

The position also entails responsibilities such as monitoring security events, optimizing network performance, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Candidates with Fortinet certifications will be prioritized.

Qualifikationen

• 5+ years of hands-on experience with Fortinet networking solutions.
• Strong knowledge of firewall administration and VPN technologies.
• Familiarity with security frameworks and compliance.

Aufgaben

• Configure, deploy, and manage FortiGate firewalls.
• Optimize network security and ensure high availability.
• Monitor security events and troubleshoot issues.

Kenntnisse

Fortinet networking solutions

Firewall administration

VPN technologies

Network protocols (BGP, OSPF, VLANs, etc.)

Problem-solving skills

Communication abilities

Ausbildung

Fortinet NSE4 certification or higher

5+ years of experience

Tools

FortiGate

FortiManager

FortiAnalyzer

Jobbeschreibung

Position Overview:

We are seeking a skilled Fortinet Network Engineer to design, implement, and maintain secure and efficient network infrastructure utilizing Fortinet security solutions . The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with FortiGate firewalls, SD-WAN, VPNs, FortiAnalyzer, FortiManager, and other Fortinet security products . This role involves working closely with IT teams to optimize network security, ensure high availability, and troubleshoot issues.

Key Responsibilities:

Network Security & Firewall Management:

• Configure, deploy, and maintain FortiGate firewalls (policies, NAT, VPNs, UTM features).
• Monitor and manage Fortinet SD-WAN for optimized traffic flow and redundancy.
• Set up and maintain IPSec and SSL VPNs for secure remote access.
• Perform firewall rule audits, tuning, and optimization to enhance security posture.
• Implement Fortinet UTM (Unified Threat Management) features including web filtering, antivirus, and intrusion prevention.

Network Design & Administration:

• Design and implement LAN/WAN architectures using Fortinet solutions.
• Configure and maintain FortiSwitch and FortiAP for seamless networking.
• Integrate Fortinet solutions with existing infrastructure to enhance security and performance.
• Work with third-party vendors and ISPs to optimize network connectivity.

Monitoring & Troubleshooting:

• Utilize FortiAnalyzer and FortiManager for logging, reporting, and centralized firewall management.
• Proactively monitor network security events, troubleshoot issues, and implement solutions.
• Conduct penetration testing and vulnerability assessments to identify risks.
• Provide Level 2/3 support for network-related incidents and service requests.

Compliance & Best Practices:

• Ensure Fortinet security solutions comply with industry standards and best practices.
• Assist in disaster recovery and business continuity planning for network infrastructure.
• Stay updated on Fortinet certifications, firmware updates, and emerging cybersecurity threats .
• Maintain accurate documentation of configurations, policies, and network diagrams.

Qualifications & Experience:

• 5+ years of hands-on experience with Fortinet networking solutions (FortiGate, FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer, etc.).
• Strong knowledge of firewall administration, security policies, and VPN technologies .
• Experience with Fortinet SD-WAN, high availability (HA), and load balancing .
• Solid understanding of network protocols (BGP, OSPF, VLANs, QoS, NAT, DHCP, DNS, etc.) .
• Familiarity with security frameworks and compliance (NIST, PCI-DSS, ISO 27001, etc.) .
• Fortinet NSE4 or higher certification preferred (NSE5, NSE6, NSE7 a plus).
• Knowledge of cloud networking (Azure, AWS, GCP) and integration with Fortinet security solutions is a plus.
• Strong problem-solving skills with excellent communication and documentation abilities .