Fortinet Security Engineer – FortiGate, VPN & FortiExtender

Paylocity; Greer (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

4-day work week

Paid Holidays

Training & Certification Opportunities

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Network Controls & Electric, LLC is seeking a Fortinet-Certified Network Security Technician in Greer, SC. You will configure and deploy Fortinet security solutions from design through implementation and troubleshoot installations.

Expect field work across Upstate SC, collaboration with field techs and estimators, and opportunities to work with Cisco/Aruba platforms. The role emphasizes Fortinet certifications, firewall policy configuration, VPNs, and central management via

Qualifications

• Fortinet Certified Professional (FCP) for FortiGate 7.x; current or renewed in 2025/2026.
• Fortinet Certified Specialist (FCSS) certification strongly preferred.
• Hands-on Fortinet deployments: firewall policy config, site-to-site/SSL VPN, VLANs, routing, FortiManager/FortiAnalyzer.
• Experience with cellular failover or mobile/vehicle network deployments a plus.
• Familiarity with FortiOS firmware versions and upgrade procedures.
• Ability to design and document network security implementations for customers.
• Strong LAN/WAN troubleshooting across security platforms.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel to Upstate SC client sites.
• Relevant experience in network admin/IT services or network security preferred.
• Additional responsibilities as required.

Responsibilities

• Configure and deploy Fortinet security solutions from design through implementation.
• Troubleshoot deployed Fortinet environments and document configurations.
• Travel to customer sites across Upstate South Carolina for deployment and support.

Skills

FCP certification

FCSS certification

Fortinet deployments

Firewall configuration

VPN setup

VLANs

FortiManager/FortiAnalyzer

LAN/WAN troubleshooting

Travel readiness

Security design

Tools

FortiGate

FortiManager

FortiAnalyzer

FortiSwitch

FortiAP

Cisco

Aruba

Job description

Network Controls & Electric, LLC is seeking a Fortinet-Certified Network Security Technician in Greer, SC. You will configure and deploy Fortinet security solutions from design through implementation and troubleshoot installations.

Expect field work across Upstate SC, collaboration with field techs and estimators, and opportunities to work with Cisco/Aruba platforms. The role emphasizes Fortinet certifications, firewall policy configuration, VPNs, and central management via