Lead Deployment Engineer

Gdh Consulting, Inc.; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 83,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental & Vision

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Pet insurance

Holiday pay

401(k)

Direct deposit

Wellbeats

Gym membership

Job summary

GDH is seeking a senior Lead Deployment Engineer to drive large-scale network transformation projects in the United States. You will lead Check Point to Fortinet migrations, oversee FortiGate configurations, and mentor engineering teams on firewall, network, and automation initiatives.

The role requires 7+ years in deployment or security engineering, strong Fortinet/Check Point expertise, Cisco routing, VPN experience, and on-site availability. Publishing pay range: $60.00 - $66.00 hourly.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7+ years of experience in network deployment or network security engineering.
• Extensive hands-on experience with FortiGate firewalls and related security solutions.
• Strong background in Check Point firewall administration and migration projects.
• Proficiency in Cisco routing and switching technologies.
• Experience with VPN technologies such as IPSec, SSL VPN, and Site-to-Site VPN.
• Familiarity with FortiManager and centralized policy management tools.
• Proven ability to analyze and migrate firewall policies effectively.
• Experience deploying High Availability (HA) firewall configurations.
• Strong troubleshooting, leadership, and communication skills.
• Ability to lead complex projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Availability to work on-site as required.

Responsibilities

• Lead teams in Check Point to Fortinet migration activities, including planning, deployment, and testing.
• Oversee the configuration, optimization, and management of FortiGate firewalls within a complex network environment.
• Analyze existing Check Point firewall policies, VPN configurations, NAT settings, and security architecture for migration readiness.
• Coordinate end-to-end migration processes, including detailed planning, execution, testing, and rollback strategies.
• Drive network segmentation and security modernization initiatives aligned with enterprise standards.
• Guide deployment engineers through implementation, troubleshooting, and resolution of technical issues.
• Collaborate with NetDevOps and Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) teams to support automation and operational improvements.
• Participate in maintenance windows, change management, and rollout activities for production environments.
• Ensure all migration activities comply with enterprise security policies and regulatory standards.
• Provide mentorship, technical guidance, and escalation support to engineering teams throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

Network security

FortiGate

Check Point

Cisco routing

VPN technologies

FortiManager

HA configurations

Team leadership

On-site availability

Job description

Role Summary

A senior-level Lead Deployment Engineer is responsible for managing large-scale network transformation projects, focusing on migrating enterprise security infrastructure from Check Point to Fortinet technologies. This role involves providing technical leadership, overseeing deployment activities, and mentoring engineering teams to ensure successful execution of firewall, network, and automation initiatives in a global environment. The position requires a strategic thinker with strong technical expertise in network security and infrastructure modernization.

Responsibilities

• Lead teams in Check Point to Fortinet migration activities, including planning, deployment, and testing.
• Oversee the configuration, optimization, and management of FortiGate firewalls within a complex network environment.
• Analyze existing Check Point firewall policies, VPN configurations, NAT settings, and security architecture for migration readiness.
• Coordinate end-to-end migration processes, including detailed planning, execution, testing, and rollback strategies.
• Drive network segmentation and security modernization initiatives aligned with enterprise standards.
• Guide deployment engineers through implementation, troubleshooting, and resolution of technical issues.
• Collaborate with NetDevOps and Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) teams to support automation and operational improvements.
• Participate in maintenance windows, change management, and rollout activities for production environments.
• Ensure all migration activities comply with enterprise security policies and regulatory standards.
• Provide mentorship, technical guidance, and escalation support to engineering teams throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7+ years of experience in network deployment or network security engineering.
• Extensive hands-on experience with Fortinet FortiGate firewalls and related security solutions.
• Strong background in Check Point firewall administration and migration projects.
• Proficiency in Cisco routing and switching technologies.
• Experience with VPN technologies such as IPSec, SSL VPN, and Site-to-Site VPN.
• Familiarity with FortiManager and centralized policy management tools.
• Proven ability to analyze and migrate firewall policies effectively.
• Experience deploying High Availability (HA) firewall configurations.
• Strong troubleshooting, leadership, and communication skills.
• Ability to lead complex projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Availability to work on-site as required.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired must verify their identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship, now or in the future.

This position is based in office and requires employee to work on-site.

Publishing Pay Range: $60.00 - $66.00 hourly

About GDH

At GDH, we believe in the power of people and the importance of caring. Our culture statement, "We care about people," isn't just a tagline - it's the core of everything we do. GDH is a premier staffing and talent solutions company dedicated to helping businesses find the best talent and assisting job seekers in finding their dream jobs. Who We Are: GDH, founded in 2001, has grown into a leader in providing staffing solutions across various industries. We specialize in IT across several sectors, connecting top talent with leading enterprises. As a Best of Staffing firm recognized for excellence in client, employee, talent, and women's services, we pride ourselves on our commitment to quality and service.

GDH Benefits

• Our health benefits include three medical insurance options with access to KISx Card, Zero Card, and HealthJoy concierge services.
• Other plan offerings include dental, vision, life, disability, supplemental insurance, and pet insurance plans.
• Enjoy additional perks like holiday pay, 401(k) plan, direct deposit, an employee referral program, work-life balance benefits, a Wellbeats membership, a discounted gym membership program, and more!

GDH provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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