Lead Fortinet Security Engineer

Brooksource; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k with match

Paid time off

Job summary

Brooksource is seeking a Senior Fortinet Security Engineer to join a high-performing security team supporting a large-scale enterprise environment in Jacksonville, FL. The role centers on Fortinet SME duties, governance of firewall policies, and ongoing platform administration across FortiGate, FortiManager, and FortiAnalyzer.

The ideal candidate will lead security initiatives, perform risk assessments, and provide technical leadership during upgrades, incidents, and proactive improvements to

Qualifications

• Advanced experience with Fortinet security platforms (FortiGate/FortiManager/FortiAnalyzer).
• Strong knowledge of firewall policy management and network security architecture.
• Experience providing technical leadership, risk assessments, and change management guidance.
• Proven incident response and troubleshooting capabilities in enterprise environments.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Fortinet SME for security technologies and best practices.
• Partner with network, security, and infrastructure teams on enterprise initiatives.
• Provide mentorship and knowledge transfer to engineering teams.
• Participate in architecture reviews, design discussions, and strategic planning.
• Recommend improvements to strengthen security posture and operational efficiency.
• Review, assess, and approve firewall policy changes and optimizations.

Skills

Fortinet platforms

Firewall policy management

Network security

Technical leadership

Incident response

Tools

FortiGate

FortiManager

FortiAnalyzer

Job description

Brooksource is seeking a Senior Fortinet Security Engineer to join a high-performing network and security team supporting a large-scale enterprise environment. This individual will serve as the Fortinet Subject Matter Expert (SME), helping drive security initiatives, firewall governance, infrastructure improvements, and operational excellence across a complex network ecosystem.

The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise with Fortinet technologies, strong network security fundamentals, and experience providing technical leadership, risk assessments, change management guidance, and advanced troubleshooting support within enterprise environments.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership & Engineering Support

• Serve as the primary SME for Fortinet security technologies and best practices.
• Partner with network, security, and infrastructure teams on enterprise security initiatives.
• Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and knowledge transfer to engineering teams.
• Participate in architecture reviews, design discussions, and strategic planning sessions.
• Recommend improvements to strengthen overall security posture and operational efficiency.

Firewall & Security Policy Management

• Review, assess, and approve firewall policy changes.
• Evaluate proposed rule modifications for security, operational, and performance impacts.
• Ensure security changes align with organizational standards and compliance requirements.
• Identify opportunities for firewall rule optimization and policy standardization.
• Support implementation of approved changes during maintenance windows.

Fortinet Platform Administration

• Administer and support: FortiGate Firewalls, FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer, Monitor platform health, logging, reporting, and automation capabilities.
• Recommend enhancements to improve visibility, scalability, and security effectiveness.
• Maintain security management platforms and associated configurations.

Firmware & Lifecycle Management

• Evaluate Fortinet firmware releases and security advisories.
• Conduct risk assessments related to upgrades and platform changes.
• Create testing plans, implementation strategies, and rollback procedures.
• Assess production impacts and develop recommendations prior to deployment.
• Support upgrade execution and post-implementation validation.
• Assist with troubleshooting complex network security incidents.
• Support planned maintenance activities and emergency change events.
• Partner with infrastructure, application, and security teams to resolve critical issues.
• Participate in root cause analysis and corrective action planning.
• Provide escalation support for enterprise security challenges.

Documentation & Communication

• Deliver technical briefings on: Security findings, Operational risks, Firmware upgrade impacts, Troubleshooting outcomes, Configuration recommendations, Develop implementation documentation, runbooks, and post-change reports.
• Communicate technical concepts effectively to both engineering and leadership audiences.

Required Qualifications

Technical Experience

• Advanced experience supporting Fortinet security platforms, including: FortiGate, FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer
• Strong understanding of: Firewall policy management, Network security architecture, Routing and switching, IPSec and SSL VPN technologies, High Availability (HA) configurations, Security logging and analysis
• Experience with: Security risk assessments, Firmware lifecycle management, Change management processes, Incident response and troubleshooting, Ability to analyze complex security issues and provide strategic recommendations.

Professional Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience presenting technical findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong mentoring and knowledge-sharing abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in maintenance windows and high-pressure incident response situations.
• Proven ability to collaborate across multiple technical disciplines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Fortinet NSE 4, NSE 5, NSE 6, or equivalent Fortinet certifications.
• Progression within the Fortinet Network Security Expert certification track.
• CISSP, Security+, or other industry-recognized security certifications.
• Experience supporting large enterprise or multi-site environments.

About Us:

At Brooksource, relationships are the foundation of everything we do. Since 2000, we’ve built lasting partnerships with clients, consultants, and internal teams to deliver an exceptional experience across every engagement. As a trusted IT and Engineering services provider, Brooksource supports Fortune 500 organizations through Experience-Driven Staffing, Professional Services, and Elevate, our proprietary Workforce Transformation program. Whether you're hiring for software development, cloud computing, cybersecurity, data analytics, or enterprise IT, our customized staffing solutions are designed to align with your company’s unique goals, culture, and technology stack. We offer flexible hiring models, including contract, contract-to-hire, and direct placement to meet your evolving business needs.

We are a certified partner of leading platforms, including Salesforce, AWS, Microsoft, and Google Cloud, enabling us to deliver scalable, end-to-end technology solutions. With a growing national footprint, Brooksource is redefining expectations in IT consulting, engineering services, and technology workforce solutions.

Disclaimer:

Brooksource, Medasource, and Calculated Hire are part of the Eight Eleven Group family of companies and operate under Eight Eleven Group, LLC. All employees receive the same benefits, policies, and terms of employment.

EEO:

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related conditions), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Benefits & Perks:

Brooksource offers competitive medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Dependent Care FSA, and supplemental coverage with plans that can fit each employee’s needs. We offer a 401k plan that includes a company match and is fully vested after you become eligible, paid time off, sick time, and paid company holidays. We also offer an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that provides services like virtual counseling, financial services, legal services, life coaching, etc.

Pay Disclaimer:

The pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.