Network Engineer - Fortinet & WAN Modernization (Hybrid)

ActioNet, Inc.; Silver Spring (MD); Hybrid; USD 84,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

ActioNet, Inc. is seeking a Network Engineer to support enterprise WAN/LAN environments and lead modernization from Cisco to Fortinet technologies. The hybrid role requires onsite presence in Silver Spring, MD with Secret clearance eligibility.

You will design, deploy, and maintain network infrastructure, handle day-to-day operations, and assist senior engineers on new solutions while coordinating with vendors and internal teams.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience supporting the installation, implementation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of enterprise-wide WAN and LAN environments.
• Hands-on experience configuring, supporting, and troubleshooting network infrastructure.
• Experience with network hardware, communications protocols, and network architectures.
• Fortinet experience strongly preferred, especially Cisco-to-Fortinet migrations.
• Training or certifications in ITIL, vendor-specific networking technologies, CompTIA, or similar areas.

Responsibilities

• Assist in designing, implementing, and managing WAN infrastructure and related processes.
• Provide production support for network infrastructure, including day-to-day operations, monitoring, troubleshooting, and problem resolution.
• Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot network hardware and software in accordance with approved designs.
• Support the transition and modernization of network infrastructure, including migration from Cisco to Fortinet technologies.
• Assist with the configuration, deployment, and troubleshooting of Fortinet network and security solutions.
• Document network configurations, troubleshooting activities, and implemented solutions.

Skills

WAN/LAN

Fortinet experience

Cisco-to-Fortinet migration

Security clearance eligibility

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

FortiGate

Job description

ActioNet, Inc. is seeking a Network Engineer to support enterprise WAN/LAN environments and lead modernization from Cisco to Fortinet technologies. The hybrid role requires onsite presence in Silver Spring, MD with Secret clearance eligibility.

You will design, deploy, and maintain network infrastructure, handle day-to-day operations, and assist senior engineers on new solutions while coordinating with vendors and internal teams.