Network Security Engineer, Fortinet (Remote - US only)

IllTip; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

IllTip is seeking a remote security engineer to design, deploy and support Fortinet-based protections for enterprise and government clients. You will join a network security practice focused on zero-trust segmentation and repeatable operations.

The role requires hands-on Fortinet experience, strong networking knowledge, policy and VPN configuration skills, NSE4 or higher, and clear written and verbal communication; US work authorization is required.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of hands-on experience with Fortinet products.
• Strong networking fundamentals including subnetting, NAT, and routing protocols.
• Experience creating firewall policies and VPN configurations.
• Fortinet NSE 4 or higher certification required before hire.
• Strong troubleshooting and communication skills; comfortable with AI tools.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement and support Fortinet-based security solutions across FortiGate, FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer and FortiSwitch.
• Build and maintain firewall policies, IPSec and SSL VPNs, SD-WAN configurations and UTM profiles.
• Use centralized management tools to deploy policy across multiple firewalls and clients.
• Analyze logs, produce reports, and perform routine health checks, upgrades and audits.
• Troubleshoot network and security issues across multiple client environments.
• Produce clear configuration records, diagrams and SOPs; advise clients on security best practices.

Skills

Fortinet security

Networking fundamentals

Firewall policies

VPN configurations

Policy management

Troubleshooting

Written communication

Verbal communication

AI tool usage

Zero-trust concepts

Education

Fortinet NSE 4 certification

Tools

FortiGate

FortiManager

FortiAnalyzer

FortiSwitch

Job description

Candidates must already be authorized to work in the U.S. for any employer; no visa sponsorship is offered. Up to 25% travel may be required. This is a remote role with a cybersecurity services firm that works exclusively in information security and serves large enterprises and government agencies. You will join a network security and certificate/PKI practice that designs, deploys and runs next-generation firewall, VPN, SD-WAN and secure remote access solutions for managed service and consulting clients. The team emphasizes well-documented, repeatable operations and zero trust segmentation for clients in regulated industries.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement and support Fortinet-based security solutions across FortiGate, FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer and FortiSwitch platforms.
• Build and maintain firewall policies, IPSec and SSL VPNs, SD-WAN configurations and UTM security profiles.
• Use centralized management tools to deploy policy across multiple firewalls and clients.
• Analyze logs and events, produce reports, and run routine health checks, upgrades and policy audits.
• Troubleshoot network and security issues across multiple client environments, including switching, VLANs, and OSPF/BGP routing.
• Produce clear configuration records, diagrams and standard operating procedures, and advise clients on security best practices.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of hands‑on experience with Fortinet security products.
• Solid grasp of core networking: subnetting, NAT, routing protocols (OSPF, BGP), switching and VLANs.
• Experience creating firewall policies, security profiles and VPN configurations.
• Basic Fortinet certification (NSE 4 or higher preferred) is required before hire.
• Strong troubleshooting, written and verbal communication skills, and comfort using AI tools to work more efficiently.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States.

Applicants must be based in: United States.