Senior FortiNet Network Engineer

Droisys; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Droisys is seeking a Senior FortiNet Network Engineer for a 12‑month engagement in Plano, TX. The role requires hands‑on Fortinet expertise to configure, manage, and troubleshoot Fortinet environments, including FortiGate firewalls and SD-WAN, under senior guidance.

You will monitor performance with LogicMonitor and FortiAnalyzer/FortiManager, maintain documentation, and coordinate with ISPs and internal teams to ensure smooth operations. Enterprise VPNs, NAT, and security profiles are key areas.

Qualifications

• Deep, practical Fortinet experience with FortiGate devices.
• Hands-on experience configuring, managing, and troubleshooting Fortinet environments.
• Experience with firewalls, VPNs, NAT, and security profiles.
• Ability to work independently and follow runbooks.
• Strong documentation and ticketing experience.

Responsibilities

• Support and maintain Fortinet firewall and SD-WAN environment under guidance of senior engineers, including routine policy changes, firmware updates, and configuration backups.
• Execute shop turn-ups, refreshes, and standard change requests following established templates and runbooks.
• Respond to network incidents and tickets through the queue, performing first-and-second-level troubleshooting and escalating complex issues to the Senior Network Engineer when appropriate.
• Assist with network infrastructure projects - upgrades, migrations, expansions, and new site builds - owning assigned tasks within a larger project plan.
• Monitor network performance using tools such as LogicMonitor and FortiAnalyzer/FortiManager, investigate alerts, and help drive issues to resolution.
• Maintain accurate network documentation, diagrams, IP address records, and configuration standards.
• Coordinate with ISPs and carriers to open tickets, validate circuits, and follow through to resolution.
• Partner with IT support, security, and operations teams to ensure the smooth day-to-day operation of the network.
• Strong hands‑on experience with Fortinet / FortiGate
• Configuration, administration, and troubleshooting of Fortinet firewalls
• Experience with firewall policies, NAT, VPNs, security profiles, and related Fortinet security features
• Experience managing and troubleshooting Fortinet environments in production
• Familiarity with FortiManager and FortiAnalyzer is preferred
• Ability to independently diagnose and resolve Fortinet-related issues
• Fortinet certifications are a plus, but strong hands‑on experience is more important

Skills

Fortinet FortiGate

FortiManager

FortiAnalyzer

VPNs

Firewall Policies

Troubleshooting

Network Security

Tools

LogicMonitor

FortiAnalyzer

Job description

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Job Title: Senior FortiNet Network Engineer

Duration: 12 Months

We are looking for a hands‑on Fortinet expert with strong experience working with Fortinet network security solutions.

The primary requirement for this role is deep, practical Fortinet experience. We are looking for someone who has worked extensively with Fortinet technologies and can independently configure, manage, troubleshoot, and support Fortinet environments.

What we’re looking for:

• Support and maintain the company’s Fortinet firewall and SD-WAN environment under the guidance of senior engineers, including routine policy changes, firmware updates, and configuration backups.
• Execute shop turn-ups, refreshes, and standard change requests following established templates and runbooks.
• Respond to network incidents and tickets through the queue, performing first-and-second-level troubleshooting and escalating complex issues to the Senior Network Engineer when appropriate.
• Assist with network infrastructure projects - upgrades, migrations, expansions, and new site builds - owning assigned tasks within a larger project plan.
• Monitor network performance using tools such as LogicMonitor and FortiAnalyzer/FortiManager, investigate alerts, and help drive issues to resolution.
• Maintain accurate network documentation, diagrams, IP address records, and configuration standards.
• Coordinate with ISPs and carriers to open tickets, validate circuits, and follow through to resolution.
• Partner with IT support, security, and operations teams to ensure the smooth day-to-day operation of the network.
• Strong hands‑on experience with Fortinet / FortiGate
• Configuration, administration, and troubleshooting of Fortinet firewalls
• Experience with firewall policies, NAT, VPNs, security profiles, and related Fortinet security features
• Experience managing and troubleshooting Fortinet environments in production
• Familiarity with FortiManager and FortiAnalyzer is preferred
• Ability to independently diagnose and resolve Fortinet-related issues
• Fortinet certifications are a plus, but strong hands‑on experience is more important

Droisys is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law. Droisys believes in diversity, inclusion, and belonging, and we are committed to fostering a diverse work environment.