Senior Network Engineer – Arista & Fortinet SME

New Era Technology; United States; Remote; USD 225,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent technology solutions provider is looking for a Senior Network Engineer to manage Arista-based infrastructures and lead a team of network engineers. The role requires 7-10 years of experience in enterprise networking and expertise in Arista and Fortinet technologies. This is a unique opportunity to work in a collaborative and innovative environment, with a competitive salary range of $225,000 - $230,000 USD.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years in enterprise network engineering.
• Minimum 5 years with Arista Networks.
• Minimum 5 years senior-level experience with Fortinet Firewall technologies.
• Must have team leadership or supervisory experience managing network engineers.
• Mandatory: Arista Certified Engineering Expert (ACE Level 3+).

Responsibilities

• Architect and maintain Arista-based network infrastructures.
• Design Layer 2/3 topologies using Arista EOS.
• Lead configuration and performance tuning of Fortinet firewalls.
• Supervise and mentor a team of network engineers.
• Drive automation efforts using Python and Ansible.

Skills

Enterprise network engineering

Arista Networks

Fortinet Firewall technologies

Team leadership

Automation (Python, Ansible)

Cloud integration (Azure, AWS, GCP)

Education

Arista Certified Engineering Expert (ACE Level 3+)

Cisco CCNP/CCIE or Juniper JNCIP/JNCIE

Tools

FortiOS

Cisco IOS and NX-OS

Python

Ansible

Job description

Remote

Join New Era Technology, where People First is at the heart of everything we do. With a global team of over 4,500 professionals, we’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, empowered, and inspired to grow. Our mission is to securely connect people, places, and information with end-to-end technology solutions at scale.

At New Era, you’ll join a team-oriented culture that prioritizes your personal and professional development. Work alongside industry-certified experts, access continuous training, and enjoy competitive benefits. Driven by values like Community, Integrity, Agility, and Commitment, we nurture our people to deliver exceptional customer service.

If you want to make an impact in a supportive, growth-oriented environment, New Era is the place for you.

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Network Engineer with expert-level certification in Arista Networks and hands-on experience in Fortinet firewalls. This is a 21-month contract role and will require a candidate with proven supervisory experience, as they will be responsible for overseeing a team of other network engineers.

The ideal candidate will bring 7–10 years of enterprise networking expertise and play a key role in designing and implementing the migration of existing Cisco network infrastructure to Arista platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect and maintain Arista-based network infrastructures and Fortinet NGFW & SD-WAN solutions
• Design Layer 2/3 topologies using Arista EOS, Cloud Vision, and spine-leaf architecture
• Lead configuration, policy development, and performance tuning of Fortinet firewalls
• Supervise and mentor a team of network engineers, ensuring quality and timely delivery of projects
• Drive automation efforts using Python, Ansible, and Fortinet APIs
• Collaborate across cybersecurity, infrastructure, and cloud application teams
• Develop and enforce Zero Trust segmentation across Arista and Fortinet platforms
• Troubleshoot complex network and security events using Forti Manager and Forti Analyzer

Required Qualifications

• 7–10 years in enterprise network engineering
• Minimum 5 years with Arista Networks
• Minimum 5 years senior-level experience with Fortinet Firewall technologies
• Must have team leadership or supervisory experience managing network engineers
• Mandatory: Arista Certified Engineering Expert (ACE Level 3+)
• Preferred: Cisco CCNP/CCIE or Juniper JNCIP/JNCIE
• Bonus: Fortinet NSE Level 4 or higher
• BGP, OSPF, VXLAN, EVPN
• Cisco IOS and NX-OS configuration and troubleshooting
• FortiOS rule base management, threat mitigation, and HA deployment
• Python, Ansible, and RESTful APIs
• Hybrid cloud integration: Azure, AWS, GCP
• SDN architecture and micro segmentation

Preferred Traits

• Strategic and security-conscious infrastructure thinker
• Strong leadership with mentoring capabilities
• Detail-driven and flexible in dynamic enterprise environments
• Eager to innovate and elevate network performance

The pay range for this position is $225,000 - $230,000 USD.

New Era Technology is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. We are committed to respecting your privacy and recognize the need for appropriate protection and management of any Personal Data that you may provide us.