Senior Network & Security Operations Engineer – Fortinet

Sharp Source; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 110,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

Sharp Source seeks a Senior Network & Security Operations Engineer with Fortinet expertise to manage and optimize security operations for client environments. You will address technical issues, implement Fortinet solutions, and ensure robust network security.

The role requires excellent English communication, the ability to work across global time zones, and immediate availability. This is a 1-month contract for 40 hours per week, with remote/work-from-anywhere options.

Qualifications

• Fortinet certifications required or proven expertise.
• Strong customer-facing communication skills for clear client interactions.
• Excellent written and spoken English for professional communication.
• Ability to coordinate across different time zones and teams.

Responsibilities

• Communicate effectively with customers to address technical issues and provide solutions.
• Collaborate across different time zones to ensure seamless operations and support.
• Be immediately available to respond to operational needs and project requirements.

Skills

Fortinet certifications

Customer-facing communication

English proficiency

Time-zone coordination

Job description

Role SummaryThe Senior Network & Security Operations Engineer – Fortinet is responsible for managing and optimizing network security operations, with a focus on Fortinet technologies.Key ResponsibilitiesCommunicate effectively with customers to address technical issues and provide solutions.Collaborate across different time zones to ensure seamless operations and support.Leverage Fortinet certifications to implement and maintain secure network environments.Be immediately available to respond to operational needs and project requirements.Required QualificationsFluent spoken and written English — ability to communicate clearly and professionally in all interactions.Strong customer-facing communication skills — adept at building rapport and addressing client needs effectively.Comfortable working across different time zones — flexibility to coordinate with global teams.Immediate availability — readiness to start and contribute without delay.Fortinet certifications — proven expertise in Fortinet technologies and solutions.Nice to HaveFortinet — additional hands-on experience with Fortinet products and tools.Location and Working ArrangementThis is a contractual role requiring 40 hours per week over a 1-month period. The location is not specified, and candidates must be comfortable working remotely or across varying time zones.