Senior Technical Support Specialist

Fortinet Inc.; Florida; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

401(k) and holidays

Comprehensive leave

Job summary

Fortinet is seeking a Senior Technical Support Specialist for its Sunrise, FL hub. You will provide expert troubleshooting for Fortinet products, primarily FortiGate, and analyze configurations and system information to recommend corrective actions.

You will educate customers, reference technical docs, and replicate issues in a lab to isolate solutions. The role requires 3+ years in technical support or network security, with a bachelor’s degree desirable.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years in technical support or system administration in networking/security.
• Bachelor’s degree desirable in CS/SE or related field.
• Deep working knowledge of Windows, macOS, Unix/Linux.
• Strong understanding of TCP/IP, routing, L2/L3 switching.
• Experience with security products (firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPN, virus scanning).
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Experience using AI tools to aid daily activities.
• Call center experience desirable, supporting data networking or security products.
• Knowledge management principles; KCS experience is a plus.
• Ability to work in the office 3–5 days a week.
• Potential on-call rotation.

Responsibilities

• As a Senior Technical Support Specialist, provide troubleshooting on Fortinet products, especially FortiGate.
• Collect, analyze, and change recommendations of configuration information.
• Collect and analyze customer system information.
• Recommend corrective actions based on analysis.
• Provide customer education to fill knowledge gaps.
• Consult technical docs, bulletins, and release notes for known issues.
• Reproduce customer environments in lab, isolate and solve problems; suggest new solutions.
• Follow up on cases with proper escalation and closure.
• Manage customer communications and expectations until case closure; lead escalation meetings.

Skills

Tech support experience

Networking knowledge

Security product knowledge

TCP/IP expertise

Troubleshooting

AI tools usage

Call center experience

KCS knowledge

Communication skills

On-call rotation

Office 3–5 days

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or related field

Job description

Fortinet a cybersecurity pioneer with over two decades of excellence. Our mission is to safeguard people, devices, and data everywhere. As we continue to shape the future of cybersecurity, Fortinet recently announced the opening of our latest global Innovation Hub in Sunrise FL, where our expansion will include a team of Technical Support Specialists. We are seeking to fill theSupportSpecialist role,a support and escalation point for Fortinet customers and partnerswith the goal of enhancing our global Customer Success and Support function, providing exceptional customer service and technical help for our loyal customers and to contribute to the success of our rapidly growing business. I n addition to being able to provide firsthand expertise in the day to day use of Fortinet technology, this role will also interface with QA and development to solve customer problems and identify solutions, optimizations and improvements through replication and testing.

As a Senior Technical Support Specialist, you will:

• Provide troubleshooting expertise on the core Fortinet products - especially FortiGate
• Collection, analysis and change recommendations of configuration information
• Collection and analysis of customer system information
• Recommend corrective actions based on analysis
• Provide Customer education where needed due to gaps in networking, product knowledge etc.
• Consultation of technical documentation, bulletins and release notes for known problems
• Reproduction of customer environments on lab equipment; work to isolate and solve problems; recommend potential new solutions.
• Follow up on technical cases including proper escalation and management of the case until case closure.
• Manage customer communications and expectations until the closure of each case; conduct and lead customer management meetings regarding escalation

We Are Looking For:

• Candidate with a minimum 3 plus years of experience in a technical support or system administration role in a networking/security company or equivalent education
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering or related field, or an equivalent combination of training and experience is desirable.
• Deep working knowledge of operating systems -- Windows, OSX, Unix/Linux
• Strong understanding of TCP/IP, routing protocols, L2/L3 switching.
• Experience with security products -firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPN, virus scanning.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Past experience using AI tools to help the effectiveness of day-to-day activities
• Previous call center experience, preferably supporting data networking products and/or security products is desirable.
• A working understanding of knowledge management principles in daily workflow; KCS framework experience is an added advantage
• Ability to work in the office 3-5 days a week
• Possibility of an on-Call rotation
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal

Fortinet offers employees a variety of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 401(k), 11 paid holidays, vacation time, and sick time as well as a comprehensive leave program.

Wage ranges are based on various factors including the labor market, job type, and job level. Exact salary offers will be determined by factors such as the candidate's subject knowledge, skill level, qualifications, experience, and geographic location.

All roles are eligible to participate in the Fortinet equity program, Bonus eligibility is reviewed at time of hire and annually at the Company’s discretion.

About Our Team:

Join the Fortinet TAC team in Atlanta, known for its collaborative ethos, working seamlessly with global customers, internal engineering teams and product development groups. Our team culture emphasizes continuous learning, innovation, and a strong commitment to customer satisfaction. We embrace Fortinet’s core values of openness, teamwork and innovation, fostering an environment where team members support each other, share knowledge, and leverage AI to solve complex technical challenges. Our inclusive and dynamic team thrives on collaboration and is driven by the shared goal of maintaining Fortinet’s high standards of excellence in cybersecurity solutions

Why Join Us:

We encourage candidates from all backgrounds and identities to apply. We offer a supportive work environment and a competitive Total Rewards package to support you with your overall health and financial well-being.

Embark on a challenging, enjoyable, and rewarding career journey with Fortinet. Join us in bringing solutions that make a meaningful and lasting impact to our 660,000+ customers around the globe.