Staff Network Engineer

NGP Management Oy; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 127,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

Fortinet is seeking a Staff Network Engineer to design, implement, and support our global enterprise and data center network infrastructure. This senior role provides technical leadership, drives infrastructure projects, and mentors other engineers while ensuring reliability and security across global networks.

You will design, implement, and maintain enterprise, WAN, and data center networks, lead architecture and modernization efforts, and collaborate with vendors to deliver secure, scalable

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of network engineering experience.
• Proven experience designing and operating mission-critical network infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain enterprise, WAN, and data center network infrastructure.
• Lead network architecture, expansion, and modernization projects for offices, labs, and data centers.
• Maintain critical infrastructure through upgrades, hardware refreshes, and lifecycle management.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex network issues and lead root cause analysis for major incidents.
• Develop and maintain network standards, documentation, and operational procedures.
• Enhance network security by implementing best practices, hardening standards, and new technologies.
• Collaborate with vendors and service providers for hardware, software, and connectivity solutions.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to network engineers and other IT staff.
• Participate in an on-call rotation supporting global infrastructure outside normal business hours.

Skills

Routing & switching

TCP/IP

Fortinet products

Enterprise networks

Troubleshooting

Project leadership

Networking automation

NSE4+

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

Job description

Fortinet is seeking a Staff Network Engineer to design, implement, and support our global enterprise and data center network infrastructure. This senior-level role is responsible for architecting scalable, secure, and highly available networking solutions that support critical business operations, data centers, labs, and cloud environments. The ideal candidate will provide technical leadership, drive infrastructure projects, and mentor other engineers while ensuring the reliability and security of Fortinet's global network.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain enterprise, WAN, and data center network infrastructure.
• Lead network architecture, expansion, and modernization projects for offices, labs, and data centers.
• Maintain critical infrastructure through upgrades, hardware refreshes, and lifecycle management.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex network issues and lead root cause analysis for major incidents.
• Develop and maintain network standards, documentation, and operational procedures.
• Enhance network security by implementing best practices, hardening standards, and new technologies.
• Collaborate with vendors and service providers for hardware, software, and connectivity solutions.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to network engineers and other IT staff.
• Participate in an on-call rotation supporting global infrastructure outside normal business hours.

Skills & Requirements

• Expert knowledge of routing, switching, TCP/IP, and enterprise network design.
• Strong experience with Fortinet products, firewalls, and network security technologies.
• Experience supporting large-scale enterprise and/or data center networks.
• Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Experience leading technical projects and mentoring engineers.
• Knowledge of network automation and scripting is a plus.
• Fortinet NSE 4 or above is a requirement for this position.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of network engineering experience.
• Proven experience designing and operating mission-critical network infrastructure.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.
• Ability to install, rack, and cable networking equipment as needed.

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $127,000-$155,000. 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 labour 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 the time of hire and annually at the Company’s discretion.

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 890,000+ customers around the globe.

Fortinet (NASDAQ: FTNT) secures the largest enterprise, service provider, and government organizations around the world. Fortinet empowers its customers with intelligent, seamless protection across the expanding attack surface and the power to take on ever-increasing performance requirements of the borderless network - today and into the future. Only the Fortinet Security Fabric architecture can deliver security without compromise to address the most critical security challenges, whether in networked, application, cloud or mobile environments. Fortinet ranks number one in the most security appliances shipped worldwide and more than 500,000 customers trust Fortinet to protect their businesses. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at [e-mail]. Fortinet is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity in our company, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, military/veteran status or any other applicable legally protected characteristics in the location in which the candidate is applying.