Fortinet Network Engineer; Part Time

Position: Fortinet Network Engineer (Part Time)
******* Consultant must sit in the Garner, NC area******
* Top Skills' Details

Network Troubleshooting & Break-Fix:
The primary function of this role is to absorb the break-fix workload from the full-time network engineer. The candidate must be able to work independently, diagnose issues quickly, and resolve them without hand-holding. Strong analytical skills and the ability to engage directly with site administrators and non-technical users are essential.

VLAN & Segmentation:
Solid working knowledge of VLAN configuration, network segmentation, and WAN connectivity including site-to-site VPNs is required. This person needs to understand how the network is structured and be able to make configuration changes confidently within established standards.

Fortinet:
Hands-on experience configuring and troubleshooting Forti Switch, FortiAP, and Fortinet wireless controllers in a multi-site enterprise environment.

Description:

We are looking for a part-time network contractor to support their network infrastructure team in Garner, NC. Working directly alongside the full-time Network Engineer, this person will handle day-to-day break-fix tickets, site support, and infrastructure maintenance - freeing the full-time engineer to focus on project-based work and strategic initiatives.

This is a hands-on role in a multi-site enterprise environment with a strong focus on Fortinet switching and wireless technologies.

The right candidate is self-sufficient, communicates clearly with both technical and non-technical stakeholders, and can manage competing priorities within a part-time schedule. They are decommissioning alot of cisco equipment so that would be nice to have, however, Fortinet would be the primary area of expertise followed by Palo Alto. Palo is more on the IT Security side so this person will not need to be an expert by any means but experience in it would be a nice to have as well.

Support day-to-day operation and maintenance of enterprise network infrastructure including switching, wireless, and WAN connectivity

Configure and support Fortinet switches, wireless controllers, and FortiAP deployments across multiple sites

Troubleshoot network connectivity issues across wired, wireless, and site-to-site environments

Work directly with site administrators to resolve local network issues and support project-related activities

Perform routine maintenance including firmware updates, configuration backups, and validation checks

Support VLAN configuration and network segmentation aligned to operational and security requirements

Assist with WAN connectivity troubleshooting including circuits and site-to-site VPNs

Coordinate with vendors and service providers to resolve circuit, hardware, or connectivity issues

Maintain accurate network documentation, diagrams, and SOPs

Provide escalation support to the Service Desk for network-related incidents

Skills

Troubleshooting, vlan, fortinet, break fix, Paloalto, NSE 3, NSE 4, itil service management, cisco routers

Top Skills Details

Troubleshooting,vlan,fortinet,break fix

Additional

Skills & Qualifications

3+ years of hands-on experience in network support or engineering roles

Associate degree in IT or related field, or equivalent hands-on experience

Working knowledge of TCP/IP, VLANs, routing, switching, and wireless networking

Ability to follow established network standards and change management processes

Strong documentation skills and attention to detail

Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities within a part-time capacity

Experience Level

Intermediate Level

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Garner, NC.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $70.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

- Medical, dental & vision
- Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
- Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the…