Fortinet Network Engineer at MetroSys Long , CA

Position Overview:

We are seeking a skilled Fortinet Network Engineer to design, implement, and maintain secure and efficient network infrastructure utilizing Fortinet security solutions . The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with Forti Gate firewalls, SD-WAN, VPNs, Forti Analyzer, Forti Manager, and other Fortinet security products . This role involves working closely with IT teams to optimize network security, ensure high availability, and troubleshoot issues.

• Configure, deploy, and maintain Forti Gate firewalls (policies, NAT, VPNs, UTM features).
• Monitor and manage Fortinet SD-WAN for optimized traffic flow and redundancy.
• Set up and maintain IPSec and SSL VPNs for secure remote access.
• Perform firewall rule audits, tuning, and optimization to enhance security posture.
• Implement Fortinet UTM (Unified Threat Management) features including web filtering, antivirus, and intrusion prevention.

• Design and implement LAN/WAN architectures using Fortinet solutions.
• Configure and maintain Forti Switch and FortiAP for seamless networking.
• Integrate Fortinet solutions with existing infrastructure to enhance security and performance.
• Work with third-party vendors and ISPs to optimize network connectivity.

• Utilize Forti Analyzer and Forti Manager for logging, reporting, and centralized firewall management.
• Proactively monitor network security events, troubleshoot issues, and implement solutions.
• Conduct penetration testing and vulnerability assessments to identify risks.
• Provide Level 2/3 support for network-related incidents and service requests.

• Ensure Fortinet security solutions comply with industry standards and best practices.
• Assist in disaster recovery and business continuity planning for network infrastructure.
• Stay updated on Fortinet certifications, firmware updates, and emerging cybersecurity threats .
• Maintain accurate documentation of configurations, policies, and network diagrams.

• 5+ years of hands-on experience with Fortinet networking solutions (Forti Gate, Forti Manager, Forti Analyzer, etc.).
• Strong knowledge of firewall administration, security policies, and VPN technologies .
• Experience with Fortinet SD-WAN, high availability (HA), and load balancing .
• Solid understanding of network protocols (BGP, OSPF, VLANs, QoS, NAT, DHCP, DNS, etc.) .
• Familiarity with security frameworks and compliance (NIST, PCI-DSS, ISO 27001, etc.) .
• Fortinet NSE4 or higher certification preferred (NSE5, NSE6, NSE7 a plus).
• Knowledge of cloud networking (Azure, AWS, GCP) and integration with Fortinet security solutions is a plus.
• Strong problem-solving skills with excellent communication and documentation abilities .