Senior Project Engineer – Networking Job Maple Grove area,Minnesota USA,IT/Tech

Summary

The Sr. Project Engineer – Networking role is a senior‑level consulting position within the Cyber Advisors Project Team. This is a customer‑facing, post‑sales role responsible for leading the design, implementation, and successful delivery of complex networking and security solutions.

While Cyber Advisors supports a multi‑vendor environment including Cisco, Aruba, and Sophos, this role is primarily focused on Fortinet technologies. The ideal candidate will have strong networking experience and either deep Fortinet expertise or a demonstrated willingness to specialize and grow within the Fortinet ecosystem.

This individual acts as a trusted technical advisor to clients and is accountable for the technical success of projects from initial scoping through delivery. This role is focused on networking solutions, the individual will be a lead engineer on projects that may include:

Key Responsibilities

Lead the design, architecture, and implementation of networking and security solutions, with a primary focus on Fortinet technologies
Own the technical success of projects, including design quality, delivery, and client satisfaction
Act as the primary technical resource and escalation point for complex networking and security issues
Lead or support technical discovery, solution design, and scoping efforts during the sales process
Design and deploy Fortinet‑based solutions including Forti Gate, SD‑WAN, VPN, and security services
Implement and optimize Fortinet Security Fabric components (Forti Manager, Forti Analyzer, Forti Client EMS, etc.)
Support and work within multi‑vendor environments including Cisco, Aruba, and Sophos where required
Lead network and firewall migrations, including transitions from other vendors to Fortinet
Identify risks, gaps, and improvements in client environments and provide clear, actionable recommendations
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to other engineers, including reviewing designs and configurations
Document environments, designs, and project deliverables clearly and accurately
Work directly with clients to explain technical concepts and guide decision‑making

Technical Skills

Advanced knowledge of networking concepts including routing (BGP, OSPF), switching, and network design
Strong experience with firewall platforms, with Fortinet strongly preferred
Experience with Cisco, Aruba, Dell, or similar enterprise networking platforms
Experience with Sophos or other security vendors is a plus
Experience or strong interest in working with Fortinet technologies, including:

Forti Gate (policy, NAT, VPN, SD‑WAN)
Forti Manager / Forti Analyzer
Forti Client EMS and remote access solutions
Experience designing and deploying SD‑WAN and secure remote access solutions

Strong understanding of network security principles and best practices
Experience with VPN technologies (IPSec preferred) and authentication systems (RADIUS, SAML, MFA)
Familiarity with network monitoring and troubleshooting tools (SNMP, SSH, Net Flow/SFlow, packet capture, etc.)
Working knowledge of virtualization platforms (VMware, Hyper‑V) and their networking components
General understanding of cloud networking concepts (Azure, AWS)

Qualifications

Proven ability to lead complex technical projects with minimal oversight
Strong troubleshooting skills across networking and security technologies
Ability to clearly communicate complex technical concepts to non‑technical stakeholders
Strong documentation skills and attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and client expectations
Demonstrated ability to identify process improvements and implement best practices
Willingness to develop deep expertise in the Fortinet platform
Experience working in a consulting or professional services environment preferred

Education and Certifications

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)
Relevant certifications preferred, such as:

Fortinet (NSE4, NSE7, or higher) – strongly preferred
Cisco (CCNP or higher)
Aruba, Sophos, or other networking certifications

Candidates without Fortinet certifications must demonstrate a willingness and ability to obtain them…