Professional Services Consultant - Networking​/Security​/Wireless; Fortinet

Summary

We are seeking a seasoned Professional Services Consultant with deep expertise in Fortinet networking technologies. This role focuses on delivering high-impact network and security solutions to enterprise clients, including the design, deployment, and optimization of multi-vendor environments. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with strong technical depth, excellent communication skills, and a consultative approach to client engagement.

• Lead professional services engagements with a primary focus on Fortinet platforms.
• Design and implement complex network architectures (LAN/WAN, wireless, SD‑WAN, security).
• Conduct network assessments, migrations, and upgrades in multi‑vendor environments.
• Develop and deliver Low‑Level Design (LLD) documents, implementation plans, and topology diagrams.
• Provide expert guidance on technical solutions aligned with client business needs.
• Troubleshoot and resolve advanced networking issues across Fortinet and secondary platforms.
• Collaborate with PMO, RMO, and EM to manage project delivery and ensure client technology services meet requirements.
• Satisfy client technology services and solution requirements using best practices: design, plan, implement, validate, test, document, provide knowledge transfer, troubleshoot, and support.
• Work directly with clients to gather requirements, build proof‑of‑concepts, and implement solutions.
• Deliver consultative knowledge transfer and documentation to Logicalis’ clients.
• Stay current with industry trends and certifications across Fortinet and secondary technologies.
• Provide technical documentation, training, and knowledge transfer to clients and internal teams.
• Demonstrate and actively promote an understanding and commitment to the mission of Logicalis through behaviors consistent with organizational values.
• Maintain a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and Local laws and regulations and ensure adherence to policies and procedures.
• Support and conduct customer service in a manner consistent with expectations.
• Note:
  
  This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

• Education
  :
  Bachelor’s Degree in a related field.
• Experience
  :
  • 10+ years of proven technical experience, including design, implementation, and support of network and security.
  • Hands‑on experience with Fortinet Product Suite.
  • Proficient knowledge of industry‑standard network and security technologies (firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs, packet capture, network assessments, router/switch rack and stack, cabling, network configurations, etc.).
• Primary Expertise
  :
  • Forti Gate (NGFW, SD‑WAN, VPN, HA)
  • Forti Manager and Forti Analyzer
  • Forti Authenticator, Forti Token, and Forti Client EMS
  • Forti Web, Forti Mail, Forti Sandbox, FortiSIEM
  • FortiNAC, Forti Switch, FortiAP
• Secondary Experience (Desired):
  • Cisco:
    Catalyst, Nexus, Meraki, ASA/Firepower, DNA Center, ISE
  • Palo Alto:
    Firewalls, Panorama, Prisma
  • Juniper: EX, SRX, MX, Mist AI, Junos OS
  • Aruba:
    Clear Pass, Air Wave, Central, Mobility Controllers
• Additional Skills
  :
  • Wireless controllers and access points
  • Security policy management (ISE, Clear Pass)
  • MFA integration (e.g., DUO)
  • Cloud networking (Azure, AWS, Oracle Cloud)
  • Protocols: IPSec, STP, OSPF, BGP, VXLAN, IPv4/IPv6
  • VMware vSphere/ESX administration
  • Proficient use of all Microsoft Office applications
• Certifications Required
  :
  • Fortinet: NSE 4 – Forti Gate Security – Required
  • NSE 5 – Forti Manager & Forti Analyzer – Required
  • NSE 6 – Specialized Security – Required
  • NSE 7 – Enterprise Firewall – Required
• Other
  
  Skills and Abilities
  
  :
  • Excellent written and verbal skills; confidently and professionally interacts with external clients and internal teams.
  • Consult with clients in‑depth to ascertain and define needs or requirements for scope of work.
  • Self‑starter with excellent organizational, administrative, and interpersonal skills.
  • Outstanding time and prioritization management; multitasks to accommodate requests from multiple clients and internal requests.
  • Outstanding problem‑solving, decision‑making, and analytical skills.
  • Ability to manage very complex projects.
  • Maintains excellent client relationships and high client satisfaction ratings.
  • Ability to travel nationally to meet with…