Fortinet Network Engineer Job at MetroSys, Long Beach, CA

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  • MetroSys
  • Long Beach, CA

Job Description

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 FortiGate firewalls, SD-WAN, VPNs, FortiAnalyzer, FortiManager, and other Fortinet security products . This role involves working closely with IT teams to optimize network security, ensure high availability, and troubleshoot issues.

Key Responsibilities:

Network Security & Firewall Management:
  • Configure, deploy, and maintain FortiGate 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.
Network Design & Administration:
  • Design and implement LAN/WAN architectures using Fortinet solutions.
  • Configure and maintain FortiSwitch 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.
Monitoring & Troubleshooting:
  • Utilize FortiAnalyzer and FortiManager 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.
Compliance & Best Practices:
  • 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.

Qualifications & Experience:

  • 5+ years of hands-on experience with Fortinet networking solutions (FortiGate, FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer, 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 .

Job Tags

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