Job Description
Job Description Sr. Fortinet SDWAN Engineer - JPMC/5 days a week on site Location: Plano, TX, Columbus, OH or Jersey City, NJ (Onsite - 5 Days/Week)
Contract Duration: 12 Months
Job Summary:
Seeking a skilled Network Engineer with experience in the Fortinet suite and expertise in SD-WAN technologies. The ideal candidate will design, implement, and maintain scalable SDWAN network solutions using Fortinet technologies.
Responsibilities:
- Utilize the Fortinet solutions (FortiGate, FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer, FortiSwitch, FortiAP) to design and deploy Fortinet SDWAN architectures in a large-scale enterprise environment
- Deploy and configure Fortinet devices and solutions
- Utilize Fortinet's tools to monitor network performance and resolve issues
- Integrate Fortinet SDWAN with existing network infrastructure
- Implement and maintain security policies and ensure compliance with defined standards
- Ensure network designs adhere to industry best practices and security standards
- Conduct security audits and vulnerability assessments - perform software upgrades and deploy updates/patches to resolve vulnerabilities
- Utilize FortiManager and FortiAnalyzer for centralized management and analytics
- Plan and execute network migrations from traditional networks to SD-WAN environments
- Provide Tier 2/3 support for escalated SDWAN incidents, network issues, and problems
- Work closely with other cross-functional teams to implement changes as required
- Create, update, maintain documentation and update existing tools & inventory systems
- Mentor peers on best practices for Fortinet technologies
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Formal training or certification or work experience(s) on network infrastructure and IT systems
- Strong hands-on experience with the Fortinet suite (FortiGate, FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer, FortiAP, FortiSwitch, etc.)
- Proficiency in configuring and managing Fortinet SD-WAN solutions
- Understanding of Firewalls, VPNs, and intrusion detection/prevention systems using Fortinet solutions
- Knowledge of networking protocols (e.g., BGP, OSPF, MPLS, VLANs).
- Familiarity with network automation and scripting (Python, Ansible) is a plus
- Minimum of 5 years in network engineering roles with Fortinet focus
- Experience designing, deploying, and managing enterprise networks
- Excellent communication and client-facing skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively on a team
- Effective communication and collaboration skills
Preferred Qualifications:
- Fortinet NSE 3 (or higher) Certification
- Bachelor Degree
- Automation and programming languages (e.g., Scripting, Python, etc.)
- Familiarity with Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) and SASE frameworks
- Experience in large enterprise environment(s)
- Experience in the financial sector
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