Managed Services Network Engineer – Fortinet

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. Design, deploy, and manage FortiGate next-generation firewalls across data center, campus, cloud, and branch environments .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeDowners Grove • Illinois • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $110,000 - $120,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Fortinet products, including FortiGate, FortiManager, and FortiAnalyzer, with a strong focus on network security, SD-WAN implementation, and compliance with industry standards such as PCI-DSS and HIPAA. Proven ability to manage complex network environments and mentor junior engineers while ensuring effective communication across teams.

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FortiGate ConfigurationSD-WAN Design and ImplementationNSE 4 CertificationTCP/IP and Routing ProtocolsNetwork Security Fundamentals

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Hard Skills

FortiOS ConfigurationBGP and OSPF RoutingVPN ImplementationNetwork SegmentationFirewall Policy DevelopmentScripting with PythonAnsible AutomationCloud-Based FortiGate DeploymentsFortinet Security Fabric ManagementData-Driven Decision Making

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsAnalytical SkillsClient ManagementTeam CollaborationDocumentation Skills

Tools & Technologies

FortiManagerFortiAnalyzerConnectWise ManageFortiSwitchFortiAPFortiClient EMSFortiAuthenticatorFortiSandboxFortiWebFortiADC

Certifications & Qualifications

NSE 4 CertificationNSE 5 CertificationNSE 7 CertificationCCNPCCIECISSPITIL v4 Foundation

Industry Keywords

Network EngineeringITIL FrameworkCompliance StandardsZero Trust Network AccessService Management PrinciplesIncident ResponseThreat DetectionNetwork Security AuditsClient-Facing ManagementTechnology Services

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AnsibleAWSAzureCloudFirewallsGoogle Cloud PlatformITSMPythonSwitchingTCP/IP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, deploy, and manage FortiGate next-generation firewalls across data center, campus, cloud, and branch environments
Configure and maintain FortiManager and FortiAnalyzer for centralized policy management, logging, and reporting
Architect and support FortiGate SD-WAN deployments, including performance-based routing and application steering
Implement and manage site-to-site and remote-access VPNs using IPsec and SSL-VPN
Configure and troubleshoot BGP and OSPF routing protocols with FortiGate deployments
Manage the Fortinet Security Fabric, including FortiSwitch, FortiAP, FortiClient EMS, FortiAuthenticator, FortiSandbox, FortiWeb, and FortiADC
Develop and enforce firewall policies, NAT rules, and security profiles such as IPS, antivirus, web filtering, and application control
Lead network segmentation initiatives, including Zero Trust Network Access implementation
Perform firmware upgrades, patching, and lifecycle management across the Fortinet estate
Conduct root-cause analysis for complex network and security incidents and provide Tier 3/4 escalation support
Support PCI-DSS, HIPAA, SOC 2, and NIST compliance and audit requirements related to firewall and network configuration
Create and maintain network diagrams, configuration standards, and runbooks
Collaborate with SOC teams on threat detection, incident response, and log analysis
Mentor junior engineers and contribute to change management and CAB processes
Participate in the infrastructure support on-call rotation

Requirements

What you’ll need

7–10+ years of network engineering experience, with 5+ years focused specifically on Fortinet products
2+ years in a client-facing management or account management capacity
NSE 4 certification required
NSE 5–7 or higher strongly preferred
Expert-level knowledge of FortiOS configuration (CLI and GUI)
Strong understanding of TCP/IP, routing/switching, VLANs, VPNs, and network security fundamentals
Hands-on experience with FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer, and FortiGate HA clustering
Experience with SD-WAN design and implementation
Familiarity with cloud-based FortiGate deployments in AWS, Azure, or GCP
Scripting/automation experience with Python, Ansible, or REST API is a plus
Strong documentation and communication skills
Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent professional experience
Proven ability to manage multiple client accounts simultaneously with competing priorities
Strong understanding of ITIL framework and IT service management principles
Experience with PSA tools such as ConnectWise Manage for ticket queues
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including translating technical information for non-technical audiences
Demonstrated ability to work across teams in a fast-paced environment
Strong analytical skills with experience interpreting service metrics and driving data-informed decisions
Preferred: NSE 7 (Enterprise Firewall) or NSE 8; CCNP or CCIE; CISSP or similar security certification; ITIL v4 Foundation or higher; prior MSP or technology services experience

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal opportunity employment and commitment to diversity and inclusion
Participation in on-call rotation for infrastructure support