Network Security Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Design, implement, and maintain network security solutions utilizing Fortinet technologies, such as FortiGate, FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer, and FortiSwitch.

• Configure and oversee firewall policies, IPSec/SSL VPNs, SD-WAN, and UTM functionalities.

• Leverage FortiManager for centralized management and policy rollout across various FortiGate devices.

• Employ FortiAnalyzer for event correlation, log analysis, and reporting purposes.

• Conduct regular health assessments, upgrades, and policy audits on Fortinet devices.

• Provide support for networking infrastructure, encompassing switching, VLANs, static and dynamic routing, OSPF, BGP, and subnetting.

• Diagnose network and security challenges across multiple clients or environments.

• Collaborate with clients and internal teams to propose and implement security best practices.

• Create and maintain documentation for configurations, diagrams, and standard operating procedures.

• Assist managed service and consulting clients in developing robust firewall, VPN, and SD-WAN architectures.

• Deliver managed Fortinet security services across multi-tenant and multi-client environments.

• Promote zero trust architecture and network segmentation for clients in regulated sectors.

• Standardize repeatable, well-documented deployment and operational methodologies.

⛳️ Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of practical experience with Fortinet security technologies (FortiGate, FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer, FortiSwitch).

• Strong grasp of fundamental networking concepts: subnetting, NAT, routing protocols (OSPF, BGP), switching, and VLANs.

• Proven experience with creating firewall policies, security profiles, and VPN configurations.

• Excellent troubleshooting, analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.

• Basic Fortinet certification is mandatory prior to employment (NSE 4 or higher is preferable).

• Willingness to embrace emerging technologies, including AI tools, to enhance productivity, resolve issues, and improve business results.

• Up to 25% travel may be required.

• Sedentary work is expected.

• Significant movement of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers for at least 8 hours daily.

• Close visual acuity is necessary for viewing computer screens and extensive reading for a minimum of 8 hours a day.

• U.S.-based applicants only.

🏝️ Benefits

• Primarily remote workforce (U.S. based only, some travel may be necessary for specific roles, on-site work may be required for Federal positions).

• Group Medical Insurance options: Zero Deductible PPO Plan (GuidePoint covers 90% of employee premiums and 70% for family plans) or High Deductible Health Plan with HSA (GuidePoint pays 100% of employees' premiums and 75% for family plans).

• HSA contribution of $850 annually for individual employees or $1,750 annually for families.

• Group Dental Insurance: GuidePoint pays 100% of employee premiums and 75% for family plans.

• 12 corporate holidays provided.

• Flexible Time Off (FTO) program available.

• Healthy allowance for mobile phone and home internet expenses.

• Eligibility for retirement plan after 2 months during open enrollment.

• Pet Benefit Option available.

• Opportunities for mentorship and guidance.