Sr. Network Engineer

Overview

Senior Network Engineer

Fortinet technologies

Cisco

Palo Alto

firewalls, routing, switching, VPN, SD-WAN, wireless networking

executive leadership (C-level), technical staff, and business stakeholders

Key Responsibilities

Network Architecture & Engineering

• Design, deploy, and support advanced network solutions using Fortinet security and networking platforms (FortiGate, FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer, FortiAP, FortiSwitch, etc.).
• Architect secure, resilient, and scalable network infrastructures across multi-site and hybrid environments.
• Configure and manage firewalls, SD-WAN, IPS/IDS, VPN solutions, and segmentation strategies.
• Implement and optimize routing and switching (OSPF, BGP, static routing, VLANs, Layer 2/3 architectures).
• Deploy and manage wireless networks using Fortinet, Cisco, and/or Palo Alto wireless technologies.
  

Advanced Support & Escalations

• Serve as Tier 3 escalation point for complex network issues across customer environments.
• Troubleshoot end-to-end connectivity, performance, security, and routing problems.
• Perform packet captures, flow analysis, and deep-dive diagnostics across multi-vendor platforms.
  

Security & Compliance

• Ensure networks follow security best practices, including segmentation, hardening, and secure remote access.
• Configure and maintain security profiles (web filtering, application control, AV, IPS/IDS, SSL inspection).
• Assist with compliance initiatives (PCI, HIPAA, SOC, etc.) as they relate to secure networking design.
  

Customer Engagement & Communication

• Lead technical discussions with C-suite executives, directors, IT managers, and business leaders.
• Present architecture recommendations, roadmaps, and project deliverables in a clear and professional manner.
• Provide written documentation, network diagrams, post-migration reports, and runbooks.
  

Required Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in network engineering roles.
• Deep expertise in Fortinet platforms (FortiGate, FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer).
• Strong proficiency in networking: routing, switching, VLANs, VPN, SD-WAN, wireless, and network security.
• Experience with Cisco and/or Palo Alto firewalls, routers, switches, and wireless solutions.
• Extensive hands-on experience with network troubleshooting, performance tuning, and packet-level analysis.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with C-suite executives.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced MSP environment supporting multiple customers and technologies.
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Fortinet NSE certifications (NSE 4, NSE 5, NSE 6, or NSE 7).
• Cisco certifications (CCNP Security, CCNP Enterprise, etc.).
• Palo Alto certifications (PCNSA, PCNSE).
• Experience with Fortinet SD-WAN architectures and zero-touch provisioning.
• Understanding of cloud networking (Azure, AWS) and integrations with firewalls.
• Experience in an MSP or consulting environment.