Fortinet Network Engineer

Network Controls & Electric•Greer, SC

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Network Controls & Electric, LLC is hiring a full-time Fortinet-Certified Network Security Technician. You will configure and deploy new Fortinet security solutions including FortiGate firewalls, FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer, FortiSwitch, and FortiAP access points handling projects from design through implementation, troubleshooting equipment installed by others, upgrades, and documentation. A key focus will be helping complete our ongoing project deploying FortiExtender Vehicle 511G units for in-vehicle cellular connectivity. You will also support installed Fortinet environments and work alongside our field technicians and office estimators. With our wide and diverse client base, you'll also have the opportunity to work with other network platforms like Cisco, Aruba, and others. This is a direct employee position based in Greer with travel to customer sites across the Upstate.

Requirements

Valid Fortinet Certified Professional (FCP) certification in FortiGate 7.x — certification must be current, issued or renewed in 2025 or 2026.
Hands-on experience with new Fortinet deployments, including firewall policy configuration, site-to-site and SSL VPN setup, VLANs, routing, and FortiManager/FortiAnalyzer central management.
Familiarity with current FortiOS firmware versions and upgrade procedures.
Ability to design and document network security implementations for customer environments.
Strong troubleshooting skills across LAN/WAN and network security platforms.
Valid driver's license and ability to travel to customer sites across the Upstate South Carolina area.
Regular physical activity, including walking customer sites during surveys, climbing ladders, and lifting or carrying up to 50 pounds.
Pass pre-employment screening requirements, to include background checks and drug testing.

Nice To Haves

Fortinet Certified Specialist (FCSS) certification strongly preferred.
Experience with cellular failover or mobile/vehicle network deployments a plus.
Relevant experience in network administration, IT services, or network security preferred.

Responsibilities

Configure and deploy new Fortinet security solutions including FortiGate firewalls, FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer, FortiSwitch, and FortiAP access points.
Handle projects from design through implementation.
Troubleshoot equipment installed by others.
Perform upgrades and documentation.
Complete ongoing project deploying FortiExtender Vehicle 511G units for in-vehicle cellular connectivity.
Support installed Fortinet environments.
Work alongside field technicians and office estimators.
Work with other network platforms like Cisco, Aruba, and others.
Travel to customer sites across the Upstate.