Network Specialist

Dennis Group•Salt Lake City, UT

About The Position

Dennis Group is 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 Fortinet solutions (FortiGate, FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer, FortiSwitch, FortiAP) to design and deploy Fortinet SDWAN architectures in an enterprise environment Deploy and configure Fortinet devices and solutions Monitor network performance and resolve issues Integrate Fortinet SDWAN with existing network infrastructure Follow security policies and ensure compliance with defined standards Ensure network designs adhere to best practices 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 Provide support for 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, SD-WAN,IPv6, VLANs). Experience designing, deploying, and managing enterprise networks. Excellent communication and collaboration skills. Ability to work independently Preferred Qualifications Fortinet Certifications Familiarity with Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) and SASE frameworks Experience in large enterprise environment(s) Experience in the Design/Build sector About Us We plan, design, engineer, and build food plants for major brands across the country and the world. For the past three decades, we’ve focused exclusively on the food and beverage industry, helping your favorite brands put your favorite foods in the grocery store. Simply put, food isn’t one thing we do, it’s all we do. Dennis Group offers competitive compensation packages commensurate with experience. We provide comprehensive employee benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, paid time off including an open vacation policy, as well as bonus, profit-sharing, and retirement plans. Dennis Group is proud to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. JOB CODE: 1002672

Requirements

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, SD-WAN,IPv6, VLANs).
Experience designing, deploying, and managing enterprise networks.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Ability to work independently

Nice To Haves

Fortinet Certifications
Familiarity with Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) and SASE frameworks
Experience in large enterprise environment(s)
Experience in the Design/Build sector

Responsibilities

Utilize Fortinet solutions (FortiGate, FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer, FortiSwitch, FortiAP) to design and deploy Fortinet SDWAN architectures in an enterprise environment
Deploy and configure Fortinet devices and solutions
Monitor network performance and resolve issues
Integrate Fortinet SDWAN with existing network infrastructure
Follow security policies and ensure compliance with defined standards
Ensure network designs adhere to best practices
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
Provide support for 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