Wireless(Fortinet)

Logicalis•Downers Grove, IL

13d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a seasoned Professional Services Consultant with deep expertise in Fortinet networking technologies. This role focuses on delivering high-impact network and security solutions to enterprise clients, including the design, deployment, and optimization of multi-vendor environments. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with strong technical depth, excellent communication skills, and a consultative approach to client engagement.

Requirements

Equivalent combination accepted.
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in a related field.
Network/Security/Wireless Experience / Technical Requirements
The ideal and desired resource will have hands-on experience with Fortinets Product Suite.
Proficient knowledge of industry standard network and security technologies (Firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs, Packet Capture, network assessments, router/switch rack and stack and cabling, network configurations and etc.
7 years of proven technical experience, including design, implementation, and support of Network and security, in the following:
Primary Expertise : FortiGate (NGFW, SD-WAN, VPN, HA)
FortiManager and FortiAnalyzer
FortiAuthenticator, FortiToken, and FortiClient EMS
FortiWeb, FortiMail, FortiSandbox, FortiSIEM
FortiNAC, FortiSwitch, FortiAP
Secondary Experience (Desired): Cisco : Catalyst, Nexus, Meraki, ASA/Firepower, DNA Center, ISE
Palo Alto : Firewalls, Panorama, Prisma
Juniper : EX, SRX, MX, Mist AI, Junos OS
Aruba : ClearPass, AirWave, Central, Mobility Controllers
Additional skills:
Wireless controllers and access points
Security policy management (ISE, ClearPass)
MFA integration (e.g., DUO)
Cloud networking (Azure, AWS, OracleCloud)
Protocols: IPSec, STP, OSPF, BGP, VXLAN, IPv4/IPv6
VMware vSphere/ESX administration
Proficient use of all Microsoft Office applications
Certifications Required Fortinet: NSE 4 – FortiGate Security – Required
NSE5 - FortiManager & FortiAnalyzer - Required
NSE6 - Specialized Security - Required
NSE7 - Enterprise Firewall - Required
Excellent written and verbal skills; confidently and professionally interacts with external clients and internal teams.
Ability to consult with client in-depth to ascertain and define need or requirements for the scope of work required to obtain solution.
Self-starter with excellent organizational, administrative, and interpersonal skills.
Outstanding time and prioritization management; multitasks to accommodate requests from multiple clients and internal requests.
Outstanding problem solving, decision making, and analytical skills.
Ability to manage very complex projects.
Maintains excellent client relationships and high client satisfaction ratings.
Ability to travel nationally to meet with clients.
Participates proactively in own career development.

Nice To Haves

Strong technical writings skills a plus.

Responsibilities

Leads professional services engagements with a primary focus on Fortinet platforms.
Designs and implements complex network architectures (LAN/WAN, wireless, SD-WAN, security).
Conducts network assessments, migrations, and upgrades in multi-vendor environments.
Develops and delivers Low-Level Design (LLD) documents, implementation plans, and topology diagrams.
Provides expert guidance on technical solutions aligned with client business needs.
Troubleshoots and resolves advanced networking issues across Fortinet and secondary platforms.
Collaborates with PMO (Project Management Office), RMO (Resource Management Office), and EM (Engagement Managers) to manage project delivery.
Satisfies client technology services and solution requirements using best practices to: Design, Plan, Implement, Validate and Test, Document, Provide Knowledge Transfer, Troubleshoot, Support.
Works directly with client to gather requirements to design solutions, build proof of concepts and implementation solutions.
Delivers consultative-based knowledge transfer and documentation to Logicalis’ clients.
Stays current with industry trends and certifications across Fortinet and secondary technologies.
Provides technical documentation, training, and knowledge transfer to clients and internal teams.
Demonstrates and actively promotes an understanding and commitment to the mission of Logicalis through performing behaviors consistent with the organization's values.
Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and Local laws and regulations as well as policies and procedures of Logicalis in order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical and professional behaviors.
Supports and conducts self in a manner consistent with customer service expectations.