Sr. Fortinet SDWAN Engineer - JPMC/5 days a week on site

Simple Solutions•Jersey City, NJ

67d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

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, MPLS, VLANs).
Minimum of 5 years in network engineering roles with Fortinet focus
Experience designing, deploying, and managing enterprise networks
Excellent communication and client-facing skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Ability to work independently and collaboratively on a team
Effective communication and collaboration skills

Nice To Haves

Fortinet NSE 3 (or higher) Certification
Bachelor Degree
Automation and programming languages (e.g., Scripting, Python, etc.)
Familiarity with Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) and SASE frameworks
Experience in large enterprise environment(s)
Experience in the financial sector
Familiarity with network automation and scripting (Python, Ansible) is a plus

Responsibilities

Utilize the Fortinet solutions (FortiGate, FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer, FortiSwitch, FortiAP) to design and deploy Fortinet SDWAN architectures in a large-scale enterprise environment
Deploy and configure Fortinet devices and solutions
Utilize Fortinet’s tools to monitor network performance and resolve issues
Integrate Fortinet SDWAN with existing network infrastructure
Implement and maintain security policies and ensure compliance with defined standards
Ensure network designs adhere to industry best practices and security standards
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
Plan and execute network migrations from traditional networks to SD-WAN environments
Provide Tier 2/3 support for escalated 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