Job Description :
Title : Network Engineer (Fortinet Experience)
Duration : 6 Months (C2H)
Location : Milwaukee, WI (Hybrid - 2 days onsite per week)
Overview :
Seeking a well-rounded Network Engineer to support ongoing network operations and firewall administration. The ideal candidate will have experience in core network engineering and hands-on management of Fortinet firewalls, including firewall rule changes, network segmentation, and security best practices.
Summary :
The Sr Network Engineer will be part of multiple projects to standardize the company's remote and core sites. We are looking for a Sr Network Engineer to design, maintain, and support our growing network infrastructure. This role will be part of a network infrastructure team responsible for the design and development of scalable, highly-available network architectures. Our ideal candidate will be organized, detail-focused, and able to thrive in a team oriented environment.
Communication and interpersonal skills are a must. The candidate must have in-depth, hands-on technical skills ranging from : firewalls, routers and switches, virtualization and cloud technologies, security frameworks with extensive experience configuring and managing software and hardware related to LANs and WANs. The candidate must be able to travel in the US and some Canadian sites. Travel will vary based on projects.
Education / Equivalent :
- BS / BA degree or comparable experience
Certifications :
Cisco CCNA at a minimum, CCNP preferredFortinet NSE 4 preferredITIL Foundation certifiedWork Experience Needed :
Minimum of 5+ years' experience in IT network infrastructure in a large scale enterprise with hands-on networking experienceMinimum of 5 years' experience with network administrationMust be able to understand internal / external customer perspectives when executing project and operational responsibilitiesExperience with supporting remote office environmentsExperience with leading infrastructure projects (Cloud, network, storage, etc.)Special Skills / Abilities Needed :
Technical Skills
Demonstrated in-depth knowledge in each of the following technologies or service areas :Network routing and switching, Cisco ASA, FTD, FMC, IPS / IDS, wireless controller configurations and AP deployment best practices
Working experience with DMVPN with zone based firewall deploymentsAdvanced knowledge of Cisco and Fortinet technologiesA good understanding of SD-WAN architectures with deployment experience a plus
Expert knowledge of IPv4 TCP / IP subnetting and understanding of IPv6Rich experience designing and understanding Cisco network device configuration with working knowledge of Fortinet, Juniper, SonicWall, Palo Alto considered a plusDeep understanding of dynamic routing protocols particularly OSPF, EIGRP & BGP with working experience with route redistribution and performance routingCloud computing (AWS, GCP & OCI) experience a plusNetwork Management Tools such as Solarwinds Suite and Nagios a plusControl Network (SCADA) experience a plusCompliance / DocumentationFundamental understanding of risk management and audits
Ability to create / maintain artifacts in response to auditsMeticulous commitment to document all network configurationsLucid diagraming toolsCompetenciesImpact and Influence : Works effectively with others
Problem Solving : Identifies problems, involves others in seeking solutions, conducts appropriate analyses, searches for best solution and responds quickly to new challengesIntegrity : Upholds personal and professional ethics and values, takes into account the values of the organization and respecting the culture, beliefs and abilities of individualsSoft Skills
Teamwork with a proven record of accomplishment for delivering desired outcomes while fostering a culture of collaborationWell organized, detail oriented with an ability to effectively prioritizeGood verbal and written communication skills for a wide variety of audiencesSolid decision making ability and flexibility to adjust to multiple demands, shifting priorities, ambiguity and rapid changeDemonstrated ability to set a positive exampleShould possess a high energy level, sense of urgency, decisiveness and an ability to work well under pressureNature & Scope-Principal Areas of Responsibilities :
Lead infrastructure related projects. Design, coordinate and implement high quality customized solutions to support the business requirementsManage multi-datacenter distributed components of our infrastructure including firewalls, core switches and SD-WANMust be able to troubleshoot and configure Industrial Control NetworksNetwork (LAN and SDWAN), remote access, routers, wireless, firewalls, IDS / IPS and load balancer supportContribute to Problem Management as appropriateAssist with the creation of operational metrics and KPIsSupport continuous service improvement initiatives by identifying and executing opportunities to enhance processes and servicesSupport and contribute to enhancing Knowledge ManagementConduct operational support in a manner that is ITIL process driven and documented including relevant Change Management practicesCollaborate with the Security and Risk Team to fulfill audit requests to maintain compliance; help drive risk mitigation efforts to address findings