Fortinet Network Engineer (Part Time)

*******Consultant must sit in the Garner, NC area*******
Top Skills' Details
Network Troubleshooting & Break-Fix: The primary function of this role is to absorb the break-fix workload from the full-time network engineer. The candidate must be able to work independently, diagnose issues quickly, and resolve them without hand-holding. Strong analytical skills and the ability to engage directly with site administrators and non-technical users are essential.
VLAN & Segmentation: Solid working knowledge of VLAN configuration, network segmentation, and WAN connectivity including site-to-site VPNs is required. This person needs to understand how the network is structured and be able to make configuration changes confidently within established standards.
Fortinet: Hands-on experience configuring and troubleshooting FortiSwitch, FortiAP, and Fortinet wireless controllers in a multi-site enterprise environment.
Description:
We are looking for a part-time network contractor to support their network infrastructure team in Garner, NC. Working directly alongside the full-time Network Engineer, this person will handle day-to-day break-fix tickets, site support, and infrastructure maintenance - freeing the full-time engineer to focus on project-based work and strategic initiatives.
This is a hands-on role in a multi-site enterprise environment with a strong focus on Fortinet switching and wireless technologies. The right candidate is self-sufficient, communicates clearly with both technical and non-technical stakeholders, and can manage competing priorities within a part-time schedule. They are decommissioning alot of cisco equipment so that would be nice to have, however, Fortinet would be the primary area of expertise followed by Palo Alto. Palo is more on the IT Security side so this person will not need to be an expert by any means but experience in it would be a nice to have as well.
Support day-to-day operation and maintenance of enterprise network infrastructure including switching, wireless, and WAN connectivity
Configure and support Fortinet switches, wireless controllers, and FortiAP deployments across multiple sites
Troubleshoot network connectivity issues across wired, wireless, and site-to-site environments
Work directly with site administrators to resolve local network issues and support project-related activities
Perform routine maintenance including firmware updates, configuration backups, and validation checks
Support VLAN configuration and network segmentation aligned to operational and security requirements
Assist with WAN connectivity troubleshooting including circuits and site-to-site VPNs
Coordinate with vendors and service providers to resolve circuit, hardware, or connectivity issues
Maintain accurate network documentation, diagrams, and SOPs
Provide escalation support to the Service Desk for network-related incidents
Skills
Troubleshooting, vlan, fortinet, break fix, Paloalto, NSE 3, NSE 4, itil service management, cisco routers
Top Skills Details
Troubleshooting,vlan,fortinet,break fix
Additional Skills & Qualifications
3+ years of hands-on experience in network support or engineering roles
Associate degree in IT or related field, or equivalent hands-on experience
Working knowledge of TCP/IP, VLANs, routing, switching, and wireless networking
Ability to follow established network standards and change management processes
Strong documentation skills and attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities within a part-time capacity
Experience Level
Intermediate Level
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Garner, NC.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $70.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully remote position.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jul 29, 2026.

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