Sr Fortinet Engineer

A tech services company is actively seeking a new Senior Fortinet Engineer to join their team. In this role, the Senior Fortinet Engineer will be responsible for designing, implementing, and supporting secure network solutions across a complex healthcare environment.

Responsibilities:

• Design, configure, and maintain Fortinet security infrastructure across multiple healthcare locations


• Manage and optimize FortiGate firewalls, VPNs, and advanced threat protection systems


• Administer FortiManager and FortiAnalyzer for centralized policy control and log analysis


• Support network segmentation, secure remote access, and incident response efforts


• Collaborate with internal and client-side IT teams to implement best practices and resolve complex issues


• Monitor performance, assess vulnerabilities, and recommend enhancements to strengthen security posture


• Ensure compliance with HIPAA, NIST, and other healthcare security standards

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in Network Engineering or Security Engineering


• Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field


• Strong hands-on experience with Fortinet technologies (FortiGate, FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer)


• Solid understanding of network protocols, firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS, and routing/switching


• Experience supporting large-scale enterprise or healthcare networks


• Excellent troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills


• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, client-facing environment with minimal supervision

Desired Skills:

• Fortinet NSE 4 (or higher) certification


• Experience with healthcare IT systems and regulatory compliance (HIPAA, HITECH)


• Familiarity with other security platforms or scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell)