Sr. Fortinet Engineer

Overview

Hybrid
Up to $89
Full Time
10% Travel

Skills

Fortinet
SDWAN
SD-WAN
router
routing
routers
engineer
AAA
TACACS+
Cisco
CCNA
Fortinet Engineer

Job Details

Sr. Fortinet Engineer needed for a 6+ Month Contract in Tyler / Dallas TX for a hybrid position!

Candidates will work remotely but will be required to regularly visit office based in Tyler, TX.

Candidates MUST live in the Tyler, TX or Dallas, TX areas.

The resource will conduct site surveys of recent acquisitions or soon-to-be-acquired facilities across various markets in the US and determine/participate in merging the existing technologies into a single client system. The right candidate will be a Sr. Fortinet Engineer with extensive experience across the Fortinet stack. This person needs to have leadership qualities and can demonstrate team lead experience working with the Mergers & Acquisitions teams at the client to set go forward refresh strategy in preparation for cutovers

Requirements:

Must have experience in the following areas (the Fortinet experience is a MUST):

  • Expert Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve complex LAN and WAN service disruptions across Cisco, Meraki, and Fortinet environments.
  • Platform Configuration: Configure and manage a diverse range of switching platforms, including Cisco 3750x, 9200, and 9300 series, Cisco Nexus, and FortiSwitch.
  • Routing Expertise: Configure and maintain routing platforms such as Cisco ASR and ISR, FortiGate, and Meraki devices.
  • Hardware Deployment: Install and commission new network hardware components.
  • WAN Circuit Management: Facilitate the activation and integration of leased WAN circuits.
  • Team Collaboration: Actively participate in daily team briefings and contribute to various project meetings.
  • Documentation Excellence: Create and maintain comprehensive network documentation, ensuring accuracy and clarity.
  • Change Management: Develop and meticulously review network change scripts prior to implementation.
  • Security Collaboration: Partner with the security team to identify and mitigate active network threats.
  • Professional Experience: A minimum of 5 years of progressive experience within Information Systems, with a strong preference for candidates with experience in the healthcare industry.
  • Hands-on Networking: At least 3 years of practical, hands-on experience managing and implementing Cisco networking projects.
  • SD-WAN Proficiency: A minimum of 3 years of demonstrated experience with SD-WAN technologies.
  • LAN Infrastructure Expertise: Proven ability to troubleshoot and configure LAN infrastructures, including STP, EtherChannel/Port Channel, 802.1Q Trunking, VTP, 802.1x, DHCP, and DACLs.
  • WAN Infrastructure Expertise: Demonstrated experience in troubleshooting WAN infrastructures, including VRFs, routing protocols, IP ACLs, and leased circuits.
  • AAA/TACACS+ Experience: Proficient in troubleshooting AAA and TACACS+ authentication systems.
  • IP Addressing: Experience in designing and implementing effective IP addressing schemes.
  • Wireless Troubleshooting: Proven ability to diagnose and resolve 802.11 wireless network issues.
  • General Network Troubleshooting: Strong experience in diagnosing and resolving a wide range of client and network connectivity issues.
  • Monitoring & Logging: Experience configuring and utilizing SNMP monitoring and logging systems.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

  • Ownership & Accountability: Demonstrates a strong sense of ownership and takes responsibility for assigned tasks.
  • Communication Prowess: Possesses excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Technical Proficiency: Proficient in using Visio and Microsoft Office Suite applications.
  • Customer Focus: Exhibits excellent customer service skills and a commitment to providing effective support.
  • Proactive Approach: Displays a positive "can-do " attitude and a willingness to tackle challenges.
  • Travel Flexibility: Ability to travel up to 20% within US annually for deployment activities.

Education:

  • Required: Associate's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or equivalent technical training.
  • Certification: Active Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification is mandatory. Fortinet Certifications are strongly preferred.
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