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Location: Houston, TX, 77058 (Onsite 2x per week)
Duration: 6+ month contract
Work Requirements: s, Holders, or Authorized to Work in the U.S.
Qualified and interested candidates should email their resumes to Slater Davidson at
Skillset / Experience:
INSPYR Solutions seeks a Network Engineer with strong experience in both Fortinet FortiGate and Cisco networking technologies to join our growing IT team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience deploying FortiGate firewalls in a global or enterprise-level environment. You will play a key role in designing, implementing, and maintaining secure, high-performance network infrastructure that supports business operations across multiple sites and platforms.
Responsibilities for this role include:
- Configure, deploy, and maintain FortiGate firewalls, including VPNs (IPSec/SSL), web/content filtering, and advanced threat protection.
- Design, implement, and manage network infrastructure using Cisco switches, routers, firewalls, and FortiGate security appliances within an Azure cloud environment.
- Support Cisco routing and switching environments (e.g., VLANs, STP, HSRP, OSPF, EIGRP, BGP).
- Monitor network performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement solutions to ensure high availability and reliability.
- Troubleshoot complex networking issues across both Fortinet and Cisco environments.
- Maintain and enforce network security policies and best practices.
- Work closely with cross-functional IT and security teams on infrastructure projects and incident response.
- Document network topologies, configurations, and procedures.
- Perform regular firmware upgrades and system patches on Cisco and Fortinet devices.
- Provide on-call or after-hours support as needed.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent experience.
- 3-5+ years of hands-on experience in network engineering roles.
- Strong experience configuring and managing FortiGate firewalls.
- Proficient in Cisco technologies (Meraki Wireless, Catalyst & Nexus switches, routers, firewalls).
- Solid understanding of Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking protocols.
- Experience with IPSec/SSL VPN, NAT, ACLs, and QoS.
- Familiar with network monitoring and management tools (e.g., SolarWinds, PRTG, Wireshark).
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Fortinet NSE 4 (or higher) certification.
- Cisco CCNA/CCNP certification.
- Experience with FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer, or Cisco Firepower.
- Familiarity with Fortinet s SD-WAN, wireless technologies, and cloud networking (AWS, Azure).
- Scripting or automation experience (Python, Ansible) is a plus.
- Experience with multi-site or enterprise network environments.
Our benefits package includes:
- Comprehensive medical benefits
- Competitive pay, 401(k)
- Retirement plan
- and much more!
About INSPYR Solutions
Technology is our focus, and quality is our commitment. As a national expert in delivering flexible technology and talent solutions, we strategically align industry and technical expertise with our clients business objectives and cultural needs. Our solutions are tailored to each client and include a wide variety of professional services, projects, and talent solutions. By always striving for excellence and focusing on the human aspect of our business, we work seamlessly with our talent and clients to match the right solutions to the right opportunities. Learn more about us at inspyrsolutions.com.
INSPYR Solutions provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, INSPYR Solutions complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.