Overview
Hybrid
Depends on Experience
Contract - Independent
Contract - W2
Skills
WAN
SD
Virtual Private Network
DNS
Ansible
Amazon Web Services
Computer Science
Cloud Computing
Fortinet
IPsec
Firewall
Dragon NaturallySpeaking
Border Gateway Protocol
Information Security
Scripting
Python
Palo Alto
Policy Administration
CheckPoint
Computer Networking
Bash
Management
Microsoft Azure
TCP/IP
Network
Job Details
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Role: Network Engineer
Location: Manassas, VA (Hybrid)
Duration: Loong term
Must have: Fortinet certification
Job Description:
This role is ideal for a Network Engineer with strong Fortinet experience who wants to work in a modern security environment using technologies such as SD-WAN, NGFW, and Zero Trust Architecture. You ll also gain exposure to cloud platforms like AWS and Azure, and have the opportunity to automate processes using Python, Ansible, or Bash.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage and support Fortinet firewall solutions, including FortiManager and FortiAnalyzer
- Configure and troubleshoot security policies and rules
- Work with networking protocols like TCP/IP, DNS, VPN, IPsec, BGP, and OSPF
- Integrate cloud services (AWS/Azure) with on-prem security systems
- Utilize scripting for automation and infrastructure tasks
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams on secure network design
Qualifications:
- Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field
- Fortinet certification is required
- Experience with Palo Alto or Check Point is a plus
- Strong knowledge of network and security protocols
- Familiarity with policy management tools like AlgoSec
- Experience with Python, Ansible, or Bash for automation.
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