Sr Engineer

Uniti is a premier insurgent fiber provider dedicated to enabling mission-critical connectivity across the United States.

With a steadfast commitment to customer service, operational excellence, and superior network capabilities, Uniti builds, operates and delivers critical fiber-based communications services to connect and empower people and businesses.

About This Role:

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Security Engineer to lead the design, development, and evolution of our managed security services portfolio. The ideal candidate will possess deep technical expertise in the Fortinet ecosystem and a strategic mindset for evaluating and integrating new vendors and technologies. This role is pivotal in driving our product roadmap, ensuring our security solutions are effective, scalable, and aligned with the ever-changing threat landscape. You will be the technical visionary for our security products, translating complex technologies into market-leading managed services.

What You'll Do:

• Service & Product Development:
• Lead the architectural design and development of new, multi-tenant managed security services, including Managed Firewall, SD-WAN, SASE, and Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA).
• Enhance and maintain the architecture of existing security service offerings to improve efficacy, scalability, and efficiency.
• Create comprehensive documentation including high-level designs (HLD), low-level designs (LLD), standard operating procedures (SOPs), and service descriptions.
• Collaborate with product management and sales teams to define service features, tiers, and technical requirements.
• Technology Evaluation & Innovation:
• Continuously research and analyze emerging security threats, trends, and technologies to identify opportunities for new service offerings.
• Lead Proof of Concept (PoC) evaluations and competitive bake-offs for new security products and vendors.
• Develop test plans, success criteria, and detailed reports to support technology adoption decisions.
• Provide strategic recommendations to leadership on technology investments and product roadmap direction.
• Technical Leadership & Expertise:
• Serve as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the Fortinet Security Fabric, including FortiGate, FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer, FortiSIEM, FortiPortal, and SD-WAN.
• Provide Tier-4 expert-level support for complex incidents and design-related issues, acting as the final point of escalation.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to security engineering and operations teams, fostering a culture of technical excellence.
• Establish and champion security architecture best practices and standards across the organization.

Do You Have?

• Proven experience working within an MSSP, MSP, or similar service provider environment.
• Expert-level knowledge and hands-on experience with the Fortinet Security Fabric (FortiGate, FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer).
• Strong understanding of core networking principles, including advanced routing (BGP) and switching.
• In-depth knowledge of security fundamentals, including firewalls, VPN (IPsec/SSL), IDS/IPS, NAC, web filtering, and threat intelligence.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to present complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Even Better:

• Fortinet NSE 7 or NSE 8 certification is highly desirable.
• Industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or similar.
• Experience with other leading security vendors (e.g., Palo Alto Networks, Cisco, Zscaler, CrowdStrike).
• Hands-on experience designing and implementing Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) and ZTNA solutions.
• Familiarity with public cloud security architecture (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform).
• Experience with automation and scripting (e.g., Python, Ansible) to drive operational efficiency.
• Knowledge of security frameworks and compliance standards (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, SOC 2).

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 7+ years of experience in network security, with at least 3 years in a senior design or architecture role.

Our Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance Plans
• 401K Plan
• Health & Flexible Savings Account
• Life and AD&D, Spousal Life, Child Life Insurance Plans
• Educational Assistance Plan

Uniti is an equal opportunity employer. At Uniti, we celebrate the authenticity and uniqueness of our people and their ideas. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, protected veteran status, current military status, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, creed, citizenship status, or any other status protected by law, and to give full consideration to qualified disabled individuals and protected veterans.

Actual base pay for this job will depend on the candidate's primary work location and other factors, such as relevant skills and experience.

Notice to Non-U.S. Citizens:Uniti, as a holder of licenses granted by the Federal Communications Commission, is required to notify and to obtain approval from federal regulatory agencies prior to granting certain system/network access to any non-U.S. citizen personnel. Offers of employment extended to non-U.S. citizens are contingent upon receiving the requisite approval from agencies overseeing compliance. Non-U.S. citizens are required to provide Uniti with the personal identifying information required to obtain the necessary approval prior to accessing certain systems and/or Uniti's network. If you are not a U.S. citizen, please notify your recruiter or email as soon as possible for information on Uniti's foreign personnel disclosure and approval requirements.

Notice to Applicants: Depending on the position and its job functions, offers of employment may be contingent upon successful completion of certain pre-employment screenings, including but not limited to drug-screen, motor vehicle records check, or other pre-employment screening. All such screenings will be conducted by an external third-party with the Candidate's written consent and in accordance with federal and state law. Refusal to authorize or submit to a required pre-employment screening may disqualify the candidate from employment. Any misrepresentation during the application or interview process may result in denial of employment, withdrawal of offer, or termination.