Senior Fortinet Consultant

Job Title: Senior Fortinet Consultant

Location with zip code: New Mexico Statewide

Duration: Full Time

Job Description:

• Client is seeking highly skilled and client-facing Senior Fortinet Consultant to join our Professional Services team. In this role, you will be the trusted Subject Matter Expert (SME) for our clients, responsible for designing, architecting, and deploying complex network security solutions based predominantly on the Fortinet ecosystem.
• Unlike a traditional internal network engineer, this role is project-driven. You will engage with various organizations across different industries, assessing their unique networking and security needs, and delivering robust architectures utilizing FortiGate firewalls, core routing, and switching technologies. The ideal candidate blends deep Fortinet technical expertise with strong consulting acumen and project management skills.

Role & Responsibilities

Client Consulting & Architecture:

• Needs Assessment: Conduct comprehensive network and security assessments for clients to identify vulnerabilities, bottlenecks, and areas for architectural improvement.
• Solution Design: Architect customized network security solutions heavily leveraging Fortinet technologies (FortiGate, Forti Switch, Forti AP) that align with client business objectives and compliance requirements.
• Project Implementation & Engineering (Fortinet Focus)
• Deployment & Migration: Lead the end-to-end implementation of Fortinet solutions for clients, including new deployments, hardware refreshes, and migrating legacy firewall environments (e.g., Cisco, Palo Alto, SonicWall) to FortiGate using tools like Forti Converter.
• Ecosystem Configuration: Deploy and configure Forti Manager and Forti Analyzer for centralized management, logging, and reporting across client deployments.
• Advanced Features: Implement Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW) features, Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA), Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS), Web Filtering, and Application Control tailored to client security policies.
• VPN & Secure SD-WAN: Architect and implement complex multi-site IPsec VPNs and Fortinet Secure SD-WAN topologies to optimize client branch connectivity.
• Core Routing, Switching & Handoff
• Network Integration: Ensure seamless integration of Fortinet appliances into existing client network infrastructures, including configuring Layer 2/Layer 3 switches and enterprise routers.
• Routing Protocols: Configure dynamic routing (BGP, OSPF) on FortiGate devices to manage traffic flows within complex client environments.
• Documentation & Handoff: Produce comprehensive "As-Built" documentation, network diagrams (Visio/Lucidchart), and operational guides. Conduct knowledge transfer and training sessions for the client's internal IT staff upon project completion.
• Post-Deployment Support: Provide high-level escalation support during the immediate post-implementation phase to ensure stability and client satisfaction.

Required Qualifications:

• 7+ years of progressive experience in network and security engineering.
• 5+ years of extensive, hands-on experience specifically designing, deploying, and migrating Fortinet security solutions (FortiGate, Forti Manager, Forti Analyzer).
• Proven experience in a consulting, professional services, or client-facing systems integrator role.
• Experience managing multiple technical projects simultaneously.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Authoritative knowledge of the Forti OS CLI and GUI.
• Deep understanding of enterprise routing (BGP, OSPF) and switching principles.
• Experience with complex firewall migrations from various vendors to Fortinet.
• Familiarity with cloud environments (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform) and deploying virtual FortiGate appliances (FortiGate-VM) is highly desirable.

Certifications:

• Fortinet Certifications: NSE 4 is required. NSE 7 (Network Security Architect) is highly preferred and expected.
• Networking Certifications: Cisco CCNP or equivalent vendor certifications are a strong plus to demonstrate foundational network engineering knowledge.

Soft Skills:

• Exceptional client-facing communication skills, with the ability to confidently present technical concepts to both C-level executives and technical staff.
• Strong project management abilities, including time management and the ability to meet strict SOW deliverables.
• Adaptability and problem-solving skills to troubleshoot unique issues across diverse client environments.
• Willingness to travel to client sites as required.

About our Company: -

22nd Century Technologies, Inc., is one of the fastest growing IT Service Integrator and Workforce Solution companies in the United States. Founded in 1997, 22nd Century Technologies is a Certified National Minority Business Enterprise with 6,000+ people including 600+ Cyber SMEs nationwide supporting our customers in all 50 states, Canada, and Mexico. With HQs in Somerset, NJ and Mclean, VA, 22nd Century has 14 offices throughout the United States. As part of our unrelenting focus on quality and compliance, 22nd Century Technologies delivery is based on Certified Matured Processes including CMMI L3 Dev & SVC, ISO 20000, ISO 27001, and ISO 9001 quality processes. With a strong focus on the public sector, 22nd Century currently holds government contracts with 14 out of 15 Federal Executive agencies including DoD, 37 other Federal agencies, 50 States, 115+ Local agencies, and 37 School Districts. In the last three years, we have expanded our services to Fortune 500 and other commercial clients and currently support 80+ commercial clients.

Recognized among Best Company to Work For by Forbes, 22nd Century Technologies, Inc., consistently exceeds our clients expectations by focusing on their absolute satisfaction with jobs while keeping our employees motivated. 22nd Century Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer" and s & all other parties authorized to work in the US are encouraged to apply."

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.