Network Engineer

At Aimhire.io, we are the exclusive recruiting partner to our client and are currently seeking a highly skilled and experienced Network Engineer with specialized knowledge in Fortinet security and networking products, such as FortiGate, FortiManager, and FortiAnalyzer. As the ideal candidate, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, managing, and troubleshooting secure and scalable network infrastructures within enterprise environments. Key Responsibilities: - Design, deploy, and maintain secure network solutions utilizing Fortinet products. - Configure and manage FortiGate firewalls, VPNs (IPSec/SSL), and UTM features. - Monitor network performance, troubleshoot issues, and ensure high availability and security. - Implement and maintain FortiManager and FortiAnalyzer for centralized management and logging. - Collaborate with security teams to enforce policies and respond to incidents. - Conduct network assessments and provide recommendations for improvements. - Document network configurations, diagrams, and standard operating procedures. - Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior engineers. - Participate in on-call rotation and support critical incidents as needed. Required Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience). - 5+ years of experience in network engineering with a focus on security. - Strong hands-on experience with Fortinet products (FortiGate, FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer, FortiAP, FortiSwitch). - Deep understanding of networking protocols (TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, VLANs, NAT, etc.). - Experience with VPN technologies, firewall policies, and intrusion prevention systems. - Familiarity with network monitoring tools and SIEM platforms. - Fortinet NSE 4 certification or higher (NSE 5/6/7 preferred). Preferred Skills: - Experience with SD-WAN, cloud networking (AWS/Azure), and automation tools (Ansible, Python). - Knowledge of other security platforms (Palo Alto, Cisco ASA, Check Point) is a plus. - Excellent problem-solving, communication, and documentation skills.,