Senior Project Engineer – Networking

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted technical advisor to clients and be accountable for the technical success of projects from initial scoping through delivery.
• Lead the design, architecture, and implementation of networking and security solutions, with a primary focus on Fortinet technologies.
• Own the technical success of projects, including design quality, delivery, and client satisfaction.
• Act as the primary technical resource and escalation point for complex networking and security issues.
• Lead or support technical discovery, solution design, and scoping efforts during the sales process.
• Design and deploy Fortinet-based solutions including FortiGate, SD-WAN, VPN, and security services.
• Implement and optimize Fortinet Security Fabric components (FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer, FortiClient EMS, etc.).
• Support and work within multi-vendor environments including Cisco, Aruba, and Sophos where required.
• Lead network and firewall migrations, including transitions from other vendors to Fortinet.
• Identify risks, gaps, and improvements in client environments and provide clear, actionable recommendations.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to other engineers, including reviewing designs and configurations.
• Document environments, designs, and project deliverables clearly and accurately.
• Work directly with clients to explain technical concepts and guide decision-making.

Technical Skills

• Advanced knowledge of networking concepts including routing (BGP, OSPF), switching, and network design.
• Strong experience with firewall platforms, with Fortinet strongly preferred.
• Experience with Cisco, Aruba, Dell, or similar enterprise networking platforms.
• Experience with Sophos or other security vendors is a plus.
• Experience or strong interest in working with Fortinet technologies, including:
• FortiGate (policy, NAT, VPN, SD-WAN)
• FortiManager / FortiAnalyzer
• FortiClient EMS and remote access solutions
• Experience designing and deploying SD-WAN and secure remote access solutions.
• Strong understanding of network security principles and best practices.
• Experience with VPN technologies (IPSec preferred) and authentication systems (RADIUS, SAML, MFA).
• Familiarity with network monitoring and troubleshooting tools (SNMP, SSH, netflow/Sflow, packet capture, etc.).
• Working knowledge of virtualization platforms (VMware, Hyper-V) and their networking components.
• General understanding of cloud networking concepts (Azure, AWS).

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead complex technical projects with minimal oversight.
• Strong troubleshooting skills across networking and security technologies.
• Ability to clearly communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong documentation skills and attention to detail.
• Able to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and client expectations.
• Demonstrated ability to identify process improvements and implement best practices.
• Willingness to develop deep expertise in the Fortinet platform.
• Experience working in a consulting or professional services environment preferred.

Education and Certifications

• Associate or Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Relevant certifications preferred, such as:
• Fortinet (NSE4, NSE7, or higher) – strongly preferred
• Cisco (CCNP or higher)
• Aruba, Sophos, or other networking certifications
• Candidates without Fortinet certifications must demonstrate a willingness and ability to obtain them within a reasonable timeframe.