Job Description

Salary: $85,808 - 122,518 per year Requirements:

• A minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in Network Engineering, with at least 5 years focused on Fortinet environments, including FortiSIEM and FortiSOAR.
• Certification: Fortinet NSE 4 (Network Security Professional) or equivalent Fortinet Certified Professional (FCP).
• Technical proficiency in:
• - FortiOS (firmware upgrades, CLI troubleshooting, and debug commands).
• - SD-WAN implementation and management.
• - TCP/IP, STP, ARP, DNS, and DHCP.
• Experience in racking, stacking, and configuring physical appliances (from 60F to 1000+ series gates).

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the configuration, deployment, and management of FortiGate Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFW), FortiSwitches, and FortiAPs in a distributed setup.
• Design and enhance complex LAN/WAN/SD-WAN infrastructures to guarantee high availability, redundancy, and minimal latency.
• Maintain strict security protocols, including VPN configurations (IPsec/SSL) and intrusion prevention systems (IPS).
• Utilize FortiSIEM and FortiSOAR for alert monitoring.
• Employ FortiManager and FortiAnalyzer for centralized provisioning, logging, and reporting.
• Leverage Tenable and Sophos EDR for vulnerability scanning.
• Manage complex routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP) and VLAN segmentations.
• Serve as the final point of escalation for intricate network incidents, conducting in-depth root cause analysis (RCA).
• Offer technical guidance and mentorship to junior and mid-level network administrators.
• Review alerts to distinguish between false positives and actual threats.

Technologies:

• AWS
• Architect
• Azure
• Cloud
• Cisco
• Firmware
• FortiGate
• LAN
• Network
• Security
• TCP/IP
• VPN
• Hardware
• Support

More:

We are searching for a seasoned Network Engineer to spearhead the design, implementation, and upkeep of our client’s enterprise network infrastructure. As the technical expert, you will be a pivotal figure within our team, fully immersed in the Fortinet ecosystem—overseeing high-availability clusters, deploying SD-WAN solutions, and safeguarding our client’s security stance.

Preferred Qualifications (Nice to Have):

- Advanced certifications such as NSE 7 (Network Security Architect) or NSE 8 (Network Security Expert).
- Experience in connecting on-premise Fortinet gear to cloud environments (Azure/AWS/Google Cloud).
- Background in migrating from Cisco, Juniper, or Palo Alto to Fortinet solutions.

Soft Skills & Attributes:

- Ability to articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
- Supportive role to the Account Manager with sales assistance.
- Meticulous documentation practices (keeping track of topologies and runbooks).
- Composure during network outages or security incidents.
- On-site work is a requirement.

Benefits:

- Attractive salary based on experience.
- Paid renewal for certifications and training budget.
- Remote/Hybrid work options available (for BC residents only).

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $85,808.23 - $122,518.29 per year

Experience: Network engineering: 5 years (required)

License/Certification: Fortinet NSE4 (required)

Location: Vancouver, BC V6B 2B7 (required)

Work Location: In person

last updated 52 week of 2025

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Remote work,

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