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General Logistics Systems Netherlands · 1 day ago

NETWORK/CLOUD ENGINEER I

Visalia, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$65K/yr - $85K/yr

5+ years exp

General Logistics Systems US, Inc. is one of the largest parcel services providers in Europe, and they are seeking a Network/Cloud Engineer I to support the design, deployment, and maintenance of a Fortinet-based network. The role involves managing routing, switching, firewalls, SD-WAN, and VPN connectivity while ensuring secure, high-performance connectivity across various platforms.

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H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Design, implement, and maintain Fortinet-based network infrastructure, including FortiGate firewalls, FortiSwitch, FortiAP, and FortiManager/FortiAnalyzer

Administer and support Fortinet SD-WAN, site-to-site VPNs, user remote access (SSL/IPSec), and UTM features such as Web Filtering, Antivirus, and Application Control

Participate in the after-hours On-Call rotation, supporting critical networking issues and outages

Maintain and support a hybrid network environment that includes Fortinet, Cisco, and legacy Palo Alto platforms, with a strong focus on Fortinet as the primary vendor

Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to ensure network controls align with organizational cybersecurity goals and compliance standards

Monitor and enforce network security policies, firewall rules, and access control in accordance with security best practices and organizational policy

Ensure high availability and redundancy of critical network infrastructure across data centers and branch locations

Administer and tune network monitoring and management systems, including FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer, and third-party tools for performance tracking and log analysis

Conduct network assessments, firewall audits, vulnerability scans, and contribute to mitigation strategies

Create and maintain detailed network documentation, including topology diagrams, IP addressing, firewall rules, and standard operating procedures

Support system deployments, upgrades, and patch management for network appliances, with an emphasis on secure and compliant configurations

Troubleshoot and resolve escalated network issues, particularly those involving Fortinet hardware or configurations

Engage in research and development related to next-generation firewall features, evolving Fortinet capabilities, and enterprise network trends

Qualification

FortinetSD-WANVPNNetwork SecurityNetwork TroubleshootingCiscoPalo AltoAzureTCP/IPInterpersonal SkillsProblem-Solving Skills

Required

Ability to work 40 hours per week or more if required

Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field – or equivalent hands-on experience in enterprise networking

Minimum of 5+ years of experience in a network engineering role, with a strong focus on Fortinet firewalls and security appliances (e.g., FortiGate, FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer)

Proven experience with Fortinet SD-WAN, VPN, high availability (HA) configurations, firewall policies, and UTM features

Familiarity with routing protocols (OSPF, BGP), VLANs, NAT, and network segmentation in Fortinet environments

Experience in troubleshooting and optimizing Fortinet infrastructure in a multi-site enterprise setting

5+ years of hands-on experience in enterprise networking, including switching, routing, firewalls, wireless, SIP/VoIP, and SD-WAN

Proven expertise in Fortinet technologies (FortiGate, FortiSwitch, FortiAP, SD-WAN, VPN), with experience supporting Palo Alto, Cisco Catalyst, Cradlepoint, and Ubiquiti/Unifi environments

Strong background in converged networks, including VoIP deployments and QoS design/implementation

Deep understanding of TCP/IP networking, with experience in packet inspection and protocol analysis using tools like Wireshark

Solid grasp of application-layer protocols such as DNS, DHCP, HTTP/S, FTP, Telnet, and SSH

Working knowledge of security concepts including NAT/PAT, IPSEC, SSL VPN, DDoS mitigation, IP spoofing, and network segmentation

Experience with hybrid cloud networking, especially Azure Virtual Networks, VPN Gateways, and ExpressRoute

Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with a focus on root cause analysis

Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills; proven ability to work in collaborative, high-performing IT teams