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CBTS · 1 day ago

Senior Fortinet SD-WAN and Firewall Engineer (L3-SME)

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level

$120K/yr - $143K/yr

7+ years exp

CBTS is seeking a Level 3 Network Engineer with Fortinet Firewall expertise to architect, implement, and optimize secure network solutions. This role emphasizes Fortinet Secure SD-WAN, ensuring robust connectivity and security for critical financial systems.

Cloud ComputingCloud InfrastructureConsultingInformation TechnologyService Industry

Comp. & Benefits

H1B Sponsor Likely

Hiring Manager

Jason P.

Responsibilities

Architect network strategies and frameworks to support cloud, on-premises, and hybrid environments

Evaluate and recommend network technologies, tools, and frameworks to enhance network capabilities

Assess and integrate third-party solutions including SD-WAN, VPNs, firewalls, load balancers, and routers

Collaborate with business stakeholders, project managers, and IT teams to align network designs with organizational goals

Ensure network designs adhere to security best practices, regulatory standards, and organizational policies

Drive innovation by proposing and piloting cutting-edge network technologies

Serve as SME for Fortinet Secure SD-WAN, FortiGate firewalls, and related Fortinet technologies

Troubleshoot complex network issues and provide Tier-3 escalation support for critical incidents

Implement automation and scripting for network configuration and policy management

Qualification

Fortinet CertificationFortinet Secure SD-WANFortiGate FirewallNetwork EngineeringCloud CertificationsRouting ProtocolsNetwork Design ToolsScriptingAutomationAnalytical SkillsCommunication SkillsProblem-Solving Skills

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience)

Certifications -Fortinet NSE (preferred), Cloud certifications (AWS, Azure, or equivalent) are a plus

7–10 years of hands-on experience in network engineering and security

Proven expertise in Fortinet Secure SD-WAN and FortiGate firewall deployments

Experience in designing and managing hybrid network architectures (cloud + on-prem)

Deep expertise in routing and switching protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, MPLS)

Strong understanding of firewalls, load balancers, VPN technologies, and network segmentation

Proficiency with network design tools and documentation standards

Experience with software-defined networking (SDN) and SD-WAN solutions

Skilled in scripting and automation (Python, Ansible, or similar)

Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills

Preferred

Familiarity with PCI DSS, SOX, FFIEC, GLBA compliance frameworks

Experience integrating Fortinet solutions with SIEM platforms (Splunk, Sentinel)

Knowledge of Zero Trust architectures and SASE/ZTNA patterns

Benefits

Full Benefits

Company

CBTS

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CBTS provides end-to-end IT and communications solutions that allow businesses to improve efficiency, enable innovation, and mitigate risk.

Founded in 1994

Cincinnati, Ohio, USA

1001-5000 employees

https://www.cbts.com

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