KTek Resourcing · 1 day ago
FortiNet Network Engineer
Houston, TX
Contract
Hybrid
Senior LevelKTek Resourcing is seeking a Network SME with expertise in FortiNet technologies. The role involves implementing, troubleshooting, and administering SDWAN solutions, managing firewalls, and ensuring network security and performance.
Health CareHuman ResourcesMedicalStaffing Agency
Hiring Manager
Yusuf Javed
Responsibilities
Experience with FortiNet, FortiGate, FortiManager and FortiAnalyzer Exp
Hands-on experience in the implementation, troubleshooting, and administration of SDWAN solutions, including Fortinet, FortiGate SDWAN
Proficient in configuring, optimizing, and securing WAN networks, ensuring high availability and performance
Extensive experience in managing and troubleshooting Cisco Routers and Nexus switches, with in-depth knowledge of routing protocols (OSPF, BGP, static routing, VRF) and switching technologies (VLAN, STP, VPC, stacking)
Expertise in deploying, configuring, and troubleshooting next-generation firewalls, including Fortinet FortiGate, Checkpoint, Cisco ASA and Palo Alto
Hands-on experience in managing and configuring F5 LTM, GTM, APM load balancers, ensuring effective traffic distribution and optimizing network performance and availability
Proficient in managing and troubleshooting IPS solutions from Checkpoint, Palo Alto, and Fortinet, providing advanced threat prevention and security monitoring
Expertise in troubleshooting and managing Zscaler PITC proxy servers to ensure secure internet access and application performance
Solid knowledge of IPSEC and GRE tunneling protocols for secure site-to-site and remote access VPNs
Experience in managing firewall solutions in Cloud environments (Azure/AWS), ensuring security, compliance, and seamless connectivity across cloud-based applications and networks
Hands-on experience with network monitoring and management tools like Splunk, Netscout and ThousandEyes for performance monitoring, troubleshooting, and proactive issue resolution
Experience in implementing and troubleshooting Fortinet, Juniper Mist Wireless Controllers and Access Points, along with familiarity in managing wireless networks for both SDLAN and traditional LAN environments
Qualification
Required
Experience with FortiNet, FortiGate, FortiManager and FortiAnalyzer
Firewall: FortiGate, Palo Alto, Cisco ASA
SDWAN: Fortinet
Wi-Fi: Fortinet, Juniper Mist
Routing: Good knowledge on routing protocols - OSPF, BGP, AIGRP, EIGRP, Static routing
Switching: Good knowledge on switching protocols STP, LACP, MCLAG, VLAN, VTP
VPN: Strong knowledge on SSL and IPSEC
Load Balancer: F5 LTM
Hands-on knowledge of Ansible, Linux shell and python scripting, and other automation tools
Experience with enterprise network tools like Splunk, Netscout
Knowledge on cloud solutions for Network Security (Azure/AWS)
SDWAN & SDLAN Solutions: Hands-on experience in the implementation, troubleshooting, and administration of SDWAN solutions, including Fortinet, FortiGate SDWAN
Routing & Switching: Extensive experience in managing and troubleshooting Cisco Routers and Nexus switches, with in-depth knowledge of routing protocols (OSPF, BGP, static routing, VRF) and switching technologies (VLAN, STP, VPC, stacking)
Firewalls: Expertise in deploying, configuring, and troubleshooting next-generation firewalls, including Fortinet FortiGate, Checkpoint, Cisco ASA and Palo Alto
Load Balancers: Hands-on experience in managing and configuring F5 LTM, GTM, APM load balancers, ensuring effective traffic distribution and optimizing network performance and availability
IPS/IDS: Proficient in managing and troubleshooting IPS solutions from Checkpoint, Palo Alto, and Fortinet, providing advanced threat prevention and security monitoring
Proxy Servers: Expertise in troubleshooting and managing Zscaler PITC proxy servers to ensure secure internet access and application performance
Tunneling Protocols: Solid knowledge of IPSEC and GRE tunneling protocols for secure site-to-site and remote access VPNs
Cloud Infrastructure & Security: Experience in managing firewall solutions in Cloud environments (Azure/AWS), ensuring security, compliance, and seamless connectivity across cloud-based applications and networks
Network Monitoring & Tools: Hands-on experience with network monitoring and management tools like Splunk, Netscout and ThousandEyes for performance monitoring, troubleshooting, and proactive issue resolution
Wireless Solutions: Experience in implementing and troubleshooting Fortinet, Juniper Mist Wireless Controllers and Access Points, along with familiarity in managing wireless networks for both SDLAN and traditional LAN environments
Strong technical skills and excellent verbal and written communication skills, customer relationship skills and interpersonal skills in working with cross-functional teams
Preferred
NSE7 / CCIE-Data Center
CCNP – R&S, Security
CCSA/CCSE
PCNSA/PCNSE
F5 201/301
Company
KTek Resourcing
KTek Resourcing is a staffing and recruiting company specializing in healthcare, oil, and gas human resources staffing solutions.
Founded in 2006
201-500 employees
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