General Dynamics Information Technology · 8 hours ago
Fortinet & Network Infrastructure Expert
USA LA Bossier City
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$128K/yr - $172K/yr
10+ years expGeneral Dynamics Information Technology is a global technology and professional services company delivering consulting, technology, and mission services. The Fortinet & Network Infrastructure Expert will be responsible for ensuring the reliability and security of network solutions, working on engineering, migration, and operations within a dynamic team environment.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Cloud ComputingConsultingCyber SecurityInformation Technology
Responsibilities
Own the opportunity as a Fortinet & Network Infrastructure Expert and help ensure the mission is never interrupted
Your work will be an important part of transforming our clients for the modern age and help them face any obstacle
Help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter
Work depends on a Fortinet & Network Infrastructure Expert joining our dynamic team to work in a fast-paced environment with engineering, migration, and operations
Work both as part of the team and on individual assignments, in an environment of customer mission delivery, integrity, and communications
Fill this role with someone who currently has the experience, certifications, and skills to execute in large environments, is flexible and enjoys tackling challenges, and desires to join a large team that is building and sustaining a large, multi-tenant cloud platform/enterprise and migrating/expanding/automating the enterprise
Extensive knowledge of FortiGate firewall platforms (physical/virtual/Multi VDOM)
Expert knowledge of BGP to include design, implementation, and troubleshooting
The ability to design, implement, and troubleshoot IPSEC tunnels between Fortigates and other common platforms (AWS, Palo Alto, and Check Point)
Knowledge of FortiManager and FortiAnalyzer to include deployment and daily maintenance
Operational knowledge of AWS Networking to include Direct Connect, Transit Gateway, Security Groups, Route Tables, Cloud watch logs, Application Load Balancers, Network Load balancers
Knowledge of operating in an environment with IPV6 and IPV4
Work across teams, and external customer groups to develop strategy, design solutions, and advise implementation teams during infrastructure buildouts
Deal with escalations. Make assessments, recommendations or provide solutions to resolve issues
May coach and provide guidance to less-experienced professionals
Qualification
Required
5 + years of related experience
10+ years of experience in network engineering required, with at least 3 years focused on FortiGate Firewalls and BGP
BA/BS or equivalent experience
Excellent communication skills with demonstrated experience delivering presentations to diverse audiences at various levels of an organization
Extensive knowledge of FortiGate firewall platforms (physical/virtual/Multi VDOM)
Expert knowledge of BGP to include design, implementation, and troubleshooting
The ability to design, implement, and troubleshoot IPSEC tunnels between Fortigates and other common platforms (AWS, Palo Alto, and Check Point)
Knowledge of FortiManager and FortiAnalyzer to include deployment and daily maintenance
Operational knowledge of AWS Networking to include Direct Connect, Transit Gateway, Security Groups, Route Tables, Cloud watch logs, Application Load Balancers, Network Load balancers
Knowledge of operating in an environment with IPV6 and IPV4
Work across teams, and external customer groups to develop strategy, design solutions, and advise implementation teams during infrastructure buildouts
Deal with escalations. Make assessments, recommendations or provide solutions to resolve issues
May coach and provide guidance to less-experienced professionals
Networking (Routing, Firewall, and Switching)
FortiGate Firewalls and BGP
Ability to obtain and maintain a position of Public Trust
Preferred
Cloud Networking (Azure, AWS)
Fortinet Technology Suite
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages
401K with company match
Full flex work weeks
Variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave
Short and long-term disability benefits
Life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance
Company
General Dynamics Information Technology
General Dynamics Information Technology is an IT consulting company that specializes in cyber security, AI, and quantum computing. It is a sub-organization of General Dynamics.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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Paul Nedzbala
Senior Vice President
Ben Buckley
Vice President and General Manager
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