[Remote] Fortinet Network Security Engineer - North Central region

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. GuidePoint Security is hiring a Fortinet Network Security Engineer to support its Network Security & PKI Practice for managed-service and consulting clients. The role designs, implements, and manages Fortinet security solutions, including resilient firewall, VPN, and SD-WAN architectures, and provides client support and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and support network security solutions using Fortinet technologies (FortiGate, FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer, FortiSwitch)
• Configure and manage firewall policies, VPNs (IPSec/SSL), SD-WAN, and UTM features
• Utilize FortiManager for centralized management and policy deployment across multiple FortiGate devices
• Use FortiAnalyzer for event correlation, log analysis, and reporting
• Perform regular health checks, upgrades, and policy audits on Fortinet equipment
• Support networking infrastructure, including switching, VLANs, static and dynamic routing (OSPF, BGP), and subnetting
• Troubleshoot network and security issues across multiple clients or environments
• Collaborate with clients and internal teams to recommend and implement security best practices
• Document configurations, diagrams, and standard operating procedures

Skills

• 2+ years of hands-on experience with Fortinet security technologies (FortiGate, FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer, FortiSwitch)
• Solid understanding of core networking concepts: subnetting, NAT, routing protocols (OSPF, BGP), switching, and VLANs
• Experience with firewall policy creation, security profiles, and VPN configurations
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, written, and verbal communication skills
• Basic Fortinet certification required prior to hire
• Embraces emerging technologies, including AI tools, to work smarter, solve problems, and drive better business outcomes
• NSE 4 or higher
• Experience with multi-tenant firewall environments and managing clients in regulated industries
• Familiarity with FortiAP, FortiClient EMS, and FortiAuthenticator
• Exposure to network segmentation, zero trust architecture, or compliance-driven security implementations
• Experience working with MSPs or in a consulting/VAR role

Benefits

• Remote workforce primarily (U.S. based only; some travel may be required for certain positions; working on-site may be required for Federal positions)
• Group Medical Insurance options: Zero Deductible PPO Plan (GuidePoint pays 90% of the premium for employees and 70% for family plans (spouse/children/family)) or High Deductible Health Plan with HSA (GuidePoint pays 100% of the employees premiums and 75% for family plans (spouse/children/family). If you choose the High Deductible / HSA plan, GPS will contribute in 4 equal quarterly installments: ($850 per EE annually / $1750 per family annually (includes spouse/children/family options)
• Group Dental Insurance: GuidePoint pays 100% of the premium for employees and 75% of family plans
• 12 corporate holidays and a Flexible Time Off (FTO) program
• Healthy mobile phone and home internet allowance
• Eligibility for retirement plan after 2 months at open enrollment
• Pet Benefit Option
• Colleagues ... will seek to collaborate and provide mentorship and guidance at every opportunity
• Opportunity to grow your career

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