Fortinet Network Security Engineer - North Central region
Designs, implements, and manages Fortinet-based network security solutions (FortiGate firewalls, FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer, VPNs, SD-WAN) for GuidePoint Security's managed service and consulting clients. U.S.-based remote role with up to 25% travel.
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Remote
- Work setup
- Remote
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- 2+ years
- Category
- Security
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- 2+ years hands-on experience with Fortinet security technologies (FortiGate, FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer, FortiSwitch)
- Solid understanding of core networking: subnetting, NAT, routing protocols (OSPF, BGP), switching, 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
- Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.
Nice to have
- Fortinet NSE 4 certification or higher
- Experience with multi-tenant firewall environments and clients in regulated industries
- Familiarity with FortiAP, FortiClient EMS, and FortiAuthenticator
- Exposure to network segmentation, zero trust architecture, or compliance-driven security
- Experience working with MSPs or in a consulting/VAR role
Full description
GuidePoint Security provides trusted cybersecurity expertise, solutions and services that help organizations make better decisions and minimize risk. By taking a three-tiered, holistic approach for evaluating security posture and ecosystems, GuidePoint enables some of the nation’s top organizations, such as Fortune 500 companies and U.S. government agencies, to identify threats, optimize resources and integrate best-fit solutions that mitigate risk.
General Description
We are looking for a skilled Fortinet Network Security Engineer to support our Network Security & PKI Practice in designing, implementing, and managing Fortinet based security solutions for our managed service and consulting clients. This role will engage in the development of resilient firewall, VPN, and SD-WAN architectures while providing “Wow Them” service to clients and/or internal customers or co-workers.
The Fortinet Network Security Engineer will be required to demonstrate strong troubleshooting, communication, and documentation skills, lead by influence, and strong business/financial acumen to drive the use of progressive network security programs that will align the delivery with business objectives and priorities.
About the Network Security & PKI Practice - North Central region
The Network Security & PKI Practice is responsible for designing, deploying, and operating the network security and encryption technologies that protect our clients’ environments. We deliver firewall, secure connectivity, segmentation, and public key infrastructure solutions across the organization and for our managed service and consulting clients.
Our team of network security engineers, consultants, and architects focuses on next generation firewalls, SD-WAN, secure remote access, and zero trust architecture across leading vendor platforms. We partner with client stakeholders, delivery teams, and internal practices to translate security requirements into reliable, well documented outcomes.
Current initiatives and areas of focus include:
- Delivering managed Fortinet security services across multi-tenant, multi-client environments
- Advancing zero trust architecture and network segmentation for clients in regulated industries
- Standardizing repeatable, well documented deployment and operational practices
Roles and 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.