Network Security Engineer

Our client is seeking an experienced Network Security Engineer with deep expertise in the Fortinet security ecosystem and a minimum of 5 years in a similar role. This position requires strong hands-on skills in designing, deploying, and managing network security solutions using Fortinet technologies such as FortiGate, FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer, FortiMonitor, and FortiClient EMS. In office position with 1 day remote! Must currently reside in Arizona. No relocation assistance or relocation package is available. No visa sponsorship is available now or in the future. What you get to go do in this exciting role: Design and implement secure network environments utilizing the complete suite of Fortinet products Administer and optimize FortiGate firewalls, including high-availability setups, VPN configurations (IPSec/SSL), and UTM functionalities Oversee centralized security management through FortiManager and FortiAnalyzer Identify, investigate, and respond to security alerts, threats, and incidents Conduct periodic security risk assessments and support compliance efforts Document configurations, procedures, and security standards Act as a Tier 3 escalation point for complex technical issues and collaborate with other IT teams Participate in on-call rotation for after-hours and weekend support as needed What you need to be successful in this role: At least 5 years of hands-on experience in a network security engineering role Advanced proficiency with Fortinet tools, including FortiGate, FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer, and FortiClient EMS Fortinet NSE 4 certification required; higher-level certifications (NSE 5–7) strongly preferred Strong understanding of network protocols, firewalls, VPNs, and intrusion detection/prevention systems Experience with security segmentation, remote access solutions, and threat mitigation Solid grasp of network routing and switching technologies (BGP, OSPF, etc.) Proven problem-solving abilities and analytical thinking These would be a PLUS Integration experience with identity platforms like Azure AD or Okta Scripting or automation knowledge (e.g., Python, Ansible) Familiarity with public cloud platforms (Azure, AWS) and associated security frameworks Background in regulated industries such as finance or healthcare is a plus If this sounds exciting and you meet the requirements, APPLY TODAY!