Fortinet Network Engineer (Colts Neck, NJ)

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Fortinet Network Engineer (Colts Neck, NJ)

About The Role

This position requires the successful candidate to work on a W2 directly with FDM. We cannot accept C2C, 1099 or employment sponsorship (e.g. H1-B) for this position.

FDM is a global business and technology consultancy delivering client and industry driven solutions through our 5 core specialist Practices; Software Engineering, Data & Analytics, IT Operations, Change & Transformation, and Risk, Regulation & Compliance.

FDM is seeking a Fortinet Network Engineer located in Colts Neck, NJ. Involvement in this project is anticipated to last initially 12 months but may be extended.

This role will be hybrid with requirements to be in office 3 days per week.

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Level 2 Network Security Engineer with hands-on experience in Fortinet security solutions. The successful candidate will provide advanced support, configuration, and troubleshooting of Fortinet products including FortiGate firewalls, FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer, and other network components. This role requires strong analytical skills, experience with network security practices, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, mission-critical environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Perform advanced troubleshooting and support for Fortinet security appliances (e.g., FortiGate, FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer, FortiSwitch, FortiAP, etc.).
Manage firewall policies, VPNs (IPSec/SSL), NAT, and UTM features.
Monitor, analyze, and respond to incidents and alerts.
Assist in the design and implementation of secure network solutions.
Provide Level 2 support for escalated issues from Level 1 engineers or clients.
Work closely with other IT teams to ensure security policies are implemented and enforced.
Maintain and update documentation, including network diagrams and procedures.
Participate in regular system audits and health checks.
Support firmware upgrades, patches, and configuration backups.
Create reports and logs for compliance and analysis using FortiAnalyzer or other tools.

About You

Required Qualifications:

2–5 years of experience in network security or a related field.
Hands-on experience with Fortinet products, especially FortiGate firewalls.
Solid understanding of networking protocols (TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, etc.).
Familiarity with IPS/IDS, content filtering, anti-virus, and application control.
Experience with VPN technologies (IPSec, SSL).
Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

Fortinet NSE 4 certification (or higher) strongly preferred.
Experience with FortiManager and FortiAnalyzer.
Experience with FortiSwitch and FortiAP is a plus.
Knowledge of other network products (Cisco, Arista, Palo Alto) is also a plus.

About Us

FDM is an award-winning global business and technology consultancy powering the people behind tech and innovation for over 30 years. We collaborate with world-leading companies to identify the expertise they need, exactly when they need it. We have helped successfully launch nearly 25,000 careers globally to date and are a trusted partner to over 300 companies worldwide.

FDM has 4,000+ employees worldwide, with over 90 nationalities working together as a team. From our origins in Brighton, UK, FDM now has 19 centres located across North America, Europe and Asia-Pacific and is now on the FTSE4Good Index.

Dedicated to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
FDM Group’s mission is to make tech and business careers accessible for everyone. Our diverse team of 90+ nationalities thrive on differences, fuels innovation through varied experiences, and celebrates shared successes. As an Equal Opportunity Employer and listed on the FTSE4Good Index, FDM ensures every qualified applicant, regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or any other status protected by federal or provincial law, gets the chance they deserve.

FDM Group, Inc. is registered to operate and hire employees in select states within the US. We will consider employment applications exclusively from candidates who are either residing in one of the following states or willing to relocate to them: Arizona, California, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Minnesota, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, and Virginia.

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