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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