Professional Services Consultant - Networking/Security/Wireless(Fortinet)

Summary

We are seeking a seasoned Professional Services Consultant with deep expertise in Fortinet networking technologies. This role focuses on delivering high-impact network and security solutions to enterprise clients, including the design, deployment, and optimization of multi-vendor environments. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with strong technical depth, excellent communication skills, and a consultative approach to client engagement.

Responsibilities

• Lead professional services engagements with a primary focus on Fortinet platforms.
• Design and implement complex network architectures (LAN/WAN, wireless, SD‑WAN, security).
• Conduct network assessments, migrations, and upgrades in multi‑vendor environments.
• Develop and deliver Low‑Level Design (LLD) documents, implementation plans, and topology diagrams.
• Provide expert guidance on technical solutions aligned with client business needs.
• Troubleshoot and resolve advanced networking issues across Fortinet and secondary platforms.
• Collaborate with PMO, RMO, and EM to manage project delivery and ensure client technology services meet requirements.
• Satisfy client technology services and solution requirements using best practices: design, plan, implement, validate, test, document, provide knowledge transfer, troubleshoot, and support.
• Work directly with clients to gather requirements, build proof‑of‑concepts, and implement solutions.
• Deliver consultative knowledge transfer and documentation to Logicalis’ clients.
• Stay current with industry trends and certifications across Fortinet and secondary technologies.
• Provide technical documentation, training, and knowledge transfer to clients and internal teams.
• Demonstrate and actively promote an understanding and commitment to the mission of Logicalis through behaviors consistent with organizational values.
• Maintain a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and Local laws and regulations and ensure adherence to policies and procedures.
• Support and conduct customer service in a manner consistent with expectations.
• Note: This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Education : Bachelor’s Degree in a related field.
• Experience :
  • 10+ years of proven technical experience, including design, implementation, and support of network and security.
  • Hands‑on experience with Fortinet Product Suite.
  • Proficient knowledge of industry‑standard network and security technologies (firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs, packet capture, network assessments, router/switch rack and stack, cabling, network configurations, etc.).
• Primary Expertise :
  • FortiGate (NGFW, SD‑WAN, VPN, HA)
  • FortiManager and FortiAnalyzer
  • FortiAuthenticator, FortiToken, and FortiClient EMS
  • FortiWeb, FortiMail, FortiSandbox, FortiSIEM
  • FortiNAC, FortiSwitch, FortiAP
• Secondary Experience (Desired) :
  • Cisco: Catalyst, Nexus, Meraki, ASA/Firepower, DNA Center, ISE
  • Palo Alto: Firewalls, Panorama, Prisma
  • Juniper: EX, SRX, MX, Mist AI, Junos OS
  • Aruba: ClearPass, AirWave, Central, Mobility Controllers
• Additional Skills :
  • Wireless controllers and access points
  • Security policy management (ISE, ClearPass)
  • MFA integration (e.g., DUO)
  • Cloud networking (Azure, AWS, OracleCloud)
  • Protocols: IPSec, STP, OSPF, BGP, VXLAN, IPv4/IPv6
  • VMware vSphere/ESX administration
  • Proficient use of all Microsoft Office applications
• Certifications Required :
  • Fortinet: NSE 4 – FortiGate Security – Required
  • NSE 5 – FortiManager & FortiAnalyzer – Required
  • NSE 6 – Specialized Security – Required
  • NSE 7 – Enterprise Firewall – Required
• Other Skills and Abilities :
  • Excellent written and verbal skills; confidently and professionally interacts with external clients and internal teams.
  • Consult with clients in‑depth to ascertain and define needs or requirements for scope of work.
  • Self‑starter with excellent organizational, administrative, and interpersonal skills.
  • Outstanding time and prioritization management; multitasks to accommodate requests from multiple clients and internal requests.
  • Outstanding problem‑solving, decision‑making, and analytical skills.
  • Ability to manage very complex projects.
  • Maintains excellent client relationships and high client satisfaction ratings.
  • Ability to travel nationally to meet with clients.
  • Participates proactively in own career development.

Physical Demands

The employee is required to sit, talk, see, hear, and use hands and arms constantly; frequently required to stand, move about, climb steps, or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee may occasionally lift or move up to 10 pounds.

Benefits

• Salary: $90,000 to $122,000 plus bonus.
• Comprehensive benefits package (detailed benefits information provided upon request).
• Professional development opportunities and certifications support.
• Travel allowance for national client engagements.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Logicalis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to employ people who are qualified by reason of education, training, experience, and demonstrated performance. We value inclusion and belonging at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, marital status, age, height, weight, disability, veteran status, or any other reason prohibited by applicable federal or state laws.