Senior Network EngineerLocation: Hybrid – Thursday in Bethlehem, PA (2-3 days onsite)Duration: 3 – 6 months Visa: Any Visa (except H1B and CPT)Interview: Phone/Zoom and final round interview will be onsiteMust have 4+ years of Fortinet experience. Client looking for more technical candidate.Please make sure your candidates can technically work through the following network concepts:VPN setup and troubleshootingBGP policy traffic shapingWifi conceptsOur client passed on a candidate that could not work through these general network concepts in a technical interview.Responsibilities:Design and deploy functional networks (LAN, WLAN, WAN)Configure and install software, servers, routers and other network devices. (Platforms: Fortinet Firewalls, Cisco Router Switches, Juniper Firewalls, Pulse Secure VPN, Aruba Wifi, Meraki)Perform policy administration of Unified Threat Management and Fortinet SD-WAN.Monitor network performance and integrityResolve issues tiers of support have escalated by troubleshooting cloud and local infrastructureAutomate tasks and monitor their effectivenessMentor team members on technical issuesWork closely with Cyber Team and Security Operations Center to implement risk threat mitigation actions.Communicate with users when neededMaintain complete technical documentationSuggest improvements to network performance, capacity, and scalabilityRequired Skills and Qualifications:BSc/BA in Computer Science, Engineering or a related fieldProfessional Certifications (e.g.
Fortinet NSE4, Fortinet NSE5, CCNP, CCDP)Industry-related experience as a Senior Network Engineer or Network AdministratorSolid background in network administration and architectureIn-depth understanding of communication protocols (mainly TCP/IP) and routing protocols (e.g. BGP, OSPF)Familiarity with access control models and network securityKnowledge of coding languages for scripting (e.g Python, Perl)Experience with network diagnostic, monitoring and analysis tools (e.g. FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer, PRTG network tools)Solid understanding of network operating systems (Forti-OS, JUNOS, Cisco IOS)Sharp troubleshooting skillsAbility to work independentlyOrganizational and mentoring skills