Remote Sr. Network Security Engineer

We are seeking an experienced subject matter expertise (SME) in the Fortinet . This critical role is centered on high-severity incident management, complex security troubleshooting, and architectural improvements to our network infrastructure. The ideal candidate must have proven experience with Zero-Trust principles, specifically with Zscaler (ZIA / ZPA) . You will thrive in high-pressure situations and have deep, hands-on experience managing secure enterprise network environments. The candidate must be able to join within 30 days after receiving the job offer.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the final L3 escalation point for all network security-related Major Incidents (MIM) and Priority-1 (P1) issues, with a primary focus on the Fortinet and Zscaler ecosystems.
• Take full ownership of the Fortinet Security Fabric, including expert-level configuration, management, and troubleshooting of FortiGate firewalls, FortiManager, and FortiAnalyzer.
• Design, implement, and manage Fortinet SD-WAN solutions, focusing on routing optimization, policy creation, failover, and performance tuning.
• Configure and maintain FortiSwitch and FortiAP deployments, ensuring seamless and secure LAN and WLAN connectivity.
• Implement, manage, and troubleshoot the Zscaler Zero-Trust platform, including Zscaler Internet Access (ZIA) and Zscaler Private Access (ZPA).
• Lead technical resolution during critical network outages and security incidents by hosting bridge calls and war rooms.
• Perform comprehensive root cause analysis (RCA) and deliver detailed post-incident reports to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with vendors, including Fortinet, Zscaler, and ISPs, to escalate complex issues and expedite service restoration.
• Proactively monitor network and security performance, tuning alerts and dashboards using tools like ScienceLogic.
• Partner with Information Security teams to enforce Zero-Trust policies, ensure network compliance, and maintain secure remote access.

Qualifications

Industry certifications are highly preferred :

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