Network Specialist
Job Summary
Dennis Group is seeking a skilled Network Engineer with experience in the Fortinet Suite and expertise in SD-WAN technologies. The ideal candidate will design, implement, and maintain scalable SDWAN network solutions using Fortinet technologies.
Responsibilities
- Utilize Fortinet solutions (FortiGate, FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer, FortiSwitch, FortiAP) to design and deploy Fortinet SDWAN architectures in an enterprise environment
- Deploy and configure Fortinet devices and solutions
- Monitor network performance and resolve issues
- Integrate Fortinet SDWAN with existing network infrastructure
- Follow security policies and ensure compliance with defined standards
- Ensure network designs adhere to best practices
- Conduct security audits and vulnerability assessments - perform software upgrades and deploy updates/patches to resolve vulnerabilities
- Utilize FortiManager and FortiAnalyzer for centralized management and analytics
- Provide support for SDWAN incidents, network issues, and problems
- Work closely with other cross-functional teams to implement changes as required
- Create, update, maintain documentation and update existing tools & inventory systems
- Mentor peers on best practices for Fortinet technologies
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Formal training or certification or work experience(s) on network infrastructure and IT systems
- Strong hands-on experience with the Fortinet suite (FortiGate, FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer, FortiAP, FortiSwitch, etc.)
- Proficiency in configuring and managing Fortinet SD-WAN solutions
- Understanding of Firewalls, VPNs, and intrusion detection/prevention systems using Fortinet solutions
- Knowledge of networking protocols (e.g., BGP, OSPF, SD-WAN,IPv6, VLANs).
- Experience designing, deploying, and managing enterprise networks.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- Ability to work independently
Preferred Qualifications
- Fortinet Certifications
- Familiarity with Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) and SASE frameworks
- Experience in large enterprise environment(s)
- Experience in the Design/Build sector
About Us
We plan, design, engineer, and build food plants for major brands across the country and the world. For the past three decades, we’ve focused exclusively on the food and beverage industry, helping your favorite brands put your favorite foods in the grocery store. Simply put, food isn’t one thing we do, it’s all we do.
Dennis Group offers competitive compensation packages commensurate with experience. We provide comprehensive employee benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, paid time off including an open vacation policy, as well as bonus, profit-sharing, and retirement plans.
Dennis Group is proud to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.