ZR_2748_JOB

Sr. Fortinet SDWAN Engineer - JPMC/5 days a week on site

Jersey City or Dallas, United States | Posted on 10/30/2025

Sr. Fortinet SDWAN Engineer - JPMC/5 days a week on site

Location: Plano, TX, Columbus, OH or Jersey City, NJ (Onsite – 5 Days/Week)

Contract Duration: 12 Months

Job Summary:

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 the Fortinet solutions (FortiGate, FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer, FortiSwitch, FortiAP) to design and deploy Fortinet SDWAN architectures in a large-scale enterprise environment
  
• Deploy and configure Fortinet devices and solutions
  
• Utilize Fortinet’s tools to monitor network performance and resolve issues
  
• Integrate Fortinet SDWAN with existing network infrastructure
  
• Implement and maintain security policies and ensure compliance with defined standards
  
• Ensure network designs adhere to industry best practices and security standards
  
• 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
  
• Plan and execute network migrations from traditional networks to SD-WAN environments
  
• Provide Tier 2/3 support for escalated 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
  

• 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, MPLS, VLANs).
  
• Familiarity with network automation and scripting (Python, Ansible) is a plus
  
• Minimum of 5 years in network engineering roles with Fortinet focus
  
• Experience designing, deploying, and managing enterprise networks
  
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills.
  
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
  
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively on a team
  
• Effective communication and collaboration skills
  

• Automation and programming languages (e.g., Scripting, Python, etc.)
  
• Familiarity with Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) and SASE frameworks
  
• Experience in large enterprise environment(s)