Fortinet SME
Full-time
CMK Resources, Inc.
CMK Resources is seeking a Senior Fortinet Resident Engineer / SME to support a large enterprise client's Fortinet networking environment.
The ideal candidate will have deep, hands-on expertise in Fortinet Secure SD-WAN , including advanced engineering, configuration, troubleshooting, and performance optimization. This individual will serve as a dedicated technical resource, working directly with client stakeholders to maintain and improve network performance, reliability, and stability.
Location: Multiple Location Options – Dallas/Plano, TX | Houston, TX | Chicago, IL | New York, NY | Jersey City, NJ | Columbus, OH | Wilmington, DE
Work Arrangement: Onsite 4–5 days per week
Duration: 12+ month W2 contract with strong potential for extension year over year
Responsibilities
- Provide senior-level engineering support for enterprise Fortinet SD-WAN infrastructure.
- Configure, troubleshoot, optimize, and maintain Fortinet networking solutions.
- Diagnose and resolve complex SD-WAN, routing, connectivity, and performance issues.
- Review existing configurations and recommend improvements to network stability and performance.
- Support Fortinet platform upgrades, configuration changes, and technical escalations.
- Collaborate directly with client networking and infrastructure teams.
- Serve as a hands-on Fortinet subject matter expert in an enterprise environment.
Qualifications
- Extensive hands-on experience with Fortinet FortiGate and Secure SD-WAN in enterprise environments.
- Strong understanding of SD-WAN architecture, routing, traffic steering, and performance optimization.
- Advanced troubleshooting experience with Fortinet networking technologies.
- Experience with networking protocols, including BGP, OSPF, and IPsec VPNs.
- Ability to independently troubleshoot complex network issues and provide technical guidance.
- Minimum Fortinet NSE 4 certification , with willingness to obtain NSE 7 or higher upon start.
- Ability to work onsite 4–5 days per week at one of the designated locations.
- Must be a US Citizen or Green Card/Permanent Resident holder.
Nice to Haves
- Fortinet NSE 7 certification or higher.
- Experience with FortiManager and FortiAnalyzer.
- Previous experience serving as a dedicated Fortinet Resident Engineer.
- Experience supporting large-scale enterprise or highly regulated networking environments.
- Experience designing and deploying Fortinet SD-WAN environments from the ground up.
- Experience with Fortinet automation, centralized management, and network performance monitoring.
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