Job Role: Network Engineer Location: Lake Zurich , IL (Onsite) Rate: $45 on W2 Key Responsibilities 1. Firewall & Security Operations - Configure, manage, and support Fortinet FortiGate and Palo Alto NGFW platforms
- Implement and manage firewall policies, NAT rules, VPNs (IPSec/SSL)
- Perform rule optimization, cleanup, and policy governance aligned with security standards
- Monitor network traffic, identify anomalies, and mitigate security threats
2. Design & Implementation - Design and deploy secure network architectures and firewall solutions
- Configure HA setups, SD-WAN, routing, and logging integrations
- Support firewall migrations (Fortinet ↔ Palo Alto) and technology upgrades
3. Incident Management & Troubleshooting - Perform L2/L3 troubleshooting of network and security incidents
- Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) and implement corrective actions
- Respond to security alerts and coordinate incident remediation
4. Network & Security Monitoring - Monitor and maintain network performance, availability, and security posture
- Support vulnerability assessments and remediation activities
- Ensure compliance with security policies, audits, and governance frameworks
5. Change Management & Documentation - Handle change requests, upgrades, and patch management
- Maintain updated network diagrams, SOPs, and configuration documentation
- Participate in CAB meetings and provide technical inputs
6. Collaboration & Stakeholder Management - Work with cross-functional teams (network, cloud, SOC, infra)
- Provide technical guidance and act as SME for firewall/security technologies
- Support audits and compliance requirements
Technical Skills Required Firewall & Security - Fortinet FortiGate (Policies, VPN, SD-WAN, HA, FortiManager/FortiAnalyzer)
- Palo Alto Networks (NGFW, Panorama, App-ID, User-ID, NAT policies)
- IDS/IPS, VPN, SIEM, security monitoring tools
Networking - Strong understanding of TCP/IP, VLANs, DNS, NAT, SSL/TLS
- Routing protocols: BGP, OSPF, EIGRP
- Switching concepts (VLAN, STP, trunking)
Tools & Platforms - Experience with Panorama, FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer
- Knowledge of cloud security (Azure/AWS) - preferred
- Familiarity with load balancers, WAF, SD-WAN
Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / IT / related field
- 6-10+ years of experience in network security and firewall management
- Strong hands-on experience with Fortinet & Palo Alto platforms
Preferred Certifications - Fortinet NSE (NSE4 / NSE7)
- Palo Alto PCNSE / PCNSA
- CCNA/CCNP Security, CISSP (good to have)
Benefits: Danta offers a compensation package to all W2 employees that are competitive in the industry. It consists of competitive pay, the option to elect healthcare insurance (Dental, Medical, Vision), Major holidays and Paid sick leave as per state law.
The rate/ Salary range is dependent on numerous factors including Qualification, Experience and Location.
