OverviewNETRIO is seeking an experienced
Senior Network Engineer with deep hands-on expertise in
Fortinet technologies, including FortiGate firewalls, FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer, and related security platforms. The ideal candidate will also have solid experience with
Cisco and/or
Palo Alto network and security products. This role requires expert-level knowledge of
firewalls, routing, switching, VPN, SD-WAN, wireless networking, and advanced troubleshooting across complex hybrid environments.
This engineer will serve as a senior technical resource for customer projects, escalations, and architecture discussions, and must be confident communicating directly with
executive leadership (C-level), technical staff, and business stakeholders. The candidate will play a key role in designing secure, scalable network solutions and ensuring highly reliable operations for NETRIO's clients.
Key ResponsibilitiesNetwork Architecture & Engineering- Design, deploy, and support advanced network solutions using Fortinet security and networking platforms (FortiGate, FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer, FortiAP, FortiSwitch, etc.).
- Architect secure, resilient, and scalable network infrastructures across multi-site and hybrid environments.
- Configure and manage firewalls, SD-WAN, IPS/IDS, VPN solutions, and segmentation strategies.
- Implement and optimize routing and switching (OSPF, BGP, static routing, VLANs, Layer 2/3 architectures).
- Deploy and manage wireless networks using Fortinet, Cisco, and/or Palo Alto wireless technologies.
Advanced Support & Escalations- Serve as Tier 3 escalation point for complex network issues across customer environments.
- Troubleshoot end-to-end connectivity, performance, security, and routing problems.
- Perform packet captures, flow analysis, and deep-dive diagnostics across multi-vendor platforms.
Security & Compliance- Ensure networks follow security best practices, including segmentation, hardening, and secure remote access.
- Configure and maintain security profiles (web filtering, application control, AV, IPS/IDS, SSL inspection).
- Assist with compliance initiatives (PCI, HIPAA, SOC, etc.) as they relate to secure networking design.
Customer Engagement & Communication- Lead technical discussions with C-suite executives, directors, IT managers, and business leaders.
- Present architecture recommendations, roadmaps, and project deliverables in a clear and professional manner.
- Provide written documentation, network diagrams, post-migration reports, and runbooks.
Required Qualifications- 7+ years of experience in network engineering roles.
- Deep expertise in Fortinet platforms (FortiGate, FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer).
- Strong proficiency in networking: routing, switching, VLANs, VPN, SD-WAN, wireless, and network security.
- Experience with Cisco and/or Palo Alto firewalls, routers, switches, and wireless solutions.
- Extensive hands-on experience with network troubleshooting, performance tuning, and packet-level analysis.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with C-suite executives.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced MSP environment supporting multiple customers and technologies.
Preferred Qualifications- Fortinet NSE certifications (NSE 4, NSE 5, NSE 6, or NSE 7).
- Cisco certifications (CCNP Security, CCNP Enterprise, etc.).
- Palo Alto certifications (PCNSA, PCNSE).
- Experience with Fortinet SD-WAN architectures and zero-touch provisioning.
- Understanding of cloud networking (Azure, AWS) and integrations with firewalls.
- Experience in an MSP or consulting environment.
