Fortinet

Technical Support Engineer

Fortinet$87K — $107K *
Technical Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Networking, Cybersecurity, or related field, or equivalent experience.
  • 5-8 years of technical support, network engineering, or security operations experience.
  • Strong knowledge of Network Access Control (NAC), 802.1X, RADIUS, and SNMP.
  • Familiarity with multi-vendor network environments (e.g., FortiGate, Cisco, Aruba).
  • Experience in Linux/Unix system administration and Windows systems.
  • Strong diagnostic skills across Layer 2/3 and application-level issues.
  • Proficiency in spoken and written English; Spanish fluency is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Provide technical support to FortiNAC customers via phone, email, and remote sessions.
  • Analyze customer configurations and network designs to troubleshoot issues.
  • Recreate customer-reported issues in lab environments for validation.
  • Recommend configuration changes based on technical assessments.
  • Document case progress and ensure timely resolution of support tickets.
  • Perform live troubleshooting in collaboration with customer IT staff.
  • Identify and document product bugs or usability issues, escalating to Engineering as needed.
  • Create and maintain knowledge base articles for troubleshooting solutions.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Life and disability insurance.
  • 401(k) plan with company contributions.
  • 11 paid holidays and vacation time.
  • Sick time and comprehensive leave program.
  • Participation in Fortinet equity program.
Full Job Description
JOB DESCRIPTION

As a member of the FortiNAC TAC team, You will help troubleshoot complex network access and security issues, acting as a subject matter expert for FortiNAC deployments across diverse customer environments.

Responsibilities

  • Provide technical support to FortiNAC customers via phone, email, and remote sessions, with a strong focus on troubleshooting and root cause analysis.
  • Analyze customer configurations, deployment setups, and network designs, including switches, firewalls, and endpoint connectivity.
  • Recreate customer-reported issues in lab environments to validate findings and confirm resolutions.
  • Recommend configuration changes or upgrades based on technical assessments and best practices.
  • Accurately document case progress, set clear expectations, and ensure timely resolution of support tickets.
  • Perform live troubleshooting on customer systems, working collaboratively with customer IT staff.
  • Identify, reproduce, and document product bugs or usability issues, and escalate to Engineering as needed.
  • Participate in the weekend/holiday on-call rotation.
  • Create and maintain internal and customer-facing knowledge base articles to share troubleshooting insights and solutions.

Required Skills & Experience

  • Strong knowledge of Network Access Control (NAC) concepts, 802.1X, RADIUS, SNMP, and network segmentation.
  • Solid understanding of network protocols and infrastructure (TCP/IP, VLANs, DHCP, DNS, routing/switching).
  • Familiarity with multi-vendor network environments (FortiGate, Cisco, Aruba, etc.).
  • Linux/Unix system administration experience, including CLI-based troubleshooting.
  • Working knowledge of Windows systems and AD/LDAP integration.
  • Experience with virtualization platforms and cloud-based deployments is a plus.
  • Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills across Layer 2/3 and application-level issues.
  • Hands-on experience with FortiNAC or similar NAC products is a plus.
  • Scripting or automation experience (e.g., Python, Bash) is a plus.
  • Excellent communication and customer service skills.
  • Fluency in both spoken and written English.
  • Proficiency in Spanish is a strong plus.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Networking, Cybersecurity, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
  • Minimum 5–8 years of technical support, network engineering, or security operations experience.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $87,000-$107,000. Fortinet offers employees a variety of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 401(k), 11 paid holidays, vacation time, and sick time, as well as a comprehensive leave program.

Wage ranges are based on various factors, including the labour market, job type, and job level. Exact salary offers will be determined by factors such as the candidate's subject knowledge, skill level, qualifications, experience, and geographic location.

All roles are eligible to participate in the Fortinet equity program. Bonus eligibility is reviewed at the time of hire and annually at the Company’s discretion.

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

About Fortinet

Fortinet is a cybersecurity company that provides network security solutions to businesses, service providers, and government organizations worldwide. The company's products and services include firewalls, VPNs, intrusion prevention systems, endpoint security, and more. Fortinet was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California.
Learn more about Fortinet
Size
10,860 employees
Market Cap
$38.2 billion
Industry
Net Income
$486.2 million
Founded
2000
5 Year Trend
+21.2%
Revenue
$2.5 billion
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