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Fortinet, Inc.

Fortinet Director Sales -SLED

San Jose, CA · On-site

$350K - $550K/yr

Selling experience must include one of the following: 1) Firewall/VPN, 2) AV 3) IDS/IDP * Excellent ... Fortinet offers employees a variety of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life and ...

HR Elements

Sr Network and Systems Engineer

KY · On-site

$98.30K - $134.60K/yr

Design, deploy, and harden Fortinet firewalls (required), as well as other firewall platforms (Palo Alto, SonicWall, Cisco ASA) where present -- policy management, NAT, IPsec/SSL VPN, IDS/IPS ...

Genesis10

Senior Firewall Engineer

Irving, TX

$43.59 - $51.59/hr

Design, implement, and maintain secure network infrastructures using Palo Alto Networks, Fortinet, and Cisco routing and switching products * Lead and support firewall migration projects, including ...

DGR Systems

Senior Fortinet Network Engineer

Tampa, FL · On-site +1

$98.30K - $134.70K/yr

Design, implement and transition firewalls, switches, access points, and other network solutions to ... Fortinet Secure SDWAN, FortiAnalyzer * Minimum of 5 years of experience with network solutions.

Omni Inclusive

Network Security Firewall

Cary, NC

$48.75 - $65.25/hr

Secondary Skill - Cisco ASA Firewall, Checkpoint, Splunk SIEM & infra monitoring tool ... Certification from Major Vendors like Palo Alto, Fortinet or Cisco are preferred. Thorough ...

CEDENT

Sr Fortinet Test Engineer

Ashburn, VA

Firewalls * Strong networking foundation * IPSEC and BGP specifically Responsibilities: * Working with planning teams * Taking requirements from planning * Developing test cases * Running through and ...

CEDENT

Sr Fortinet Test Engineer

Ashburn, VA

Firewalls * Loadbalancers * GTM specifically * Strong DNS Experience * Strong networking foundation * IPSEC and BGP specifically Preferred Skills: * Experience in a lab/testing environment Day to Day

Five Iron LLC

Firewall Engineer

Franklin, TN

$100/day

Barracuda, Juniper, Cisco, Check Point, Fortinet or Palo Alto. * Extensive experience implementing and maintaining firewalls and staying updated on any released security vulnerabilities and how they ...

Genesis10

Senior Firewall Engineer

Irving, TX · On-site

Responsibilities : • Design, implement, and maintain secure network infrastructures using Palo Alto Networks, Fortinet, and Cisco routing and switching products • Lead and support firewall ...

Genesis10

Senior Firewall Engineer

Chandler, AZ · On-site

Responsibilities : • Design, implement, and maintain secure network infrastructures using Palo Alto Networks, Fortinet, and Cisco routing and switching products • Lead and support firewall ...

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How much do fortinet firewall jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 1, 2026, the average hourly pay for fortinet firewall in the United States is $53.99, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $45.91 and $61.54 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Fortinet Firewall job?

A Fortinet Firewall job typically involves managing, configuring, and maintaining Fortinet network security appliances to protect an organization's IT infrastructure. Professionals in this role are responsible for setting up firewall policies, monitoring network traffic, troubleshooting security incidents, and ensuring compliance with cybersecurity best practices. They may also work with intrusion prevention systems (IPS), VPN configurations, and security information and event management (SIEM) tools to enhance network security. This role is essential for safeguarding businesses against cyber threats and maintaining a secure network environment.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Fortinet Firewall position, and why are they important?

To excel as a Fortinet Firewall Engineer, you should possess a solid understanding of network security principles, firewall configuration, and troubleshooting, typically complemented by a degree in Information Technology or Computer Science. Familiarity with Fortinet’s FortiOS, experience managing FortiGate appliances, and certifications such as NSE 4 or higher are highly valued. Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and clear communication are essential soft skills for this technical role. These competencies are vital for maintaining robust security postures, minimizing downtime, and collaborating effectively with IT teams and stakeholders.

What are some typical daily responsibilities for someone managing Fortinet firewalls?

Professionals managing Fortinet firewalls are typically responsible for configuring firewall policies, monitoring network traffic for security threats, and responding to incidents or alerts. Daily tasks often include troubleshooting connectivity issues, updating firmware, and performing routine health checks to ensure optimal performance and compliance. You may also work closely with network administrators, security analysts, and other IT staff to coordinate broader cybersecurity initiatives. Staying updated on the latest threat intelligence and best practices is also an important aspect of the job.
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Information Security Engineer

Information Security Engineer

Judge Group, Inc.

Irving, TX

$53 - $57/hr

Other

Posted 29 days ago

Job description

Location: Irving, TX
Salary: $53.00 USD Hourly - $57.00 USD Hourly
Description:
Senior Firewall Engineer (Contract) - Information Security Engineering
Locations: Irving, TX (Las Colinas) / Charlotte, NC / Chandler, AZ
Employment Type: Contingent (No conversion)
About the Role
We are seeking a skilled and motivated Senior Firewall Engineer to design, implement, and support secure, scalable network infrastructures. In this role, you will work on moderately complex security engineering initiatives, contribute to enterprise-scale planning, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to strengthen network security capabilities.
This position is ideal for candidates with strong expertise in enterprise firewall platforms (Palo Alto, Fortinet) and experience operating in large, multi-vendor environments, particularly within financial services.
What You'll Do
  • Design, implement, and maintain secure network infrastructure using Palo Alto, Fortinet, and Cisco technologies.
  • Lead and support firewall migration initiatives, including:
    • Policy analysis
    • Configuration translation
    • Deployment using tools such as Expedition, FortiConverter, SmartMove
  • Build and deploy new (greenfield) and existing network security environments.
  • Optimize firewall policies and rulebases to align with best practices and compliance standards.
  • Troubleshoot complex network security issues across multi-vendor environments.
  • Collaborate with network, cloud, infrastructure, and application teams to integrate security controls.
  • Monitor and respond to security events, alerts, and incidents, contributing to root cause analysis and remediation.
  • Maintain documentation (network diagrams, standards, procedures).
  • Participate in on-call rotation for critical incidents and maintenance support.
  • Stay current on emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and security technologies.
Minimum Qualifications
  • 4+ years of experience in Information Security Engineering (or equivalent experience through work, education, military, or training).
  • 2+ years of hands-on experience in network security engineering, with a focus on enterprise firewall platforms.
  • 2+ years of experience configuring and managing Palo Alto Networks firewalls.
  • 2+ years of experience in:
    • Security policy design
    • Rulebase optimization
    • Firewall hardening in multi-vendor environments
  • 2+ years of experience with Palo Alto Panorama, including:
    • Template stacks
    • Device groups
    • Policy management hierarchy
    • Logging and reporting
    • Role-based access control
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with Fortinet firewall technologies.
  • Familiarity with Cisco routing and switching.
  • Experience in large financial services environments.
  • Experience with firewall migration tools and automation utilities.
  • Strong understanding of compliance and regulatory security requirements.
Work Environment
  • Flexible working hours (no overtime expected)
  • Collaborative, cross-functional team environment
  • Exposure to enterprise-scale security infrastructure

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