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The Sr. Project Engineer – Fortinet Specialist role is a senior-level consulting position within the Cyber Advisors Project Team. This is a customer-facing, post-sales role responsible for leading the design, implementation, and successful delivery of complex networking and security solutions.

This position is open to Minnesota residents only.

While Cyber Advisors supports a multi-vendor environment including Cisco, Aruba, and Sophos, this role is primarily focused on Fortinet technologies. The ideal candidate will have strong networking experience and either deep Fortinet expertise or a demonstrated willingness to specialize and grow within the Fortinet ecosystem.

This individual acts as a trusted technical advisor to clients and is accountable for the technical success of projects from initial scoping through delivery. This role is focused on networking solutions, the individual will be a lead engineer on projects that may include:

• Lead the design, architecture, and implementation of networking and security solutions, with a primary focus on Fortinet technologies


• Own the technical success of projects, including design quality, delivery, and client satisfaction


• Act as the primary technical resource and escalation point for complex networking and security issues


• Lead or support technical discovery, solution design, and scoping efforts during the sales process


• Design and deploy Fortinet-based solutions including FortiGate, SD-WAN, VPN, and security services


• Implement and optimize Fortinet Security Fabric components (FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer, FortiClient EMS, etc.)


• Support and work within multi-vendor environments including Cisco, Aruba, and Sophos where required


• Lead network and firewall migrations, including transitions from other vendors to Fortinet


• Identify risks, gaps, and improvements in client environments and provide clear, actionable recommendations


• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to other engineers, including reviewing designs and configurations


• Document environments, designs, and project deliverables clearly and accurately


• Work directly with clients to explain technical concepts and guide decision-making

• Advanced knowledge of networking concepts including routing (BGP, OSPF), switching, and network design


• Strong experience with firewall platforms, with Fortinet strongly preferred


• Experience with Cisco, Aruba, Dell, or similar enterprise networking platforms


• Experience with Sophos or other security vendors is a plus


• Experience or strong interest in working with Fortinet technologies, including:


• FortiGate (policy, NAT, VPN, SD-WAN)


• FortiManager / FortiAnalyzer


• FortiClient EMS and remote access solutions


• Experience designing and deploying SD-WAN and secure remote access solutions


• Strong understanding of network security principles and best practices


• Experience with VPN technologies (IPSec preferred) and authentication systems (RADIUS, SAML, MFA)


• Familiarity with network monitoring and troubleshooting tools (SNMP, SSH,netflow/Sflow, packet capture, etc.)


• Working knowledge of virtualization platforms (VMware, Hyper-V) and their networking components


• General understanding of cloud networking concepts (Azure, AWS)

• Proven ability to lead complex technical projects with minimal oversight


• Strong troubleshooting skills across networking and security technologies


• Ability to clearly communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders


• Strong documentation skills and attention to detail


• Ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and client expectations


• Demonstrated ability to identify process improvements and implement best practices


• Willingness to develop deep expertise in the Fortinet platform


• Experience working in a consulting or professional services environment preferred

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)


• Relevant certifications preferred, such as:
  
  
  
  • Fortinet (NSE4, NSE7, or higher) – strongly preferred
  
  
  • Cisco (CCNP or higher)
  
  
  • Aruba, Sophos, or other networking certifications
  
  
  
  


• Candidates without Fortinet certifications must demonstrate a willingness and ability to obtain them within a reasonable timeframe

• This position may require after-hours/weekend work during project implementations or emergency situations


• Occasional travel, including out-of-state, may be required


• Ability to lift and move IT equipment up to 50 lbs

• Successfully leads and delivers Fortinet-focused networking projects with minimal oversight


• Produces scalable, secure, and supportable network designs aligned with best practices


• Builds strong client relationships as a trusted technical advisor


• Contributes to accurate project scoping and improved project margins


• Develops deep expertise in the Fortinet platform while effectively supporting multi-vendor environments


• Serves as a mentor and technical leader within the engineering team

• Competitive compensation and performance-based incentives.


• Vacation and PTO.


• Employer-paid Health and Dental Insurance for CA employees.


• 401(k) with employer matching.


• Opportunities for professional development, including certifications and ongoing training.


• Engaging, dynamic work on a wide range of client security challenges.