Network Security Engineer
Location: Atlanta, GA (Hybrid - TBD) (mostly remote)
Type: Contract
GC, USC and other (No h1, opt)
Onsite Interview
Job Description
Strong network security experience with Fortinet FortiGate firewalls, IPSEC/SSL VPNs, perimeter & edge security, secure remote access (Zscaler ZPA, FortiClient), solid IP networking fundamentals, and enterprise security tools (FortiManager/FortiAnalyzer, SolarWinds, ThousandEyes).
We are seeking a highly skilled Network Security Engineer to support perimeter and edge security initiatives within our Network Security project team. This role is hands-on and focused on firewall implementations, VPN connectivity, and securing communications between internal systems and external entities such as customers, partners, and Internet-facing environments.
The ideal candidate has deep expertise with Fortinet technologies, strong networking fundamentals, and experience operating in fast-paced, enterprise environments.
Required Skills & Experience
- 5-8 years of overall IT experience
- 4+ years of networking and/or network security experience
- Strong understanding of:
- IP networking fundamentals
- Firewall rules, ports, policies, and traffic flows
- VPN technologies (IPSEC, SSL-VPN)
- Hands-on experience with Fortinet FortiGate firewalls - REQUIRED
- Experience with routers, switches, and core networking technologies
- Experience supporting secure remote access solutions such as:
- Familiarity with network/security tools including:
- SolarWinds
- ThousandEyes
- AlgoSec
- FortiManager / FortiAnalyzer
- Exposure to automation and orchestration tools (Terraform, GitHub, etc.)
Education
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, CIS, or equivalent practical experience