Network & Security Engineer

United States of America
Contract
Network security consultant
Reference: Fortigate_1764604922

Job Title: Network Security Engineer
Location: Remote, must be based within the US
Job Type: W2/1099/C2C
Contract Length: 6 month renewable

Pay range: 70 - 80 $/hr

About the Role:

We are partnering with a leading telecommunications provider to deliver a critical network security project. This role focuses on Fortinet security technologies, ensuring robust protection for high-volume, carrier-grade networks. You will design, implement, and optimise security controls across complex environments supporting millions of customers.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Deploy, configure, and maintain Fortinet FortiGate firewalls for perimeter and internal segmentation.
  • Implement and tune Fortinet FortiWeb (WAF) for application-layer security across customer-facing portals.
  • Manage FortiManager and FortiAnalyzer for centralised policy management and logging.
  • Configure FortiAuthenticator for secure user identity and multi-factor authentication.
  • Optimise VPN solutions using Fortinet IPsec and SSL VPN for secure remote access.
  • Develop and enforce firewall policies, NAT rules, and advanced threat protection profiles.
  • Integrate Fortinet solutions with SIEM and SOC workflows for real-time threat detection.
  • Conduct vulnerability assessments and recommend remediation strategies aligned with telecom compliance standards.

Required Skills & Experience:

  • 5+ years in network security engineering roles within large-scale or carrier-grade environments.
  • Hands-on experience with Fortinet FortiGate, FortiWeb, FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer, and FortiAuthenticator.
  • Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, BGP, MPLS, and telecom network architectures.
  • Expertise in VPN technologies, IPS/IDS, and SSL inspection

Nice to Have:

  • Fortinet NSE certification (NSE4 or higher).
  • Experience integrating Fortinet with orchestration tools or automation scripts (Python, Ansible).
  • Exposure to telecom OSS/BSS systems and carrier-grade security challenges.

GCS is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

$70.00 - $85.00
Per day
USD70 - USD85 per day

United States of America

Contract

Added 01/12/2025
Reference: Fortigate_1764604922

Network & Security Engineer

United States of America
Contract

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