Network Engineer

Techtrust is hiring a Network Engineer for an established client in NYC. They are working on a Fortinet project supporting cyber defense and response strategies for NYC. Your work will provide a direct, impact to NYC's cyber investigation, defense, response, and policy in coordination with the NYPD and the Office of Emergency Management.

**Please note, this role will be fully-onsite for around the first 90 days then pivot to hybrid (3 days in the office and 2 days 100% remote). Office is based in Brooklyn, NY 11208**

** This role is contract to perm**

​​​​​ Key Responsibilities:

• Design and Implementation: Develop and implement Fortinet security solutions, including firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS, and endpoint security systems, tailored to meet client requirements.
• Configuration and Maintenance: Configure and maintain Fortinet devices and services, ensuring optimal performance, security, and availability.
• Security Monitoring and Incident Response: Monitor security systems, identify potential threats, and respond to security incidents promptly and effectively.
• Configuration: Hands-on experience configuring Routers, Switches, Firewalls (Cisco and Fortinet)
• Networking Equipment: Knowledge of Cisco xOS, FortiOS
• Client Support and Troubleshooting: Provide technical support to clients, resolving issues related to Fortinet products and ensuring high levels of client satisfaction.
• Documentation and Reporting: Maintain comprehensive documentation of security configurations, changes, and incidents. Generate reports on security metrics and incident responses.
• Training and Knowledge Sharing: Conduct training sessions for clients and internal teams on Fortinet products and best practices in network security.
• Compliance and Best Practices: Ensure all solutions comply with industry standards and best practices. Stay up-to-date with the latest security trends, threats, and Fortinet product updates.

Qualifications:

• Tech Stack: Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in network security and Fortinet product implementation and management.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in configuring and managing Fortinet firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS, endpoint security, and related technologies.
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to diagnose and resolve complex security issues.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Team Player: Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment and with clients.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (preferred).
• BIG PLUS: Certifications Fortinet NSE 4. NSE 5, NSE 6, or higher certifications

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate to perform network discovery, design, and planning for new infrastructure, security, and wireless solutions.
• Prepare for network implementation, perform equipment software upgrades, and execute staging of solutions.
• Create configurations for implementation and perform hands-on device configuration.
• Perform physical installation of network, security, wireless, and system equipment.
• Coordinate, gain approval for, and perform activation and change work in production environments.
• Analyze, troubleshoot, evaluate, and repair existing networks, including the coordination or repairs and exchanges of defective devices.
• Perform routing network maintenance including software upgrades and fulfilling move- add-change requests.
• Create design, implementation, and as-built documentation including diagrams, summary information, and configuration information.