Job Details

This range is provided by The Judge Group. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$50.00/hr - $55.00/hr

Locations: Denver, CO or Plano, TX.

Work Arrangement: Onsite 4 days/week, 1 day remote. Duration: Through End of Year 2025, with conversion to full-time in early 2026.

About the Role

We are seeking experienced Fortinet Network Engineers to join our team in Denver or Plano. This is a customer-facing role focused on high-level engineering support, including installation and Day 2 service assurance. The ideal candidate will bring deep Fortinet expertise, strong networking fundamentals, and excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands‑on support for IP routers, switches, and telephony equipment at customer premises
• Design, configure, and deploy LAN/WAN networks, including hardware, software, and communication services
• Monitor and optimize network performance, troubleshoot issues, and ensure service delivery meets company standards
• Handle high-level escalations and mentor junior engineers

Minimum Qualifications

• 5–8 years of experience with Fortinet technologies
• Strong background in SD‑WAN
• Experience with Cisco and Juniper routers and switches
• Solid understanding of Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking
• Proficiency in routing protocols (e.g., BGP)
• Firewall experience (Cisco ASA, Juniper SRX, Checkpoint NG, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent customer‑facing communication and troubleshooting skills
• Experience training and mentoring junior engineers
• Cisco/Juniper certifications are a plus