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Senior Network Engineer (Fortinet SD-WAN)

Salary: $750-900 per day

We're partnering with a well-established enterprise organisation undertaking a major network transformation program across a large multi-site environment.

This is a hands-on Senior Network Engineer position where you'll play a key role delivering Fortinet SD-WAN, firewall and core networking projects while working alongside an experienced infrastructure team.

The initial engagement is a 3-month daily rate contract, with a strong likelihood of extension based on project delivery.


What You'll Be Doing

  • Design, deploy and support Fortinet Secure SD-WAN solutions across multiple sites.

  • Configure and administer FortiGate firewalls, FortiManager and FortiAnalyzer.

  • Deliver firewall migrations, network refreshes and branch connectivity projects.

  • Build and maintain highly available enterprise network infrastructure.

  • Configure and troubleshoot BGP, OSPF, IPSec VPNs, dynamic routing and enterprise WAN technologies.

  • Assist with network upgrades, cutovers and implementation activities.

  • Produce technical documentation including HLDs, LLDs and implementation plans.

  • Work closely with infrastructure, security and project teams to deliver network transformation initiatives.

  • Provide Level 3 engineering support and technical leadership where required.


What We're Looking For

  • Strong commercial experience with Fortinet enterprise networking solutions.

  • Proven experience delivering Fortinet Secure SD-WAN projects.

  • Hands-on experience with:

    • FortiGate

    • FortiManager

    • FortiAnalyzer

    • IPSec VPN

    • BGP

    • OSPF

    • HA Firewall Clusters

  • Strong enterprise routing and switching background.

  • Experience delivering multi-site network migrations and infrastructure refreshes.

  • Comfortable working in project-focused environments while remaining hands-on technically.

  • Fortinet certifications (NSE4/5/7 or FCSS) will be highly regarded.

  • Cisco experience (CCNP or equivalent) is also highly desirable.


What's On Offer

  • Immediate start.

  • Initial 3-month contract with a strong chance of extension.

  • Competitive daily rate.

  • Large enterprise environment with modern networking technologies.

  • High-impact transformation projects.

  • Opportunity to work with an experienced and collaborative infrastructure team.


If you're a hands-on Senior Network Engineer with strong Fortinet SD-WAN experience looking for your next contract opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.

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