Fortinet Security Engineer

Innovatia Technical Services Inc ITSI is an industry-leading technology outsourcing support provider with expertise in the telecommunications industry Operating for over 20 years we specialize in workflow and knowledge processes as well as technical support helpdesk and multilingual support services With over 300 professional experts across the globe we service some of the worlds most successful Fortune 500 and Fortune 1000 companies Our customer is initiating a large-scale migration project to transition from Palo Alto Networks firewalls to Fortinet FortiGate solutions We are seeking an experienced Fortinet Security Engineer with advanced expertise in Fortinet technologies to lead design configuration migration and optimization tasks The role will involve working with FortiGate FGT FortiAnalyzer FAZ FortiManager FMG FortiAuthenticator FAC and Fortinet SD-WAN while ensuring seamless integration into a complex enterprise environment Responsibilities Lead firewall migration from Palo Alto Networks Panorama-based configs to Fortinet FortiGate platforms FGT 901G 71G Design configure and deploy FortiGate HA pairs including specialized HA deployments for DMZ environments Configure VLAN sub-interfaces virtual wire pairs and both Layer 2 and Layer 3 firewall setups Implement advanced routing on FortiGate firewalls including OSPF for internal routing BGP for external routing where applicable Deploy and configure Fortinet FSSO Fortinet Single Sign-On for user identity awareness and logging Manage firewall policies routing and SD-WAN configuration using FortiManager Optimize centralized management with FortiAnalyzer for logging analytics and reporting Assist in conversion and migration of Panorama configurations into Fortinet equivalents Work with customer s existing ecosystem including SonicWall HA pairs Extreme Networks infrastructure and SD-WAN Provide knowledge transfer documentation and operational best practices to customer teams Required Skills Experience Fortinet Expertise Hands-on experience with FortiGate FortiManager FortiAnalyzer FortiAuthenticator and Fortinet SD-WAN Certifications NSE7 or FCSS certification required Firewall Migration Proven track record in migrating from Palo Alto to Fortinet or other firewall migrations Networking Skills Deep knowledge of Layer 2 and Layer 3 configuration OSPF BGP and advanced routing protocols VLANs sub-interfaces and zone-based architecture High Availability Strong background configuring and troubleshooting HA pairs in enterprise environments Identity Logging Experience deploying FSSO for identity-based access and logging Management Platforms Skilled in leveraging FortiManager templates policies and FortiAnalyzer reporting Interoperability Ability to integrate Fortinet devices with third-party platforms SonicWall Extreme Networks Preferred Qualifications Previous experience with large-scale firewall conversions Palo Alto Fortinet highly desirable Familiarity with Panorama configuration migration Strong documentation and knowledge transfer skills Ability to work in complex multi-vendor enterprise environments Benefits at Innovatia Comprehensive Health Insurance policy Employee Wellness Program with focus on mental health Robust reward and recognition programs Company incentive programs offered Attractive leave policy Holiday Leave Maternity Leave Paternity Leave Birthday leave Bereavement Leave and Paid Leave for personal time off Ample growth and learning opportunities Remote work opportunities Focus on work life balance Immigration Program supporting immigration to Canada for eligible employees We thank all candidates for their interest however only those selected for an interview will be contacted Innovatia is an equal opportunity employer