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Senior Fortinet Security Engineer Lead

Published September 10, 2026North Attleborough, MassachusettsJob ID: 39447

Key Responsibilities & Details

Title: Senior Fortinet Security Engineer Lead 
Hours: 40hrs/wk must be local but will have remote flexibility
Duration: 2-3 months for initial implementation 1 year contract
Pay: $70-$80/hr
Start Date:  October 5th

Overview:
Seeking a Senior Fortinet Security Engineer to support a multi-site Fortinet network security deployment across Massachusetts. This person will serve as a senior technical resource responsible for configuration, implementation, troubleshooting, and onsite support.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead and support Fortinet firewall and security appliance deployments
  • Configure and troubleshoot FortiGate, VPN, firewall policies, routing, and security services
  • Assist with multi-site network security implementations and migrations
  • Troubleshoot complex network and security issues in production environments
  • Provide onsite technical support during critical deployment periods
  • Work closely with client IT teams and provide knowledge transfer and training
  • Document configurations, network changes, and deployment procedures
  • Provide technical leadership to other engineers on the project

Required Skills:

  • Strong hands-on experience with Fortinet/FortiGate
  • 5+ years of network security engineering experience
  • Experience with firewall deployment, configuration, and troubleshooting
  • Strong understanding of TCP/IP, routing, switching, VPNs, and network security
  • Experience supporting enterprise/multi-site environments
  • Strong communication and troubleshooting skills
  • Ability to work onsite in Massachusetts

Preferred Fortinet Certifications:

  • Fortinet NSE 4 — FortiGate Operator/Administrator level
  • Fortinet NSE 5 — Security Management
  • Fortinet NSE 6 — Advanced networking/security solutions
  • Fortinet Certified Professional (FCP)
  • Fortinet Certified Solution Specialist (FCSS)

Ideal Candidate:
A hands-on Fortinet expert who can lead the technical deployment, troubleshoot issues onsite, and work directly with the client’s IT team throughout implementation and knowledge transfer.

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