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Network Engineer (Fortinet SD Wan)

Cognizant
Full-time
On-site
Karnataka
Technology & Engineering

Skill : Networking (Fortinet & SD - Wan)

Experience : 6 to 12 Years

Location : Bangalore and Pune

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Fortinet SD-WAN Engineer to design implement and maintain secure and scalable SD-WAN solutions using Fortinet technologies. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with FortiGate firewalls FortiManager FortiAnalyzer and a deep understanding of network security principles.


Responsibilities

Design deploy and manage Fortinet SD-WAN solutions across enterprise environments.

Configure and troubleshoot FortiGate firewalls VPNs and routing protocols (BGP OSPF).

Monitor network performance and ensure high availability and security.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate SD-WAN with existing infrastructure.

Perform firmware upgrades patch management and system tuning.

Maintain documentation for configurations processes and procedures.

Provide technical support and incident resolution for SD-WAN-related issues.

5 plus years of experience in network engineering with a focus on Fortinet products.

Strong knowledge of Fortinet SD-WAN FortiManager FortiAnalyzer and FortiOS.

Experience with network protocols (TCP-IP BGP OSPF IPSec SSL VPN).

Fortinet NSE certifications (NSE 4 or higher) preferred.

Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

Excellent communication and documentation abilities.


Certifications Required

Fortinet NSE 4 5 6 7 8