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Network Engineer - Fortinet

Wanstor

Responsibilities

  • Own, support and continually improve a Fortinet-led network environment
  • Take the technical lead on network projects, from initial requirements and design through to implementation and handover
  • Configure, manage and troubleshoot FortiGate firewalls, including policies, VPNs, routing, security profiles and connectivity
  • Work across LAN, WAN, Wi-Fi, SD-WAN, switching, routing and firewalling
  • Lead complex troubleshooting and resolve network issues that require deeper technical investigation
  • Identify weaknesses, risks and opportunities for improvement across the network estate
  • Work directly with customer stakeholders, translating technical issues and recommendations into clear, practical advice
  • Own technical changes and ensure they're properly planned, tested, documented and communicated
  • Produce and maintain network documentation, diagrams, configurations and technical standards
  • Support network upgrades, migrations, refreshes and wider infrastructure projects
  • Work alongside Wanstor's wider technical teams and third parties where projects cross networking, cloud, security or infrastructure

Requirements

  • Strong hands-on experience with Fortinet technologies, particularly FortiGate firewalls
  • Good knowledge of Fortinet security, VPN and SD-WAN capabilities
  • Strong understanding of core networking including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, VPNs, NAT and network security

Strong routing and switching knowledge

  • Experience supporting and troubleshooting LAN, WAN and wireless networks
  • Confidence diagnosing complex network and connectivity issues from end to end
  • Experience delivering network changes, upgrades, migrations or implementation projects

Comfortable working directly with customers and senior stakeholders

  • Able to take a requirement or problem, work out the best approach and own it through to completion
  • Strong documentation skills and an organised approach to change

What You'll Need

  • Experience within an MSP or customer-facing IT environment would be highly beneficial
  • What You'll Love

Generous Time Off

Enjoy 24 days of annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year up to 28 days, plus Bank Holidays.

Continuous Learning

Participate in regular lunch and learn sessions with both internal and external speakers.

Personal Development

Take advantage of 5 paid days annually to pursue new skills or knowledge.

Volunteer Opportunities

Contribute to your community with 2 paid volunteer days each year.

Team Spirit

Join a friendly team and engage in various social events organised throughout the year.

Compensation

£55,000 - £60,000 / year