Job Description:
Looking for a Senior Network Engineer local to the Houston area with hands on experience in Cisco and Fortinet platforms along with SD-WAN.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the transition from Cisco AnyConnect to a Fortinet-based VPN solution.
- Oversee the integration of Fortinet SD-WAN, ensuring seamless connectivity and security.
- Collaborate with the retiring Network Engineer to acquire knowledge transfer and ensure smooth transitions.
- Drive the phase-out of Cisco infrastructure, including telephony and unified communications.
- Develop a robust, resilient firewall strategy with Fortinet as the cornerstone.
- Work on command structures and platform protocols for Fortinet and Cisco networks, providing training if foundational knowledge is present.
- Act as a technical leader capable of taking on broader responsibilities within the IT architecture team.
- Contribute to the telephony team's tools and strategy to enhance corporate communications.
Qualifications:
- Proven experience with Cisco and Fortinet platforms, including firewalls, routing, and switching.
- Strong command of networking principles, including SD-WAN and VPN solutions.
- Expertise in virtualized environments, especially VMware vSphere and Microsoft Hyper-V.
- Excellent communication skills with a well-developed change management mindset.
- Confidence in presenting designs and solutions with a design-defense approach.
- Ability to work independently without micromanagement, demonstrating leadership and initiative.
- Experience with Fortinet VPN solutions and SD-WAN.
- Hands-on experience with transitioning from Cisco to Fortinet.
- Familiarity with SaaS-based corporate communication tools.
- Ability to consolidate teams and mentor junior resources for growth within the organization.