Network Engineer

Network Engineer – Fortinet / AWS / GCP

100% Remote

Contract to Hire

W2 only, No C2C, Corp to Corp

CDW is seeking a skilled Network Engineer for a 1 year, fully remote contract engagement. The Network Engineer should be skilled in Fortinet products, cloud connectivity, and automation tools. This job demands hands-on expertise in designing, configuring, and maintaining high-availability networks with secure connectivity. Key duties include managing data centers, cloud integration, and automation processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Fortinet Setup and Configuration: Initial setup and configuration of Fortigate firewalls and Fortiswitch switches; manage HA configurations.

• Cloud Integration: Design IPsec tunnels for AWS/GCP connectivity and maintain GCP Cloud Connect for seamless integration.

• Data Center Networking: Manage out-of-band networks using Opengear technology and configure Arista devices.

• Routing and Protocols: Use Wireguard for VPN setups and configure OSPF routing.

• Automation and IaC: Leverage Terraform for automation and Jenkins for CI/CD pipelines; automate tasks using Bash scripting.

Qualifications:

• Experience with Fortigate firewalls and Fortiswitch switches.

• Expertise in IPsec tunnels to AWS and GCP.

• Hands-on with Opengear technology for data center management.

• Strong knowledge of Wireguard and OSPF routing protocols.

• Proficient in Arista network devices and GCP Cloud Connect.

• Skilled in Terraform for IaC and Jenkins for CI/CD pipelines with Bash scripting.

Preferred Skills:

• Strong problem-solving and communication abilities.

• Experience in fast-paced, high-availability environments.

• Certifications in Fortinet, AWS, GCP, or related technologies are a plus.