Summary: The Firewall Technical Consultant role focuses on leveraging Fortinet expertise to support significant network migrations from legacy systems to a Software-Defined Access (SDA) environment. The consultant will be responsible for rule creation, dynamic routing, and troubleshooting, primarily using Fortigate Firewalls. This position requires advanced knowledge in routing and switching, particularly BGP, and proficiency in CLI operations. The role is hybrid, requiring 50% onsite presence in Nottingham.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and fine-tune Firewall rules on Fortigate.
• Manage and maintain configurations, backups, and policy updates via FortiManager.
• Provide hands-on troubleshooting for Firewalls (Fortigate and ASA) in support of network migration projects.
• Configure and troubleshoot BGP within Fortigate Firewalls, ensuring smooth network operations.
• Perform tasks and configurations primarily using Fortigate CLI beyond GUI functionalities.
• Migrate Legacy networks built on Nexus and Catalyst infrastructure.

Key Skills:

• Strong hands-on experience with Fortigate Firewalls and FortiManager.
• Advanced knowledge of dynamic routing protocols, specifically BGP.
• Practical experience equivalent to CCIE certification in network troubleshooting and design.
• Strong command of Fortigate CLI for advanced troubleshooting and configuration.
• Experience supporting network migrations involving Legacy Firewalls and Cisco infrastructure.
• Critical thinking and proactive troubleshooting skills to identify issues and provide solutions.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: Nottingham

Country: UK

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT