Fortinet SD-WAN Network Engineer

Summary: The Fortinet SD-WAN Network Engineer will play a crucial role in transforming the global WAN environment for a prestigious Global Investment Bank. This position requires expertise in deploying and integrating Fortinet-based SD-WAN solutions while collaborating with various teams and third-party providers. The role demands strong technical skills, particularly in SD-WAN and routing protocols, along with excellent communication abilities. The successful candidate will also need to navigate enterprise environments with strict security protocols.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deploy and integrate Fortinet-based SD-WAN solutions.
• Collaborate with global teams, local IT support, and third-party providers.
• Manage the transition from traditional WAN technologies to SD-WAN.
• Ensure compliance with security and change control processes.
• Document processes and communicate effectively with stakeholders.

Key Skills:

• Strong hands-on experience with Fortinet SD-WAN solutions.
• Previous experience deploying SD-WAN over traditional WAN technologies (eg, MPLS, leased lines).
• Solid understanding of routing protocols (BGP, OSPF), IP Addressing, and network segmentation.
• Experience in enterprise environments with strict security and change control processes.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Experience with Ipanema or other Legacy WAN optimisation technologies.
• Familiarity with global networks in regulated environments (eg, finance, healthcare).
• Exposure to network monitoring and management tools (eg, FortiManager, SolarWinds, PRTG).
• Relevant certifications (eg, NSE4+, CCNP, JNCIS).
• Experience with ITIL processes and best practices in a banking environment.
• Strong project management, organisational, and time-management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with stakeholders at all levels.
• Disciplined work approach with strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
• Flexibility to adapt in a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment.
• Ability to travel within the EU/UK/Schengen area at short notice without significant visa restrictions.

Salary (Rate): £700 per day

City: City of London

Country: UK

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: outside IR35

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

Fortinet SD-WAN Network Engineer

Our prestigious Global Investment Bank client is seeking an experienced Fortinet SD-WAN Network Engineer to join its infrastructure team as they transform their global WAN environment. This pivotal role involves the successful deployment and integration of our new Fortinet-based SD-WAN solution, working alongside global teams, local IT support, and third-party providers.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Strong hands-on experience with Fortinet SD-WAN solutions.
• Previous experience deploying SD-WAN over traditional WAN technologies (eg, MPLS, leased lines).
• Solid understanding of routing protocols (BGP, OSPF), IP Addressing, and network segmentation.
• Experience in enterprise environments with strict security and change control processes.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.

Desirable Skills:

• Experience with Ipanema or other Legacy WAN optimisation technologies.
• Familiarity with global networks in regulated environments (eg, finance, healthcare).
• Exposure to network monitoring and management tools (eg, FortiManager, SolarWinds, PRTG).
• Relevant certifications (eg, NSE4+, CCNP, JNCIS).
• Experience with ITIL processes and best practices in a banking environment.

Non-Technical Skills:

• Strong project management, organisational, and time-management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with stakeholders at all levels.
• Disciplined work approach with strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
• Flexibility to adapt in a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment.

Specific Requirements:

• Ability to travel within the EU/UK/Schengen area at short notice without significant visa restrictions.

To apply for the SD-WAN Network Engineer position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.