{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"61c075ed7e6bcaabc3bcae8a","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/61c075ed7e6bcaabc3bcae8a","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/61c075ed7e6bcaabc3bcae8a","title":"Network Security Admin / Engineer","description":"Vaco is partnering with a national wealth management technology organization to hire a Network Security Engineer with strong hands-on Fortinet experience. This contract role will focus on supporting, maintaining, and improving the organization's network security infrastructure across firewall, VPN, segmentation, monitoring, and threat response capabilities.This is a practical, hands-on engineering role for someone who can operate independently, troubleshoot complex network security issues, and provide L3 support across a Fortinet-heavy environment. The ideal candidate has experience with the broader Fortinet ecosystem and understands how secure network architecture supports reliability, compliance, and business continuity in a regulated environment.What You'll Be DoingConfigure, maintain, and troubleshoot FortiGate firewalls across enterprise network environmentsSupport firewall high availability, IPSec VPN, SSL VPN, and UTM security featuresManage centralized Fortinet operations through tools such as FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer, FortiMonitor, and FortiClient EMSMonitor network security events, investigate anomalies, and support incident response activitiesSupport network segmentation, secure remote access, and advanced threat protection initiativesProvide L3 troubleshooting support for network security issues across routing, switching, firewall, and VPN layersMaintain network security documentation including configurations, diagrams, processes, and operational standardsCollaborate with infrastructure, security, and application teams to support secure connectivity and platform reliabilityAssist with risk assessments, compliance reviews, and remediation activitiesProvide after-hours or weekend support as needed for critical issues, changes, or maintenance windowsRequired Experience2 or more years of experience in network security engineering or similar infrastructure security rolesHands-on experience with Fortinet technologies including FortiGate, FortiSwitch, FortiAP, FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer, and FortiClient EMSStrong understanding of firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs, segmentation, and secure remote accessExperience with routing and switching concepts, including BGP and SD-WANAbility to troubleshoot complex network and security issues across multiple layersStrong documentation skills and ability to maintain accurate technical recordsAbility to collaborate with cross-functional technical teams in a fast-moving environmentNice to HaveFortinet NSE 4 certificationExperience integrating Fortinet with identity platforms such as Entra ID, Azure AD, or OktaExposure to public cloud environments such as Azure or AWSFamiliarity with cloud security practicesScripting or automation experience with Python, Ansible, or similar toolsExperience working in financial services, healthcare, or another regulated industryCompensationHourly rate: $50 to $55 per hourW2 employment through Vaco with benefits available, including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k)If you are a hands-on network security engineer with strong Fortinet experience and enjoy solving complex firewall, VPN, and secure connectivity challenges, we would welcome the opportunity to connect. Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual's skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products. EEO Notice Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law. Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com . Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal . Representation Notice By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal. For residents of Ontario, Canada: Based on Highspring's discussions with its Client, Highspring's understanding is that this position for employment is a current vacancy (either through Highspring as a contractor or with the client directly). Privacy Notice Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries (\"we,\" \"our,\" or \"Vaco by Highspring\") respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies. California residents may access Vaco by Highspring HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here .Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here .Residents of all other states may access our policies here .Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here .Residents of countries governed by GDPR may access our policies here . Additionally, submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. More details about Vaco by Highspring's use of AI can be found here ( https://www.highspring.com/ai-use-notices/ ). Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase will be conducted by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco by Highspring does not know and cannot opine on if its client's use of AI products in hiring. Pay Transparency Notice Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:the individual's skill sets, experience and training;licensure and certification requirements;office location and other geographic considerations;other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. 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The ideal candidate has experience with the broader Fortinet ecosystem and understands how secure network architecture supports reliability, compliance, and business continuity in a regulated environment.What You'll Be DoingConfigure, maintain, and troubleshoot FortiGate firewalls across enterprise network environmentsSupport firewall high availability, IPSec VPN, SSL VPN, and UTM security featuresManage centralized Fortinet operations through tools such as FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer, FortiMonitor, and FortiClient EMSMonitor network security events, investigate anomalies, and support incident response activitiesSupport network segmentation, secure remote access, and advanced threat protection initiativesProvide L3 troubleshooting support for network security issues across routing, switching, firewall, and VPN layersMaintain network security documentation including configurations, diagrams, processes, and operational standardsCollaborate with infrastructure, security, and application teams to support secure connectivity and platform reliabilityAssist with risk assessments, compliance reviews, and remediation activitiesProvide after-hours or weekend support as needed for critical issues, changes, or maintenance windowsRequired Experience2 or more years of experience in network security engineering or similar infrastructure security rolesHands-on experience with Fortinet technologies including FortiGate, FortiSwitch, FortiAP, FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer, and FortiClient EMSStrong understanding of firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs, segmentation, and secure remote accessExperience with routing and switching concepts, including BGP and SD-WANAbility to troubleshoot complex network and security issues across multiple layersStrong documentation skills and ability to maintain accurate technical recordsAbility to collaborate with cross-functional technical teams in a fast-moving environmentNice to HaveFortinet NSE 4 certificationExperience integrating Fortinet with identity platforms such as Entra ID, Azure AD, or OktaExposure to public cloud environments such as Azure or AWSFamiliarity with cloud security practicesScripting or automation experience with Python, Ansible, or similar toolsExperience working in financial services, healthcare, or another regulated industryCompensationHourly rate: $50 to $55 per hourW2 employment through Vaco with benefits available, including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k)If you are a hands-on network security engineer with strong Fortinet experience and enjoy solving complex firewall, VPN, and secure connectivity challenges, we would welcome the opportunity to connect. Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual's skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products. EEO Notice Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law. Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com . Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal . Representation Notice By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal. For residents of Ontario, Canada: Based on Highspring's discussions with its Client, Highspring's understanding is that this position for employment is a current vacancy (either through Highspring as a contractor or with the client directly). Privacy Notice Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries (\"we,\" \"our,\" or \"Vaco by Highspring\") respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies. California residents may access Vaco by Highspring HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here .Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here .Residents of all other states may access our policies here .Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here .Residents of countries governed by GDPR may access our policies here . Additionally, submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. More details about Vaco by Highspring's use of AI can be found here ( https://www.highspring.com/ai-use-notices/ ). Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase will be conducted by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco by Highspring does not know and cannot opine on if its client's use of AI products in hiring. Pay Transparency Notice Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:the individual's skill sets, experience and training;licensure and certification requirements;office location and other geographic considerations;other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. 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