Network Engineer- L3 Network & Security Engineer - Fortinet SD-WAN- Rotational Shift-Chennai

Job Title: L3 Network & Security Engineer - Fortinet SD-WAN

Experience Level: 8+ Years (Seasoned professional)

Location: Chennai

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Timing: Rotational Shift

Role Overview:

The L3 Fortinet SD-WAN Engineer is responsible for designing, deploying, configuring,

and troubleshooting complex Secure SD-WAN solutions, FortiGate firewalls, and

routing protocols. This role involves providing high-level support for enterprise client

(Europe), managing critical incidents, and ensuring maximum uptime, security, and

performance across WAN infrastructures.

Key Responsibilities:

Design & Deployment: Lead the architecture and implementation of Fortinet

Secure SD-WAN solutions, including Site-to-Site VPN overlays, SD-WAN rules,

and performance SLA profiles.

Advanced Troubleshooting: Perform in-depth technical analysis of complex

network issues (L3) using packet analysis tools like Wireshark and Fortinet

troubleshooting commands.

Centralized Management: Utilize Forti Manager and Forti Analyzer for

centralized management, policy configuration, and analytics.

Security Integration: Integrate SD-WAN with existing network security

frameworks, implementing FortiGate firewall policies, NAT, and routing protocols

(BGP, OSPF).

Performance Optimization: Proactively monitor WAN link health, optimizing

SD-WAN member performance to ensure reliability.

Documentation & Reporting: Maintain detailed documentation for network

configurations, policies, and standard operating procedures.

Mentorship: Provide technical guidance to L1/L2 engineers and collaborate on

cross-functional team initiatives.

Required Technical Skills:

Fortinet Expertise: Expert knowledge of FortiGate firewalls (FortiOS) and SDWAN components.

Networking Protocols: Proficient in routing protocols (BGP, OSPF) and security

protocols (IPsec VPN).

Tools: Hands-on experience with Forti Manager, Forti Analyzer, and Wireshark.

Infrastructure: Knowledge of ISP connections, MPLS, and Internet Lease Lines.

Scripting (Advantageous): Basic knowledge of Python or Ansible for

automation.

Required Certifications & Experience

Experience: 8+ years of relevant experience in enterprise networking and

security.

Certifications: Fortinet Network Security Expert (NSE) Certification (Level 5-7

preferred) and Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) or higher.

Soft Skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills for client interactions.

Ability to work in rotational Shift.

Incident ownership and ability to handle critical, fast-paced environment

Interested Candidates share their resumes over deeksha.b@aptohr.com