Network Technical Design & Architect

Job Description

Job Title: Network Security Engineer (Fortinet & Cisco)

Job Type: Contract- Outside IR35

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Network Design Architect with a strong background in Fortinet and Cisco technologies to lead the design and implementation of secure, high-performance network solutions. This role requires deep expertise in network architecture, security design, and configuration deployment, particularly across Fortinet SD-WAN, Fortinet Firewalls, Cisco Nexus switches, and enterprise wireless and LAN environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and architecture of secure and scalable network infrastructures.
• Architect solutions involving Fortinet SD-WAN and Fortinet Firewall platforms.
• Design and validate architectures using Cisco Nexus switching platforms and Cisco Wi-Fi/LAN.
• Develop and document end-to-end security and network designs, including routing, switching, firewall placement, and segmentation strategies.
• Write detailed configuration templates and deployment guides.
• Perform hands-on configuration, testing, and validation of network solutions.
• Modify and optimize existing configurations on deployed infrastructure.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align network designs with business and technical requirements.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to implementation and operations teams.
• Maintain up-to-date documentation on network architecture and changes.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Extensive experience with Fortinet SD-WAN and Fortinet Next-Gen Firewalls.
• Deep understanding of Cisco Nexus platforms and enterprise wireless/LAN architectures.
• Strong background in routing & switching, firewall design, and network segmentation.
• Proven ability to write and load configurations on a variety of network devices.
• Experience designing both greenfield and brownfield (existing) environments.
• Ability to work with incomplete or evolving equipment inventories and still deliver scalable design.
• Strong documentation skills, including design diagrams and technical documentation.
• Excellent communication skills to present solutions to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Qualifications:

  
  

  • Fortinet NSE 4/5/7 or higher certification.
  • Cisco CCNP/CCIE or equivalent experience.
  • Experience working in regulated industries (finance, healthcare, etc.) is a plus.
  • Familiarity with network automation and scripting is an added advantage.