Network Engineer

Enso Recruitment is working on behalf of a technology-led organisation to appoint a contract Network Engineer with a strong background in Fortinet technologies. This is a great opportunity for a contractor looking to work across a range of enterprise projects, focusing on the design, deployment, and support of secure network solutions.

The position offers a hybrid working model, typically combining remote work with client site or office visits based on project requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the deployment and support of Fortinet-based network solutions, including FortiGate, FortiSwitch, FortiWireless, and FortiSASE.
• Provide advanced support and troubleshooting in complex enterprise environments.
• Contribute to the design and delivery of LAN, WAN, wireless, and security infrastructure.
• Collaborate with clients and internal teams to ensure network solutions meet technical and business needs.
• Prepare technical documentation including Statements of Work, test plans, and network diagrams.
• Assist in ongoing improvement of service delivery processes and internal standards.
• Participate in 24x7 on-call support rota as required.

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Strong hands-on experience with Fortinet products is essential.
• Solid understanding of network security concepts, including UTM/UTP, IPS/IDS, and SASE frameworks.
• Familiarity with Cisco technologies (e.g., ACI, SDA, DNAC) is beneficial but not essential.
• Ability to document and diagram solutions using tools such as Visio and Excel.
• Experience working with hybrid environments (cloud, on-premise, and mixed models).
• Effective communicator able to engage with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience working with enterprise or public sector clients.
• Knowledge of scripting (e.g., Python, Ansible) and cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP) is a plus.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., Fortinet NSE, CCNA, CCNP) are highly regarded.

This contract opportunity is ideal for network engineers with strong Fortinet expertise who enjoy working on diverse technical challenges in enterprise environments.