Job Description
This is a newly created position to help meet the IT needs of Fortinet’s rapidly growing workforce. With over 10,000 people worldwide (and growing) and the implementation of new IT systems, we are looking for a mid-level Network Administrator to help us ensure 24x7 network support. In this critical role you will be based in our Sunnyvale Headquarters and support our global distribution of network and server systems. This is an excellent opportunity to join a network security company and utilize the latest systems and equipment to support our network availability.
Responsibilities
- Deliver network implementation and remediation projects to meet demands
- Identify, diagnose and resolve network problem, analyze root cause
- Install, maintains and upgrade network hardware, software, and operating systems
- Reporting network operational status by gathering, prioritizing information
- Securing network system by establishing and enforcing policies, and defining and monitoring access
- Maximizing network performance by monitoring performance, troubleshooting network problem and outages
- Coordinates and communicates with users
- Responds to and resolves support requests
- Participate in an on-call rotation for support of systems outside of normal business hours
Skills And Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in network administration
- Certifications in one or more of the following: CCNP and CCNA, Fortinet certification a plus
- Comprehensive understanding of networking hardware and infrastructure
- Experience in troubleshooting network problems
- Strong L2/L3 switching experience and knowledge
- Extensive knowledge with routing protocols including OSPF, and BGP
- Experience managing MPLS, IPSec VPN encryption platforms and policies
- Expert knowledge TCP/IP, IPv4, DNS, DHCP, operation systems and applications data flows
- Expertise in firewall platforms, network security such as AV, IPS, DLP
- Working experience with IPv6 deployment is highly desirable.
- Experience on Wifi and VoIP a plus
- Hands-on experience supporting networking in 24 x 7 enterprise environments
- Strong multi-tasking abilities
- Demonstrated ability to work under pressure
- Excellent English oral and written communications skills
- Occasional travels within the U.S. to deploy new Fortinet branch offices; maintain and upgrade the current branch offices
- Be able to lift up to 50 lbs of equipment needed for deployment at Fortinet branch offices
Education
BS degree in Computer Science, Engineering (or equivalent education and experience)
Fortinet offers employees a variety of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 401(k), 11 paid holidays, vacation time, and sick time as well as a comprehensive leave program.
Wage ranges are based on various factors including the labor market, job type, and job level. Earnings for this position are expected to be $95,000 - $130,000 Exact salary offers will be determined by factors such as the candidate's subject knowledge, skill level, qualifications, experience, and geographic location.
All roles are eligible to participate in the Fortinet equity program, Bonus eligibility is reviewed at time of hire and annually at the Company’s discretion
About Us
Fortinet (NASDAQ: FTNT) secures the largest enterprise, service provider, and government organizations around the world. Fortinet empowers its customers with intelligent, seamless protection across the expanding attack surface and the power to take on ever-increasing performance requirements of the borderless network - today and into the future. Only the Fortinet Security Fabric architecture can deliver security without compromise to address the most critical security challenges, whether in networked, application, cloud or mobile environments. Fortinet ranks number one in the most security appliances shipped worldwide and more than 500,000 customers trust Fortinet to protect their businesses.
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at accommodations@fortinet.com.
Fortinet is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity in our company, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, military/veteran status or any other applicable legally protected characteristics in the location in which the candidate is applying.