Principal Systems Engineer- SDWAN

Join Fortinet, a cybersecurity pioneer with over two decades of excellence, as we continue to shape the future of cybersecurity and redefine the intersection of networking and security. At Fortinet, our mission is to safeguard people, devices, and data everywhere. We are currently seeking a dynamic Solution Architect Engineer – SASE - SDWAN - India  to contribute to the success of our rapidly growing business.

In this key role, you will work closely with the Account Team to position our Portfolio of SDWAN and SASE Solutions including Authentication components, drive field Systems Engineers (SE) in their projects and report product evolution requests to Consulting Systems Engineering (CSE) team.

As a Solution Architect, you will:

• At least 10 years of experience in a Senior SE, Consulting SE, Technical role within the Networking or IT Security industries. 
• Vendor and SI experience. 
• Advanced Technical understanding of Routing Protocols, specifically BGP 
• Experience in designing Complex Enterprise BGP WAN based network Architectures 
• Experience with SDWAN technology, design, site survey, implementation, and troubleshooting. Fortinet SDWAN or Competition SDWAN certification is a plus. 
• Hands-on experience in NGFW/UTM/Threat prevention
• Knowledge in SASE technology. Competition SASE certification would be a plus.
• Knowledge in some of the following areas of specialization: 
  • IPSec Encryption, Controller Architecture, MPLS, Multicast, NAT, VRF, VoIP, QoS, LTE, 5G (Wireless WAN), Certificate based Authentication, BYOD, Packet Capture/Analysis Tools, SSL/TLS, RADIUS/LDAP, AD, SAML
  • Scripting knowledge using Python / Bash / PowerShell / Golang or alternative 
  • Administrative knowledge of Linux 
  • Knowledge of Public Cloud concepts in technologies like GCP, Azure and AWS
  • Knowledge of Private Cloud concepts in technologies like VMWare and KVM
• Strong understanding of TCP/IP, Routing, Switching and WLAN, Network Security, SDWAN
• Strong presentation skills to executives & consulting skills
• Demonstrate extensive hands-on level skills in deploying and troubleshooting complex networks
• Setup labs to learn and evaluate new technologies
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 
• A self-motivated, independent thinker.
• An ability to manage multiple tasks and opportunities by prioritizing them efficiently, generate product demand at a large scale and be self-motivated.
• Must be a team player and have exceptional communication skills.
• Bachelor’s Engineering degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electronics, Computer Application or equivalent experience in network security industry.

We Are Looking For:

An insightful and influential collaborator to join our team. We encourage you to apply for this position if you have the following qualities:

• At least 10 years of experience in a Senior SE, Consulting SE, Technical role within the Networking or IT Security industries. 
• Vendor and SI experience. 
• Advanced Technical understanding of Routing Protocols, specifically BGP 
• Experience in designing Complex Enterprise BGP WAN based network Architectures 
• Experience with SDWAN technology, design, site survey, implementation, and troubleshooting. Fortinet SDWAN or Competition SDWAN certification is a plus. 
• Hands-on experience in NGFW/UTM/Threat prevention
• Knowledge in SASE technology. Competition SASE certification would be a plus.
• Knowledge in some of the following areas of specialization: 
  • IPSec Encryption, Controller Architecture, MPLS, Multicast, NAT, VRF, VoIP, QoS, LTE, 5G (Wireless WAN), Certificate based Authentication, BYOD, Packet Capture/Analysis Tools, SSL/TLS, RADIUS/LDAP, AD, SAML
  • Scripting knowledge using Python / Bash / PowerShell / Golang or alternative 
  • Administrative knowledge of Linux 
  • Knowledge of Public Cloud concepts in technologies like GCP, Azure and AWS
  • Knowledge of Private Cloud concepts in technologies like VMWare and KVM
• Strong understanding of TCP/IP, Routing, Switching and WLAN, Network Security, SDWAN
• Strong presentation skills to executives & consulting skills
• Demonstrate extensive hands-on level skills in deploying and troubleshooting complex networks
• Setup labs to learn and evaluate new technologies
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 
• A self-motivated, independent thinker.
• An ability to manage multiple tasks and opportunities by prioritizing them efficiently, generate product demand at a large scale and be self-motivated.
• Must be a team player and have exceptional communication skills.
• Bachelor’s Engineering degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electronics, Computer Application or equivalent experience in network security industry.

Why Join Us:

We encourage candidates from all backgrounds and identities to apply. We offer a supportive work environment and a competitive Total Rewards package to support you with your overall health and financial well-being.

Embark on a challenging, enjoyable, and rewarding career journey with Fortinet. Join us in bringing solutions that make a meaningful and lasting impact to our 660,000+ customers around the globe.