Fortinet Engineer

We're partnering with a fast-growing technology disruptor based in Derby, working with well-known blue chip organisations across the UK to deliver large-scale network transformation programmes. As part of their continued growth, they are looking for an experienced contract Network Engineer to take ownership of Fortinet implementations and play a key role in knowledge transfer to their internal team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a delivery-focused engineer who enjoys building and implementing modern network environments, while also mentoring and sharing expertise.

The Role: Implementation, Ownership & Knowledge Transfer

Working closely with an experienced Network Architect, you will focus on bringing network designs to life across customer environments. This is a highly practical role centred around implementation, deployment and technical expertise, rather than full architectural design.

Alongside project delivery, you will also support the onboarding and development of a permanent engineer, helping them build strong expertise across the Fortinet ecosystem., Implementation & Delivery

• Take Low Level Designs (LLDs) and implement them across customer environments
• Deliver greenfield network installations and transformation projects

Fortinet Specialist

• Configure and deploy FortiGate, FortiSwitch, FortiAP and Fortinet SD-WAN solutions
• Support environments using FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer, HA configurations, FortiLink and MCLAG

Technical Collaboration

• Work alongside the Network Architect, providing Fortinet-specific technical input during delivery phases

Knowledge Transfer & Mentoring

• Provide structured knowledge transfer and technical mentoring to a new permanent Network Engineer
• Help develop their understanding of Fortinet technologies, deployment processes and operational best practices

Autonomy & Ownership

• Manage your workload across multiple projects in a fast-paced, customer-driven environment

Are you a hands-on Network Engineer with deep Fortinet expertise who enjoys delivering real technical impact?, We're looking for someone with strong hands-on engineering experience, capable of delivering complex network implementations and sharing knowledge with internal teams.

Essential Experience

• Strong Fortinet expertise, including:

• FortiGate (including HA)
• FortiSwitch and FortiLink
• FortiAP
• FortiManager and FortiAnalyzer
• MCLAG
• Fortinet SD-WAN

• Solid networking fundamentals:

• TCP/IP
• VLANs
• OSPF/BGP routing
• VPN technologies

• Experience delivering greenfield network deployments and transformation projects
• Ability to produce clear and accurate as-built documentation
• Comfortable mentoring or transferring knowledge to less experienced engineers
• Based in or near Derby, with a full UK driving licence for occasional travel to customer sites and data centres
• SC Clearance (or eligibility) - candidates must meet UK residency requirements

Desirable

• Fortinet certifications (NSE4/FCP)
• Cisco networking knowledge (CCNA/CCNP level)
• Exposure to cloud networking in Azure or AWS
• Experience working within regulated or security-cleared environments