TeamSoft IT Solutions

Job Title: Senior Fortinet SD-WAN Architect / Engineer

Location: Plano, TX (Onsite)

Type: Contract to Hire

NON-NEGOTIABLE MUST-HAVESHands-on Fortinet Secure SD-WAN ownershipCandidate must have designed and owned Fortinet SD-WAN (not support-only or firewall-only).Strong core networking fundamentalsProven experience designing WAN routing using BGP and OSPF in enterprise environments.Enterprise-scale SD-WAN deploymentsExperience delivering Fortinet SD-WAN across multiple sites (hub-and-spoke or hybrid WAN). Role OverviewWe are looking for a senior, hands-on Fortinet Secure SD-WAN Architect/Engineer to design, own, and deliver enterprise-scale WAN and SD-WAN solutions. This role is design- and architecture-focused, not firewall-only or NOC support. The ideal candidate has deep Fortinet SD-WAN experience and strong core networking fundamentals.

Key ResponsibilitiesOwn end-to-end design and architecture of Fortinet Secure SD-WAN solutionsDesign and implement hub-and-spoke and hybrid WAN architecturesLead SD-WAN migrations from legacy WAN or Cisco environments to FortinetDesign and deploy ADVPN, business-intent policies, and traffic steeringConfigure and manage FortiGate SD-WAN, FortiManager, and FortiAnalyzerDesign WAN routing using BGP and OSPF (MPLS, DIA, LTE/5G)Support enterprise-scale, multi-site deploymentsProvide technical leadership and guidance during rollout and optimizationDocument designs and clearly explain architecture decisions

Required Skills & Experience:Strong, hands-on experience with Fortinet Secure SD-WANProven ownership of SD-WAN design and architecture (not just support)Deep experience with:FortiGate SD-WANFortiManagerFortiAnalyzerADVPNStrong networking fundamentals:BGP, OSPFMPLS, DIA, hybrid WANExperience with large, enterprise WAN environmentsAbility to explain why design decisions were made

Nice to HaveFortinet certifications (NSE 4/5/7)Experience migrating from Cisco WAN or legacy SD-WANAutomation or scripting exposure (Ansible, APIs)Cloud networking experience (AWS, Azure)

Job Type: Contract

Application Question(s):

• fortinet
• fortigate
• BGP

Work Location: In person