Network Engineer

Job Title: Network Engineer

Location: Anaheim, CA
Employment Type: Full-Time
Experience Level: Mid–Senior (5+ years)

 Job Overview

Seeking an experienced and security-focused Network Engineer with strong expertise in FortiGate hardware and VPN, FortiManager, and Aruba wireless technologies. Ideal candidates will also possess knowledge in Aruba Central, Wi-Fi (802.11 standards), QoS, RADIUS, 802.1X, and network access security. Familiarity with SolarWinds Orion and Palo Alto hardware is a bonus.

 Key Responsibilities

• Architect, deploy, and maintain enterprise network infrastructure, including FortiGate firewalls and FortiOS.
• Configure and manage FortiGate VPNs: IPsec, SSL, ADVPN; troubleshoot connectivity and performance.
• Administer FortiManager and FortiAnalyzer for centralized orchestration.
• Design, implement, and optimize Aruba wireless networks using Aruba Access Points, Controllers, and Aruba Central
• Conduct Wi-Fi site surveys, RF planning, coverage modeling, capacity planning, and performance tuning.
• Implement and troubleshoot wireless security: RADIUS-based 802.1X, PEAP/TLS, EAP, and NAC.
• Define and enforce QoS policies for voice/data over wireless and wired networks 
• Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to ensure compliance and enforce access control policies.
• Troubleshoot routing (BGP, OSPF), VLANs, NAT, DPI/IPS, firewalls, and VPNs.
• Keep network documentation, diagrams, change control logs, and configuration backups up-to-date.
• Participate in rotation for after-hours support and on-call duties as needed.

 Required Qualifications

• At least 5 years of hands-on network engineering or network security engineering in enterprise environments.
• FortiGate expertise (NGFW, VPN, Secure SD-WAN) and FortiManager orchestration experience.
• Proven experience designing, deploying, and troubleshooting Aruba wireless systems (APs, Controllers, Aruba Central) 
• Deep knowledge of Wi-Fi standards (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax), RF fundamentals, site survey tools (Ekahau, AirMagnet, Aruba UXI).
• Strong experience with wireless security: RADIUS, 802.1X, ClearPass, PEAP/TLS 
• Solid understanding and configuration of QoS for voice/video/data networks 
• Proficient in IP networking: TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, VLANs, NAT, DHCP, DNS.
• Certifications: Fortinet NSE 4–6, Aruba certifications (e.g. Aruba Certified Mobility Professional, ClearPass Professional, ACMX), CCNA/CCNP.
• Strong troubleshooting skills across wired, wireless, VPN, and security domains.
• Excellent documentation and communication skills.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with SolarWinds Orion Suite