We are a diverse team of recognized subject matter experts with multi-vendor consulting expertise in network security, high-end routing, network design, switching, Unified Communications, cloud/virtualization, QoS, MPLS, video, network management, IP multicast, educational courseware development, and other areas.

Why become a NetCraftsmen?

• We are a company of high achievers who learn from each other and support each other's growth and success
• We offer competitive pay and solid benefits including self-directed PTO and a matching 401(k) with the employer component IMMEDIATELY vested
• We offer a minimum of 2 weeks and a strong corresponding budget per engineer per year (pro-rated) for professional development/certification AND the time necessary to hit your training/cert goals
• We are NOT a body shop. We hire full-time direct hire specialists with a driving thirst to learn and improve.
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Job Description

This opening is for an Network Administrator focusing on Fortinet firewalls in the Lenexa, KS Metro Area to perform project-based consulting with various clients to design, implement, and support Fortinet products.

When not on a client site, you will work in a virtual office-based environment (must be within driving distance to Lenexa though) to assist clients with network security design, implementation, operations, troubleshooting, and issue resolution. You will develop documentation as it relates to project requirements and assist with or develop client-facing presentations of technology solutions.

In this role you will:

• Design, implement, troubleshoot, and document network security infrastructures and related systems
• Assess network and security infrastructure architecture and document findings and recommendations based on industry best practices
• Research and analyze existing software releases, as well as perform/support software upgrades based on your recommendations
• Develop detailed implementation and test plans for implementing network security technologies along with best of breed tools and technologies related to enterprise networks
• Provide knowledge transfer and informal training to clients

Qualifications

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  Must be willing to accept a full-time direct hire role and be able to work for any employer in the United States without sponsorship.
• 3 or more years of Fortinet (including FortiManager/FortiCloud) experience in a professional environment
• Must be able to work closely with clients, communicate clearly, and meet deadlines, ultimately developing a trusted advisor relationship
• Must live in the Lenexa, KS metro area and able to travel within the region to support clients
• Certification of NSE-4 or higher required

Preferred background:

• Experience with other NGFW platforms such as Palo Alto or Cisco
• Experience with Microsoft Windows Server
• Experience with VMware and/or Nutanix

Qualifications

• Must be willing to accept a full-time direct hire role and be able to work for any employer in the United States without sponsorship.
• 3 or more years of Fortinet (including FortiManager/FortiCloud) experience in a professional environment
• Must be able to work closely with clients, communicate clearly, and meet deadlines, ultimately developing a trusted advisor relationship
• Must live in the Lenexa, KS metro area and able to travel within the region to support clients
• Certification of NSE-4 or higher required

Preferred background:

• Experience with other NGFW platforms such as Palo Alto or Cisco
• Experience with Microsoft Windows Server
• Experience with VMware and/or Nutanix

All qualified applicants to NetCraftsmen career opportunities will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.