Lead the design, operation, and optimization of LAN/WAN networks with a specialized focus on Network Access Control (NAC), particularly FortiNAC. Serve as the subject matter expert for NAC policy, troubleshooting, and deployment in a dynamic supply chain/logistics environment. Requires 10+ years of hands-on networking experience with deep expertise in NAC, firewalls, and enterprise network infrastructure.
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Role: Sr. Network Engineer – NAC Specialist (Fortinet)
Work Location: Houston, TX preferred (100% remote for daily work; Houston-based preferred)
Number of Positions: 1
Position Type: Fulltime
Reports To: Network Operations Manager
Company Description: Supply Chain / Logistics
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JOB SUMMARY
This is a newly added Senior Network Engineer position, working alongside our existing network team, with a specific focus on Network Access Control (NAC). The company is deep into an active FortiNAC deployment and needs a specialist with hands-on, day-to-day NAC operational experience who can be immediately effective, in addition to strong general networking skills. This position requires a highly skilled and motivated professional who can manage complex network systems in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, and who can take ownership of NAC policy, troubleshooting, and rollout as a subject matter expert.
Essential Job Responsibilities
- Design, operate, and continuously improve LAN, WAN, and wireless networks
- Strong knowledge of LAN/WAN fundamentals, including TCP/IP, VLANs, Routing protocols, SDWAN, and wireless technologies
- Monitor and maintain all network / WAN connectivity to support efficient branch office communications and perform capacity planning.
- Collaborate with other network staff to find solutions to networking issues.
- Propose design improvements, make recommendations, and perform implementations to achieve best practices.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical topics clearly to a range of audiences.
- Interact with internal clients to resolve issues; communicate with internal clients in a professional manner maintaining discretion.
- Deep understanding of physical network infrastructure, such as MDF/IDF design, cabling, optics, and circuit provisioning.
- Coordinate with 3rd party support on complex infrastructure issues and serve as incident owner through full incident lifecycle including reporting, researching, resolution, RCA and lessons learned.
- Operate enterprise remote access solutions such as SSL VPNs, SASE, SSE
- Serve as the team's subject matter expert for Network Access Control (NAC), owning policy design, troubleshooting, and ongoing operational support within an active, in-progress deployment
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Requirements:
- 10+ years’ experience in related IT infrastructure
- Deep, hands-on expertise in Network Access Control (NAC) required — FortiNAC strongly preferred; verifiable experience with Cisco ISE or Aruba ClearPass will also be considered given the transferable concepts
- SASE, SSE experience
- General firewall experience (required); Fortinet firewall experience is a plus
- Scripting skills are a plus (Ansible, Python)
- Strong understanding of all aspects of design and implementation of corporate networking and systems infrastructure, including SDWAN, MPLS, VPN, DMVPN, network connectivity, Internet access, email, servers, etc.
- Strong knowledge and Hands on experience in configuring BGP, OSPF, IPSEC site to site VPN, DMPVN, VoIP, HSRP, NAT, SDWAN templates and service policies.
- Demonstrated proficiency with IPSEC VPN technology from multiple vendors
- Wireless Access Points and wireless security protocols such as EAP with RADIUS
- Able to troubleshoot network issues from network connectivity, routing, and firewall issues.
- Produce and maintain excellent documentation.
- Capacity planning
- Microsoft Windows Server operating systems
- DNS and DHCP in a global Windows environment
- Proficient with backup and restore technologies and best practices
- Agile project management and operational practice
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