Fortinet SME Job at CMK Resources, Inc., Chicago, IL

  • CMK Resources, Inc.
  • Chicago, IL

Job Description

CMK Resources is seeking a Senior Fortinet Resident Engineer / SME to support a large enterprise client's Fortinet networking environment.

The ideal candidate will have deep, hands-on expertise in Fortinet Secure SD-WAN , including advanced engineering, configuration, troubleshooting, and performance optimization. This individual will serve as a dedicated technical resource, working directly with client stakeholders to maintain and improve network performance, reliability, and stability.

Location: Multiple Location Options – Dallas/Plano, TX | Houston, TX | Chicago, IL | New York, NY | Jersey City, NJ | Columbus, OH | Wilmington, DE

Work Arrangement: Onsite 4–5 days per week

Duration: 12+ month W2 contract with strong potential for extension year over year

Responsibilities

  • Provide senior-level engineering support for enterprise Fortinet SD-WAN infrastructure.
  • Configure, troubleshoot, optimize, and maintain Fortinet networking solutions.
  • Diagnose and resolve complex SD-WAN, routing, connectivity, and performance issues.
  • Review existing configurations and recommend improvements to network stability and performance.
  • Support Fortinet platform upgrades, configuration changes, and technical escalations.
  • Collaborate directly with client networking and infrastructure teams.
  • Serve as a hands-on Fortinet subject matter expert in an enterprise environment.

Qualifications

  • Extensive hands-on experience with Fortinet FortiGate and Secure SD-WAN in enterprise environments.
  • Strong understanding of SD-WAN architecture, routing, traffic steering, and performance optimization.
  • Advanced troubleshooting experience with Fortinet networking technologies.
  • Experience with networking protocols, including BGP, OSPF, and IPsec VPNs.
  • Ability to independently troubleshoot complex network issues and provide technical guidance.
  • Minimum Fortinet NSE 4 certification , with willingness to obtain NSE 7 or higher upon start.
  • Ability to work onsite 4–5 days per week at one of the designated locations.
  • Must be a US Citizen or Green Card/Permanent Resident holder.

Nice to Haves

  • Fortinet NSE 7 certification or higher.
  • Experience with FortiManager and FortiAnalyzer.
  • Previous experience serving as a dedicated Fortinet Resident Engineer.
  • Experience supporting large-scale enterprise or highly regulated networking environments.
  • Experience designing and deploying Fortinet SD-WAN environments from the ground up.
  • Experience with Fortinet automation, centralized management, and network performance monitoring.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Contract work

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