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This role pays less than
88%
of similar roles. Most pay
$129,575–$182,568
— the blue band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$114k
versus about
$156k
for comparable roles.
Based on 240 similar postings.
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About Fortinet
Fortinet is a US-based cybersecurity company best known for its FortiGate next-generation firewalls. It sells a broad security platform spanning network security, SD-WAN, endpoint protection, cloud security, and SIEM/SOC operations.
Fortinet currently has
102 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$140,000–$183,000
across 77 roles with salary data.
The Network Engineer joins the IT team to provide 24x7 network support for a global distribution of network and server systems. Working under senior engineers, the successful candidate will deploy new communication networks for domestic offices, execute initial configurations for Fortigates, FortiSwitches, console servers, network PDUs, and monitoring devices. Daily tasks include installing and upgrading hardware, configuring firewall policies, documenting network topologies, ordering devices, rack-mounting, and cabling. The role requires responding to first-level support requests and participating in an on-call rotation. Essential skills include a deep understanding of Layer 2 and Layer 3 network protocols, experience with physical connections, and a Fortinet NSE 4 certification. This position solves the technical challenge of maintaining network availability across a growing corporate infrastructure.
What does a Network Engineer earn in California?
Median $171500 from 34 postings across 11 companies.
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