Network Support Engineer

Fortinet

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Hybrid

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Hybrid
Location
Frisco, TXSunnyvale, CAAtlanta
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Full-time
Posted
3 days ago
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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.

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TL;DR · Network Support Engineer

JOB TITLE: Network Support Engineer The Senior Technical Support Specialist joins the Fortinet TAC team to serve as a primary support and escalation point for customers and partners. This role involves providing troubleshooting expertise on core products, specifically FortiGate, by collecting and analyzing configuration and system information to recommend corrective actions. You will reproduce customer environments on lab equipment to isolate problems, interface with QA and development teams to identify optimizations, and manage customer communications through case closure. Required skills include deep knowledge of Windows, OSX, and Unix/Linux operating systems, along with a strong understanding of TCP/IP, routing protocols, and L2/L3 switching. You must have experience with firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs, and virus scanning, while utilizing AI tools and knowledge management principles like the KCS framework to solve complex networking and security problems.

What you'll do

  • Provide troubleshooting expertise on core Fortinet products, specifically FortiGate.
  • Collect and analyze customer system information and configuration data to recommend corrective actions.
  • Provide technical education to customers regarding networking and product knowledge gaps.
  • Reproduce customer environments on lab equipment to isolate problems and test new solutions.
  • Manage technical cases from initial contact through escalation to final closure.
  • Lead customer management meetings and manage communication expectations regarding technical escalations.
  • Interface with QA and development teams to identify product optimizations and improvements.

What we're looking for

  • Experience in a technical support or system administration role in a networking/security company or equivalent education.
  • Deep working knowledge of Windows, OSX, and Unix/Linux operating systems.
  • Strong understanding of TCP/IP, routing protocols, and L2/L3 switching.
  • Experience with security products including firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPN, and virus scanning.
  • Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or a related field (preferred).
  • Previous call center experience supporting data networking or security products (preferred).
  • Working understanding of knowledge management principles and KCS® framework experience (preferred).

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