Network Specialist

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Position Summary: We are seeking a Senior Network Specialist with solid experience in Fortinet technologies to design, implement, and manage secure and scalable network solutions. Key Highlights: 1. Proven experience with Fortinet technologies 2. Routing (BGP, OSPF) and switching (VLANs, STP) administration 3. Advanced technical support (L2/L3) Join Stefanini! At Stefanini, we are over 30\.000 brilliant minds connected across 41 countries, doing what we love and co\-creating a better future. You definitely don’t want to miss out! We’re looking for top talent for the Network Specialist position  **Role Objective** We seek a Senior Network Specialist with strong expertise in **Fortinet** technologies, responsible for designing, implementing, and managing secure, scalable, and highly available network solutions. This role will be critical in ensuring operational continuity, perimeter security, and infrastructure performance optimization. **Responsibilities and Authorities** **Responsibilities** Administer and configure Fortinet devices (FortiGate, FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer). Design and implement secure network architectures (firewalls, segmentation, VPNs). Manage security policies, access controls, and threat prevention. Monitor, analyze, and optimize network performance. Handle critical network and security incidents (advanced-level troubleshooting). Ensure compliance with security standards and best practices. Coordinate with internal teams (infrastructure, security, cloud) and vendors. **Job Functions** Implementation and administration of **FortiGate firewalls**. Configuration of **Site\-to\-Site and Client\-to\-Site VPNs**. Implementation of **SD\-WAN with Fortinet**. Centralized management via FortiManager and analysis with FortiAnalyzer. Routing (BGP, OSPF) and switching (VLANs, STP) administration. Documentation of architecture, configurations, and changes. Advanced technical support (L2/L3\). **Requirements and Qualifications** **Technical Requirements (Mandatory)** +5 years of experience in enterprise networking. Proven experience with **Fortinet** technologies. Advanced knowledge of: Routing (BGP, OSPF) Switching (VLANs, STP) Perimeter security Experience in critical production environments (retail, banking, telecom, etc.). Experience in advanced network troubleshooting. **Desirable:** **Fortinet NSE 6** certification **Fortinet NSE 7** certification **CCNP Enterprise** certification Cybersecurity certifications (e.g., CompTIA Security\+) **Academic Background** Degree in Network Engineering, Computer Science, or related field. Specialization in networking or cybersecurity (desirable). **Additional Information** Stefanini Benefits Are you looking for a place where your ideas shine? With over 38 years of experience and a global presence, Stefanini transforms tomorrow — together. Here, every action matters and every idea can make a difference. Join a team that values innovation, respect, and commitment. If you’re a disruptive professional, committed to continuous learning, and innovation is in your DNA, then we’re exactly what you’re looking for. Come and let’s build a better future — together!