Senior Network Engineer
SilverSky
| Company | SilverSky |
| Category | Engineering |
| Location | Mount Laurel |
| Remote | On-site (inferred) |
| Employment | Not stated |
| Level | Senior |
| Salary | Not stated by the employer |
| Posted | 27 Apr 2026 |
| Last verified | 30 Jul 2026 |
| Source | Employer career page (greenhouse) |
Description
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We’ve amassed some of the best and brightest minds in cyber security who are passionate about protecting the digital world. Our team blends advanced technology alongside deep expertise to tackle the toughest cyber threats out there. Put simply, our mission is to stay ahead of the curve and create a safer digital landscape for our partners, and we think adding a Senior Network Engineer will up our cyber game.
We are seeking a highly experienced and technically elite Senior Network Engineer to lead the design, implementation, and optimization of advanced cybersecurity solutions across complex enterprise and managed environments. This role represents the highest level of technical expertise within the Fortinet ecosystem and requires deep proficiency in secure network architecture, threat mitigation, and large-scale infrastructure operations. The ideal candidate will serve as a subject matter expert (SME), providing strategic guidance, hands-on engineering, and escalation support for mission-critical security initiatives.
What you’ll be doing.
Communicating with colleagues and customers in a professional and respectful manner.
Architect, design, and implement advanced network security solutions leveraging Fortinet technologies, including FortiGate, FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer, FortiClient EMS, FortiSIEM, and FortiSOAR
Lead the deployment and optimization of secure network infrastructures, including SD-WAN, ZTNA, SASE, IPS, SSL deep packet inspection, and advanced threat protection
Act as the highest-level escalation point for complex security incidents, performance issues, and architectural challenges
Develop and enforce security best practices, standards, and governance frameworks across customer and internal environments
Perform advanced troubleshooting, packet analysis, and root cause analysis across multi-vendor and hybrid infrastructures
Design and implement automation and orchestration workflows to enhance SOC and network operations efficiency
Collaborate with SOC teams to improve detection, response, and threat intelligence integration
Conduct security assessments, audits, and gap analyses with actionable remediation strategies
Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and training to engineering and SOC teams
Support pre-sales engineering efforts, including solution design, client presentations, and technical validation
Stay current with emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and evolving cybersecurity technologies
What does it take to succeed in this role?
Fortinet NSE 8 Certification (written and practical)
10+ years of experience in network security engineering, with at least 5 years in a senior role
Deep expertise in:
FortiGate (advanced routing, IPS, SSL inspection, VPNs, HA)
FortiManager / FortiAnalyzer (centralized management and logging)
FortiClient EMS
FortiSIEM / FortiSOAR (preferred)
Strong knowledge of:
TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, SD-WAN, MPLS, and network design principles
Zero Trust Architecture (ZTNA) and SASE frameworks
Advanced threat detection and mitigation techniques
Experience in large-scale, multi-tenant, or MSSP environments
Strong scripting/automation skills (Python, REST APIs, or similar)
Proven ability to troubleshoot complex network and security issues under pressure
Excellent leadership and mentoring skills.
High level problem-solving and communication skills.
Uses logical reasoning in decision making and problem solving.
Judgment is generally sound and reasonable; Decisions are well thought out.
Exhibits confidence in decision-making ability.
Shows interest in understanding how complex systems and processes work.
Knows the basics of troubleshooting and maintaining devices and machines.
Must be able to work independently.
What are desirables?
NSE8 Written and Practical (Preferred)
Bachelor’s degree in computer scien
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