Senior Network & Security Engineer -Fortinet SASE Specialist
Location:
Sydney
Duration:
6 months + 6 months
Security Clearance: Must have Baseline Clearance or higher
Senior Network & Security Engineer / Fortinet SASE Specialist
Overview
We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Network & Security Engineer / Fortinet SASE Specialist to lead and support the implementation of a large-scale Fortinet SASE transformation across the departments enterprise environments. The workplace includes enterprise Data Centers, Azure cloud infrastructure, and multiple branch locations with full redundancy and high availability requirements. The successful candidate will possess deep technical expertise across Fortinet security platforms, enterprise networking, cloud connectivity, routing, and data centre technologies.
Key Responsibilities
Design and implement Fortinet SASE architecture across enterprise environments
Deploy and configure FortiSASE capabilities (SD-WAN, FWaaS, SWG, CASB, ZTNA)
Implement secure connectivity across Data Centers, Azure cloud, branch offices, Internet and SaaS services
Configure and support FortiGate firewalls across enterprise sites
Implement high availability and resilient network designs
Configure and troubleshoot BGP, OSPF, IPSec VPN, dynamic routing, traffic steering and segmentation
Support integration with Cisco Nexus data centre infrastructure




Configure and support F5 load balancing environments
Configure FortiClient VPN and ZTNA solutions
Support migration and cutover activities
Produce HLD/LLD and implementation documentation
Perform complex troubleshooting
Collaborate with infrastructure, cloud and security teams
Provide technical leadership
Lead or support migration of email gateway to Azure-based services
Design secure mail flow including SMTP and MX records
Ensure anti-spam, anti-phishing and DLP controls
Perform testing and cutover
Technical Skills
Strong hands‐on experience implementing Fortinet SASE solutions
Strong enterprise routing and switching knowledge
Experience with BGP, OSPF, SD-WAN, IPSec VPN, HA
Azure networking and hybrid connectivity
F5 load balancers (LTM)
Network segmentation and security policy design
Strong troubleshooting skills
Desirable Certifications
Fortinet NSE / FCSS / FCX
Cisco CCNP or CAzure Networking certifications
Paxus values diversity and welcomes applications from Indigenous Australians, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people living with a disability. If you require an adjustment to the recruitment process, including the application form in an alternate format, please contact me on the above contact details.

📌 Senior Network & Security Engineer -Fortinet Sase Specialist (New South Wales)
🏢 Paxus
📍 New South Wales