Senior Network Security Engineer

About the role

Acuative is seeking a Senior Network Security Engineer to design, install, and manage Fortinet‑based security solutions across a large, multi‑site retail network. The role supports both EMEA and North America store operations, ensuring secure and reliable connectivity.

Key responsibilities

• Configure, implement, and support Fortinet products (FortiGate, FortiSwitch, FortiAP, FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer).
• Troubleshoot WAN, LAN, and WLAN issues across a distributed retail environment.
• Collaborate with customers, vendors, and internal teams to develop network designs and installation plans.
• Maintain detailed documentation of network topology, equipment, and configurations.
• Provide engineering‑level incident and problem management support.
• Deliver regular project status updates to stakeholders.
• Assist project managers with resource estimates and task planning.
• Participate in scheduled implementations, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Required profile

• 5+ years of experience in network security engineering, preferably in retail or enterprise environments.
• Proven ability to work within defined standards, architectures, and change‑management processes.
• Strong communication skills for interacting with customers and cross‑functional teams.
• Willingness to be on‑call for after‑hours implementations.

Required skills

• FortiGate
• FortiSwitch
• FortiAP
• FortiManager
• FortiAnalyzer
• WAN, LAN, WLAN technologies
• Network design and documentation
• Incident and problem management