GDR

Senior Network Engineer in New York, NY - Fortinet NSE Cert required

GDR  •  $52 - $60/hr  •  New York City, NY (Hybrid)  •  3 months ago
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Job Description

Fortinet NSE Certification is Must
Rate: $52/hr on W2 or $60/hr on C2C

we have an opening for an Expert Network Administrator HBITS-07-14631
DURATION: 30 Months
LOCATION: New York, NY – Hybrid Locals ONLY with Local ID required
Supporting the Department’s hybrid security infrastructure.
Qualifications

  • Network Administrator- Maintains computer infrastructures with emphasis on networking. Key areas of expertise are with on-site servers, software-network interactions and network integrity/resilience.
  • Expert- 84+ months: Candidate is able to provide guidance to large teams and/or has extensive industry experience and is considered at the top of his/her field.
  • 84 months of Administration & Engineering experience with Enterprise firewalls
  • 84 months of experience with Implementing security solutions covering Threat Prevention, URL Filtering, and SSL Decryption
  • 84 months of experience with firewall management systems
  • 84 months of experience with Intrusion protection and prevention systems.
  • 84 months of experience with configuring routes and encrypted tunnels between remote locations
  • 84 months of experience with developing and deploying BGP routing solutions.
  • 84 months of experience with high availability network technologies and configurations
  • 84 months of experience with written communications skills. Including creating network diagrams, and documenting changes and composing orders of operations for tasks.
  • 84 months of experience implementing, and integrating network solutions based on Cisco LAN/WAN.
  • 84 months of experience configuring and installing various network devices and services (e.g., routers, switches, firewalls, VPN).
  • 84 months of network experience and understanding of: Local Area Networks, Wide Area Networks, TCP/IP, switching and routing protocols.
  • 84 months of experience mentoring staff
  • Fortinet NSE Certification

Day-to-Day tasks

  • Install, configure, and manage firewall Security appliances in a high availability architecture.
  • Patch and maintain the appliance with all relevant security and upgrade software.
  • Implement changes to address new initiatives or application requirements as needed.
  • Monitor and support the VPN solution to ensure high availability in a secure manner.
  • Configure and Manage Azure based networking and security.
  • Create Firewall rules, Vnets, express routes as required.
  • Monitor security center for compliance for all relevant security benchmarks and standards. Assist in creating ARM as needed.
  • Produce network diagrams and documentation as well as document standards, policies, and procedures.
  • Mentor staff


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GDR

About GDR

GDR is a forward-thinking, Women Veteran-Owned firm specializing in Business Management, Information Technology, Professional and Staffing Services. Headquartered in Maryland, we proudly support a diverse portfolio of state and federal agencies, delivering mission-aligned solutions with precision, innovation, and accountability.

What sets us apart is our customer-first mindset, commitment to regulatory compliance, and a proven ability to adapt to evolving challenges. Our team brings decades of expertise, professional certifications, and a strong record of performance to every engagement—ensuring high-quality, tailored outcomes for each customer.

At GDR, we prioritize flexibility, responsiveness, and excellence—because we believe every project deserves a partner who is as invested in the mission as you are.

Industry
Consulting & Advisory
Company Size
1-10 employees
Headquarters
Gaithersburg, MD
Year Founded
2023
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