Network Architect (Fortinet)

Department: Network Engineering

Location: Hybrid

Compensation: £80,000 - £90,000 / year

Description Want to build your expertise in Fortinet while taking the lead on exciting network projects? Join Wanstor as a Network Architect and help shape secure, resilient networks for a diverse range of customers.

You’ll take your ideas from initial customer conversations through to design and hands-on delivery, with the opportunity to develop your skills across FortiGate, SD-WAN and wider networking technologies. If you’ve built your experience with other enterprise firewall platforms, we’re keen to hear from you.

As a senior member of our growing Networking team, you’ll influence technical decisions, contribute to presales opportunities and guide fellow engineers—combining the freedom to make an impact with opportunities to keep learning.

At Wanstor we encourage flexible working, this role can be largely home based for right candidate. There may be the occasional requirement to visit a customer site or work from our office in London Bridge.

What You'll Do

• Design secure, scalable and resilient network solutions across customer and internal environments.
• Lead the technical design and implementation of complex networking projects.
• Produce high and low-level designs, technical documentation and implementation plans.
• Act as a senior technical lead throughout project delivery, ensuring solutions are delivered to a high standard.
• Design, implement and optimise LAN, WAN, SD-WAN and wireless networking solutions.
• Work with technologies including Fortinet and other leading networking vendors.
• Contribute to network security, resilience and performance improvements across customer and hosted environments.
• Research emerging technologies and help shape the future direction of the networking practice.

What You'll Need

• Strong networking experience across LAN, WAN, wireless and network security technologies.
• Experience with enterprise firewalls such as Fortinet, Palo Alto, Cisco or Sophos, with a willingness to develop expertise in FortiGate.
• Experience designing and delivering network solutions within customer environments.
• A hands-on approach, with the ability to move between design, implementation and technical problem solving.
• Experience leading or owning complex networking projects.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build relationships with customers and colleagues.
• An interest in modern networking technologies, including SD-WAN and network security.

What You'll Love 📚 Continuous Learning: Participate in regular lunch and learn sessions with both internal and external speakers.

🌟 Personal Development: Take advantage of 5 paid days annually to pursue new skills or knowledge.

🤝 Volunteer Opportunities: Contribute to your community with 2 paid volunteer days each year.

🎉 Team Spirit: Join a friendly team and engage in various social events organised throughout the year.