[Hiring] Fortinet Technical Instructor - Fortinet Certified Trainer @CDW

Role Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and certified Fortinet Certified Trainer (FCT) for a contract engagement. The successful candidate will deliver technical training across Fortinet’s primary security tracks. You will be responsible for providing high-quality instruction, managing lab environments, and ensuring students are prepared for their respective certification exams.

• Conducts in person and virtual instructor-led training in one or more topic areas.
• Uses questioning, discussion, and real-time feedback to gauge participant understanding and adjust instruction accordingly.
• Demonstrates consistent classroom and student management to ensure a positive, successful learning environment.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of FortiOS (v7.x/8.x) as well as the overall direction and application of the Fortinet solution portfolio.
• Oversee and troubleshoot student lab environments using Fortinet’s cloud-based lab portals.
• Travels to customer training sites both inside and outside the Continental United States.
• Provide real-world context and troubleshooting guidance to professionals seeking certification.

Qualifications

• Fortinet Certified Trainer (FCT) Status: Must be currently sponsored by an Authorized Training Center (ATC) or be an independent FCT with a valid trainer transcript.
• Minimum Certification: Active NSE 6 Certification (successfully passed NSE 4 + one NSE 6 exam).
• Technical Experience: Minimum of 5 years in network security and at least 3 years of experience delivering technical IT training.
• Course-Specific Certification Requirements: The candidate must hold the specific certification associated with the courses they are assigned to teach.
• Expert-level knowledge of FortiGate Next-Generation Firewalls.
• Proficiency in the Fortinet Security Fabric (FortiAnalyzer, FortiManager, FortiClient).
• Experience with SD-WAN, SASE, ZTNA, and Cloud Security (AWS/Azure/GCP integration).
• Ability to explain complex security concepts.
• Prior experience as a consultant or engineer in a Production Fortinet environment, a plus.
• Active participation in the Fortinet NSE community or XPERTS summits, a plus.

Requirements

• Pay starting at $1150/day 1099, depending on experience and skill set.
• Pay ranges may be subject to geographic differentials.

Benefits

• CDW is committed to being an AI-fluent organization.
• We value adopting AI as a partner, openness to experimentation, and a shared interest in learning together on AI.
• Our goal is to create a culture where AI enhances—not replaces—human creativity and decision-making.
• We encourage candidates to embrace an AI mindset, one that’s curious, adaptive, and ready to explore what’s possible.

Company Description

CDW is a Fortune 500 technology solutions provider that helps businesses, government, education, and healthcare organizations achieve what’s possible through technology. What makes CDW different isn’t just what we do—it’s how we do it. At CDW we act as one—building trust, speaking candidly, and working together to achieve more. We play to win—focusing on what matters most and delivering for our customers. And we think forward—staying curious, moving fast, and continuously learning.

As a full‑stack, full‑lifecycle technology partner, CDW brings deep expertise, strong relationships, and broad industry knowledge to help turn ideas into outcomes. When you join CDW, you become part of a collaborative environment where your work matters, your growth is supported, and your contributions help shape what’s next.

CDW is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by state and local law.