Network Security Engineer

Job Description: Network Security Engineer

We are looking for a skilled and experienced Network Security Engineer with hands-on expertise in Fortinet security solutions including FortiGate Firewalls, Forti Manager, and Forti Analyzer. The ideal candidate will be responsible for implementing, configuring, managing, and monitoring Fortinet security appliances to ensure robust protection of network infrastructure.

🛠️ Key Responsibilities:

· Deploy, configure, manage, and troubleshoot Fortinet Firewalls (FortiGate) in complex enterprise environments.

· Use Forti Manager for centralized management of multiple FortiGate devices including firmware upgrades, policy provisioning, and automation.

· Utilize Forti Analyzer for logging, analysis, reporting, and forensic investigations of network security events.

· Monitor network traffic for potential threats and take proactive security measures.

· Analyze firewall logs and threat intelligence data to identify and respond to incidents.

· Design and implement secure network architectures and VPN solutions.

· Maintain firewall rules and policies according to company security standards and compliance requirements.

· Participate in security audits, assessments, and compliance reviews (e.g., ISO, NIST, PCI-DSS).

· Collaborate with IT and security teams to implement and refine incident response strategies.

· Provide support during security incidents or outages, including root cause analysis and remediation.

· Generate detailed reports and dashboards on network security posture using FortiAnalyzer.

· Stay updated with the latest Fortinet firmware releases, features, and best practices.

🎓 Qualifications & Skills Required:

· 3–5+ years of experience working with Fortinet Security solutions.

· Strong knowledge of FortiGate Firewall configuration (NAT, IPS, Web Filtering, VPN, Application Control).

· Experience managing FortiGate devices via Forti Manager.

· Proficiency in analyzing logs and reports using Forti Analyzer.

· Familiarity with networking protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, BGP, OSPF, etc.).

· Solid understanding of network security principles and best practices.

· Experience with site-to-site and remote access VPNs.

· Good analytical and troubleshooting skills.

Preferred Certifications:

· Fortinet NSE 4 (mandatory for mid-level roles)