Senior Network Security Engineer

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Job Description: Senior Network Security Engineer

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Job Summary:

We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Network Security Engineer with deep hands-on experience in managing and securing enterprise networks. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Fortinet, Cisco, Palo Alto, and VPN technologies, along with a solid understanding of routing, switching, and network security protocols.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and manage secure network solutions using Fortinet (including FortiCloud), Cisco Firepower, and Palo Alto platforms.
• Configure and maintain IPSec and Site-to-Site VPNs across diverse environments.
• Monitor and troubleshoot network performance and security issues across firewalls, routers, and cloud platforms.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure secure and efficient network operations.
• Maintain accurate documentation for network configurations and procedures.
• Stay current with emerging threats and security best practices.
• Upgrade firmware for Fortinet (including FortiCloud), Cisco Firepower, Cisco Routers, and Palo Alto devices, CLI, GUI and with upgrade tools.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• 8+ years of hands-on experience in network security and infrastructure.
• Strong expertise in:
  - Fortinet, including FortiCloud - Cisco Firepower and Cisco Routers - Palo Alto Networks - IPSec VPNs and Site-to-Site VPNs
• Solid understanding of routing protocols (OSPF, BGP, EIGRP) and switching technologies.
• Good knowledge of TCP/UDP protocols and general network security principles.
• Excellent troubleshooting and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certifications such as Fortinet NSE, Cisco CCNA or CCNP Security, or Palo Alto PCNSE.
• Experience with cloud networking and security (AWS, Azure, or GCP).

Familiarity with automation tools (e.g., Python, Ansible) is a plus