Senior Network Security Engineer - 3-month Project - KSA

We are seeking an experienced Senior Network Security Engineer to support a 3-month remote engagement focused on network security operations, primarily within Fortinet environments. The ideal candidate combines strong core networking fundamentals with hands-on security operations experience and deep, practical expertise across the Fortinet Security Fabric. Key Responsibilities Manage, monitor, and maintain network security infrastructure with a focus on Fortinet solutions (FortiGate, FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer, FortiSwitch/FortiAP as applicable) Perform day-to-day security operations: firewall policy management, VPN configuration and troubleshooting, traffic analysis, and incident response support Design, implement, and maintain routing, switching, and network segmentation configurations in coordination with the client's network team Monitor security events and logs, triage alerts, and escalate/respond to incidents per client protocols Conduct firewall rule audits, policy optimization, and security posture reviews Support patching, firmware upgrades, and change management processes for Fortinet devices Troubleshoot complex network and security issues across LAN/WAN, VPN, and perimeter security layers Document configurations, standard operating procedures, and incident reports Collaborate with client stakeholders remotely, ensuring clear communication and timely delivery within the project's operational hours Requirements Minimum 57 years of experience in network engineering and security operations Strong hands-on experience with Fortinet products (FortiGate firewalls mandatory; FortiManager/FortiAnalyzer strongly preferred) Solid grounding in core networking: TCP/IP, routing/switching, VPN (IPsec/SSL), DNS, and network segmentation Practical security operations experience: log analysis, incident triage, firewall policy management Fortinet certification(s) required NSE 4 minimum; NSE 57 strongly preferred Proven ability to work independently in a remote capacity with minimal supervision Strong documentation and communication skills, including comfort working with Arabic and/or English-speaking stakeholders as needed We are seeking an experienced Senior Network Security Engineer to support a 3-month remote engagement focused on network security operations, primarily within Fortinet environments. The ideal candidate combines strong core networking fundamentals with hands-on security operations experience and deep, practical expertise across the Fortinet Security Fabric. Key Responsibilities Manage, monitor, and maintain network security infrastructure with a focus on Fortinet solutions (FortiGate, FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer, FortiSwitch/FortiAP as applicable) Perform day-to-day security operations: firewall policy management, VPN configuration and troubleshooting, traffic analysis, and incident response support Design, implement, and maintain routing, switching, and network segmentation configurations in coordination with the client's network team Monitor security events and logs, triage alerts, and escalate/respond to incidents per client protocols Conduct firewall rule audits, policy optimization, and security posture reviews Support patching, firmware upgrades, and change management processes for Fortinet devices Troubleshoot complex network and security issues across LAN/WAN, VPN, and perimeter security layers Document configurations, standard operating procedures, and incident reports Collaborate with client stakeholders remotely, ensuring clear communication and timely delivery within the project's operational hours Requirements Minimum 57 years of experience in network engineering and security operations Strong hands-on experience with Fortinet products (FortiGate firewalls mandatory; FortiManager/FortiAnalyzer strongly preferred) Solid grounding in core networking: TCP/IP, routing/switching, VPN (IPsec/SSL), DNS, and network segmentation Practical security operations experience: log analysis, incident triage, firewall policy management Fortinet certification(s) required NSE 4 minimum; NSE 57 strongly preferred Proven ability to work independently in a remote capacity with minimal supervision Strong documentation and communication skills, including comfort working with Arabic and/or English-speaking stakeholders as needed