Senior Network Security Engineer FortiGate Firewall

As a Senior Network Security Engineer specialized in FortiGate Firewalls, your role involves managing enterprise network security environments to ensure high availability, performance, and security compliance. Your primary responsibilities will include: - Configuring, deploying, managing, and troubleshooting FortiGate Firewalls across multiple locations. - Designing and implementing firewall policies, NAT rules, security profiles, and access control mechanisms. - Configuring and managing Site-to-Site VPNs, Remote Access VPNs (SSL/IPSec), and SD-WAN solutions. - Monitoring network traffic, security events, and firewall logs to identify and mitigate security threats. - Implementing and maintaining security services such as IPS, Antivirus, Web Filtering, Application Control, DNS Filtering, and Anti-Bot protection. - Performing firmware upgrades, patch management, configuration backups, and disaster recovery planning. - Analyzing network performance and recommending improvements for security and availability. - Troubleshooting complex network and security incidents involving routing, switching, firewall, and VPN connectivity. - Collaborating with internal IT teams, vendors, and clients for project implementation and support. - Ensuring adherence to security best practices, compliance requirements, and organizational policies. - Preparing technical documentation, network diagrams, SOPs, and incident reports. - Providing L2/L3 support and mentoring junior network engineers when required. Required Technical Skills: - 68 years of experience in Network Security and Firewall Administration. - Strong hands-on experience with Fortinet products, especially FortiGate Firewalls. - Expertise in Firewall Policy Management, NAT, Security Profiles, VPNs, and Threat Prevention. - Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, VLANs, Routing Protocols (OSPF, BGP), Switching, DNS, DHCP, and Network Troubleshooting. - Experience with SD-WAN deployment and management. - Hands-on experience with FortiAnalyzer and FortiManager is preferred. - Good understanding of Network Security concepts, Threat Detection, Vulnerability Management, and Incident Response. - Experience in log monitoring, packet analysis, and troubleshooting using network diagnostic tools. - Knowledge of High Availability (HA) and Firewall Clustering. - Familiarity with enterprise security standards and compliance frameworks. Preferred Certifications: - Fortinet NSE 4 / NSE 5 / NSE 7 (or equivalent Fortinet certifications) - CCNA / CCNP (Preferred) - Relevant Network Security Certifications will be an added advantage. Soft Skills: - Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Please note: The job offers a salary range of 500,000.00 - 1,000,000.00 per year along with Provident Fund benefits. The work location is in person at Mumbai. As a Senior Network Security Engineer specialized in FortiGate Firewalls, your role involves managing enterprise network security environments to ensure high availability, performance, and security compliance. Your primary responsibilities will include: - Configuring, deploying, managing, and troubleshooting FortiGate Firewalls across multiple locations. - Designing and implementing firewall policies, NAT rules, security profiles, and access control mechanisms. - Configuring and managing Site-to-Site VPNs, Remote Access VPNs (SSL/IPSec), and SD-WAN solutions. - Monitoring network traffic, security events, and firewall logs to identify and mitigate security threats. - Implementing and maintaining security services such as IPS, Antivirus, Web Filtering, Application Control, DNS Filtering, and Anti-Bot protection. - Performing firmware upgrades, patch management, configuration backups, and disaster recovery planning. - Analyzing network performance and recommending improvements for security and availability. - Troubleshooting complex network and security incidents involving routing, switching, firewall, and VPN connectivity. - Collaborating with internal IT teams, vendors, and clients for project implementation and support. - Ensuring adherence to security best practices, compliance requirements, and organizational policies. - Preparing technical documentation, network diagrams, SOPs, and incident reports. - Providing L2/L3 support and mentoring junior network engineers when required. Required Technical Skills: - 68 years of experience in Network Security and Firewall Administration. - Strong hands-on experience with Fortinet products, especially FortiGate Firewalls. - Expertise in Firewall Policy Management, NAT, Security Profiles, VPNs, and Threat Prevention. - Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, VLANs, Routing Protocols (OSPF, BGP), Switching, DNS, DHCP, and Network Troubleshooting. - Experience with SD-WAN deployment and management. - Hands-on experience with FortiAnalyzer and FortiManager is preferred. - Good understanding of Network Security concepts, Threat Detection, Vulnerability Management, and Incident Response. - Experience in log monitoring