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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Threat Protection Administrator - **Company:** Insight Global - **Location:** Dyersburg, TN, United States - **Salary:** $101,920.0 - $126,880.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Antivirus Softwares, Botnet, CompTIA Security+, Network Address Translation, Domain Name System (DNS), Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Python (Programming Language), Network Security, Ansible, Zero Trust Network Access, Security Information and Event Management, Data Streaming, Data Logging, Scripting, Transport Layer Security, In-Plane Switching (IPS), Firewalls (Computer Science), Web Filtering, Fortinet, Firewall Services Module - **Published:** July 17, 2026 - **Apply:** https://jobs.insightglobal.com/jobs/find_a_job/tennessee/dyersburg/threat-protection-administrator/job-551276/ ## About the Role * Hands-on experience administering FortiGate firewalls * Strong understanding of: o Network security (firewalls, NAT, VPNs) o Threat protection tools (IPS, Antivirus, Web Filtering, sandboxing) o Security logging and alert analysis * Experience with FortiManager and/or FortiAnalyzer * Background working in SOC/SIEM environments * Ability to audit firewall rules and identify misconfigurations or policy gaps * Experience with incident triage and escalation Nice to Have Skills & Experience * Fortinet certifications (NSE 4-level competency required; NSE 5/6/7 preferred) * Additional certifications (CISSP, Security+, CCNA Security, GIAC) * Experience securing OT/ICS (manufacturing/smart factory) environments * SIEM/log correlation experience * Scripting/automation (Python, APIs, Ansible) * Knowledge of Zero Trust (ZTNA) and microsegmentation * Exposure to DNS monitoring, content filtering, and network telemetry feeding security systems ## Description Insight Global is seeking a Threat Protection Administrator for a leading cybersecurity-focused client. This role sits at the intersection of network and security operations, acting as a critical liaison to ensure threat detection and mitigation strategies are effectively executed. The ideal candidate will bring hands-on expertise with Fortinet technologies and a strong understanding of firewall policy management, logging, and incident response. This individual will work closely with SOC and network engineering teams to tune threat protection systems, improve visibility, and strengthen overall security posture. Candidates with experience in manufacturing or OT environments and a proactive, analytical approach to cybersecurity will stand out. * Administer and audit Fortinet Security Fabric tools and firewall configurations * Tune and manage threat protection (IPS, AV, Anti-Bot, Web Filtering, SSL inspection) * Monitor alerts/logs via FortiAnalyzer and SIEM tools * Triage incidents and escalate confirmed threats * Act as a liaison between network and security teams * Support SOC with incident response and ensure proper network mitigation actions * Deploy and manage configurations via FortiManager * Maintain dashboards, reporting, and compliance tracking * Optimize firewall policies and threat detection based on evolving risks * Support VPNs, segmentation, and secure architecture reviews * Ensure proper data flow (DNS, traffic logs, etc.) into security systems for accurate detection ## Related Videos - [WeAreDevelopers LIVE - Back to CODE100](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1909-wearedevelopers-live-back-to-code100) - [Dev & Test in the Cloud? 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