Network Engineer

1. Firewall & Security Operations * Configure, manage, and support Fortinet FortiGate and Palo Alto NGFW platforms * Implement and manage firewall policies, NAT rules, VPNs (IPSec/SSL) * Perform rule optimization, cleanup, and policy governance aligned with security standards * Monitor network traffic, identify anomalies, and mitigate security threats

2. Design & Implementation * Design and deploy secure network architectures and firewall solutions * Configure HA setups, SD-WAN, routing, and logging integrations * Support firewall migrations (Fortinet * Palo Alto) and technology upgrades

3. Incident Management & Troubleshooting * Perform L2/L3 troubleshooting of network and security incidents * Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) and implement corrective actions * Respond to security alerts and coordinate incident remediation

4. Network & Security Monitoring * Monitor and maintain network performance, availability, and security posture * Support vulnerability assessments and remediation activities * Ensure compliance with security policies, audits, and governance frameworks

5. Change Management & Documentation * Handle change requests, upgrades, and patch management * Maintain updated network diagrams, SOPs, and configuration documentation * Participate in CAB meetings and provide technical inputs

6. Collaboration & Stakeholder Management * Work with cross-functional teams (network, cloud, SOC, infra) * Provide technical guidance and act as SME for firewall/security technologies * Support audits and compliance requirements

Technical Skills Required

Firewall & Security

• Fortinet FortiGate (Policies, VPN, SD-WAN, HA, FortiManager/FortiAnalyzer)
• Palo Alto Networks (NGFW, Panorama, App-ID, User-ID, NAT policies)
• IDS/IPS, VPN, SIEM, security monitoring tools

• Strong understanding of TCP/IP, VLANs, DNS, NAT, SSL/TLS
• Routing protocols: BGP, OSPF, EIGRP
• Switching concepts (VLAN, STP, trunking)

Tools & Platforms

• Experience with Panorama, FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer
• Knowledge of cloud security (Azure/AWS) - preferred
• Familiarity with load balancers, WAF, SD-WAN, * Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science / IT / related field
• 6-10+ years of experience in network security and firewall management
• Strong hands-on experience with Fortinet & Palo Alto platforms

Preferred Certifications

• Fortinet NSE (NSE4 / NSE7)
• Palo Alto PCNSE / PCNSA
• CCNA/CCNP Security, CISSP (good to have)