Network Security Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Design, configure, and deploy Fortinet security solutions for the Managed SOC environment.
• Implement and manage Data Loss Prevention (DLP) solutions to safeguard sensitive information using Fortinet products.
• Maintain and enhance endpoint security solutions with FortiClient.
• Administer and secure VMware environments to ensure virtualization security.
• Configure and monitor Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) and Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR) solutions, particularly FortiAnalyzer and FortiSOAR, for proactive threat detection and response.
• Manage and secure network devices and solutions, including FortiGate firewalls, FortiSwitch, and FortiAP.
• Utilize FortiManager for centralized management of Fortinet security solutions.
• Implement and manage two-factor authentication with FortiTokens and identity management with FortiAuthenticator.
• Conduct regular security assessments, vulnerability scans, and penetration tests to identify and address security weaknesses.
• Develop and enforce security policies, procedures, and standards to ensure compliance with industry best practices and regulations.
• Collaborate with IT teams to design and implement network security architectures and strategies using Fortinet tools.
• Investigate and respond to security incidents, providing timely resolution and detailed incident reports.
• Stay updated with the latest security trends, technologies, and threats to continuously improve the organization's security posture.

Requirements:

• FortiGate: Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFWs) for network security.
• FortiClient: VPN client software for secure remote access.
• FortiAnalyzer: Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) for threat detection and response.
• FortiManager: Centralized management of Fortinet security solutions.
• FortiTokens: Two-factor authentication for enhanced security.
• FortiAuthenticator: Identity management for secure user authentication.
• FortiSwitch: Secure Ethernet switches for campus and data centre environments.
• FortiAP: Wireless access points for secure wireless networking.
• FortiSOAR: Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response for advanced security operations.
• FortiRecon: External attack surface management for proactive threat identification.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Network Security Engineer or in a similar role, specifically with Fortinet tools.
• In-depth knowledge of Fortinet security principles, protocols, and technologies.
• Hands-on experience with FortiGate, FortiClient, FortiAnalyzer, FortiManager, FortiTokens, FortiAuthenticator, FortiSwitch, FortiAP, FORTISANDBOX, FortiDR, FortiSIEM, FortiSOAR, and FortiRecon.
• Relevant certifications such as Fortinet NSE, CISSP, CISM, CEH, or equivalent are highly desirable.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.