Role Objective
Ensure the security, efficiency, and availability of the organization’s network by managing firewalls, IPS, proxies, and monitoring tools across on-premises and cloud environments. The role requires strong expertise in configuration, maintenance, optimization, and automation of security infrastructures, with a strong focus on Fortinet solutions. 5–6 years of experience in supporting and managing firewalls, IPS, and proxies in general corporate environments. ~ Fortinet expertise: ~ Configuration, administration, and firewall maintenance. ~ FortiAnalyzer: Log analysis, threat detection, compliance reporting, auditing, and support for security decisions. ~ Bluecoat / Proxies: Web traffic management, filtering, and secure browsing. ~ Advanced Networking: TCP/IP, NAT,
VLANs, subnets, routing – required to design and implement firewall policies aligned with network topology. ~ ITIL and Project Management: Understanding operational processes, change control, and coordination with cross-functional teams and clients. ~ Certifications: Any Fortinet or firewall-related certification is highly desirable.
Centralized configuration of policies and rules. Create scripts for deployment or configuration adjustments. Enhance security in both cloud and on-premises platforms. Create network diagrams, configuration manuals, and incident reports.
Fortinet Certifications (NSE 4, NSE 5, etc.). Fortinet Management: FortiAnalyzer: Log analysis, security reporting, and threat detection. Execute network changes and account migrations with minimal downtime. Prepare RCA (Root Cause Analysis) for incidents. Create and maintain network topology diagrams. Meet project deadlines: Diagnose and resolve incidents without supervision. Suggest security and automation improvements in alignment with client security/AWS teams. Fortinet-Focused Summary This role is highly Fortinet-centric, requiring expertise in: Firewall configuration and administration. FortiAnalyzer: Log analysis, security reporting, and compliance auditing. The candidate must be a Fortinet specialist capable of operating, analyzing, automating, and enhancing network security infrastructures in a global corporate environment, while also supporting Palo Alto, Cisco, and Bluecoat proxies.