Network Security Engineer

We are seeking a skilled Network Security Engineer with hands-on experience in Fortinet SD-WAN , Fortinet Firewalls , and Cisco networking technologies . The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining secure and robust network infrastructure across enterprise environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, configure, and implement Fortinet SD-WAN and Fortinet Firewalls solutions across distributed environments.
• Administer and troubleshoot Cisco Nexus switches and core infrastructure.
• Manage and support Cisco Wi-Fi and LAN environments , ensuring optimal performance and uptime.
• Perform general Routing & Switching tasks across enterprise-grade networks.
• Contribute to Firewall & Network Security Architecture and design.
• Write, review, and deploy network configurations on Fortinet and Cisco devices.
• Perform configuration backups, version control, and configuration rollouts.
• Assist in incident response, network monitoring, and proactive security management.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for infrastructure upgrades and network optimization.

Required Skills:

• Proven experience with Fortinet SD-WAN and FortiGate Firewalls .
• Strong understanding of Cisco Nexus switching and enterprise LAN/Wi-Fi configurations.
• In-depth knowledge of Routing & Switching protocols (OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, VLANs, STP, etc.).
• Hands-on experience with Firewall and Security Design principles .
• Ability to write and load configurations manually or using automation tools.
• Familiarity with network monitoring, logging, and diagnostic tools.
• Good documentation and change management practices.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Fortinet NSE Certification (NSE4 or above)
• Cisco Certification (CCNA, CCNP)
• Experience with automation tools (e.g., Ansible, Python scripting) is a plus
• Understanding of ITIL framework or working in ITSM-based environments