Job Title :
L2 / L3 Network Security Engineer – Fortinet Firewall Specialist
Experience :
- L2 : 3–5 years in Network Security with hands-on Fortinet experience
- L3 : 6–10+ years with advanced troubleshooting and design expertise
Certifications (Preferred) :
NSE 4 (Fortinet Network Security Professional) – Mandatory for L2NSE 7 or NSE 8 – Preferred for L3Additional : ITIL, CISSP (optional)Key Responsibilities :
L2 Responsibilities :
Day-to-day administration and monitoring of Fortinet Firewalls (FortiGate, FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer).Implement basic policy changes , NAT, VPN configurations.Perform incident analysis , troubleshooting, and escalate complex issues to L3.Monitor logs and alerts via FortiAnalyzer / SIEM tools .Ensure compliance with security standards and assist in audits.Work on change requests and maintain documentation.L3 Responsibilities :
Design and architecture of Fortinet firewall solutions for enterprise environments.Advanced troubleshooting for complex network security incidents .Configure and optimize high availability (HA) , SD-WAN , IPS , Application Control , Web Filtering , and SSL Inspection .Perform firmware upgrades , migrations, and integration with cloud security (FortiGate on AWS / Azure) .Conduct root cause analysis , prepare RCA reports, and drive automation (Python / Ansible).Mentor L1 / L2 teams and create SOPs.Ensure compliance with ISO 27001, PCI-DSS, NIST frameworks.Technical Skills Required :
Fortinet Products : FortiGate, FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer, FortiAuthenticator.VPN Technologies : IPSec, SSL.Routing Protocols : BGP, OSPF.Security Features : IPS, Web Filtering, Application Control, SD-WAN.Automation : Python, Ansible (for L3).Cloud Security : FortiGate on AWS / Azure / GCP.Soft Skills :
Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.Ability to work under pressure and handle escalations.Excellent communication and documentation skills.