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Fortinet Firewall Engineer L2

Fortinet Firewall Engineer L2

ConfidentialHyderabad / Secunderabad, Telangana
30+ days ago
Job description

We are looking for a skilled L2 Fortinet Firewall Engineer to manage, monitor, and support network security infrastructure with a primary focus on Fortinet firewall technologies . The candidate will be responsible for configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting FortiGate firewalls and related network security tools to ensure optimal security and performance across the enterprise network.

Key Responsibilities :

  • Install, configure, and maintain Fortinet security appliances (FortiGate, FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer, FortiAP).
  • Manage firewall policies , NAT rules, VPNs (IPSec / SSL), and UTM features.
  • Monitor and respond to network security alerts, logs, and incidents via FortiAnalyzer and SIEM tools.
  • Perform regular health checks , patch management, and firmware upgrades for Fortinet devices.
  • Work with L1 teams to resolve escalated issues and assist in root cause analysis of firewall-related incidents.
  • Assist in network segmentation , traffic flow design , and firewall optimization efforts.
  • Document configurations, changes, incident reports, and operational procedures.
  • Support compliance audits by providing necessary firewall logs, reports, and evidence.
  • Collaborate with network and security teams on integrated projects and incident responses.

Required Skills :

  • 4–5 years of hands-on experience in network security , with a focus on Fortinet firewalls .
  • Strong understanding of firewall concepts , routing protocols , NAT , VPN , and layer 3 / 4 security policies .
  • Experience with FortiManager and FortiAnalyzer for centralized management and reporting.
  • Familiarity with WAN / LAN infrastructure , switching , load balancers , and IPS / IDS systems .
  • Proficiency in troubleshooting tools such as Wireshark, tcpdump, and Fortinet CLI.
  • Understanding of network security best practices , including zero-trust , least privilege , and defense in depth .

    • Preferred Qualifications :

  • Fortinet NSE 4 (or higher) certification is highly preferred.
  • Exposure to cloud security configurations (AWS / Azure / GCP) is a plus.
  • Experience working with other security tools (e.g., Palo Alto, Check Point, Cisco ASA) is an advantage.
  • Basic knowledge of scripting (Python, Bash) for automation is a plus.

    • Skills Required

    Aws, Azure, Gcp, Nat, Vpn

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