We are seeking a highly skilled Network Security Engineer to design, implement, and manage security solutions across a broad spectrum of technologies. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with enterprise-grade security platforms including Fortinet, Palo Alto, Juniper, Netscout, Checkpoint, Netskope, Forcepoint, Symantec, and more.

You'll be responsible for strengthening our clients' security posture across networks, applications, endpoints, virtualization, and cloud environments. This role demands strong expertise in proxy, firewalls, load balancers, WAF, email security, DDoS, and DLP technologies.

Key Responsibilities :

- Design, deploy, and manage network and application security solutions (firewalls, WAFs, load balancers, switches, VPNs).

- Implement and administer Data Loss Prevention (DLP) and email security tools to prevent data exfiltration and protect communications.

- Secure virtualized environments (VMware) and manage endpoint protection platforms.

- Configure and maintain SIEM and SOAR systems for real-time threat detection, response, and automation.

- Lead the configuration and daily operation of network security devices from key OEMs including Fortinet, Palo Alto, Juniper, Netscout, and Checkpoint.

- Perform security assessments, vulnerability scanning, and penetration testing to proactively identify risks.

- Define and enforce security policies and best practices aligned with industry standards.

- Investigate and resolve security incidents and provide incident reports and root cause analysis.

- Collaborate with IT and infrastructure teams to implement secure network architectures.

- Stay current on emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and technologies in the security landscape.

Key Technology Focus Areas (Must-Have Experience) :

- Fortinet

- Tools : FortiGate, FortiAnalyzer, FortiManager, FortiClient, FortiAuthenticator, FortiSOAR,

- FortiRecon

Skills :

- Firewall policy configuration, VPNs, SIEM integration, centralized management

- Palo Alto Networks

- Tools : NGFWs, Prisma Access, Cortex XDR, Cortex XSOAR

Skills :

- Threat prevention, endpoint detection, automation & orchestration

- Juniper Networks

Tools :

- SRX firewalls, EX switches, WLAN, Junos OS

Skills :

- Network segmentation, ACLs, zone-based policies

- Netscout

Tools :

- Arbor Edge Defense, Arbor Cloud, NETSCOUT Visibility

Skills :

- DDoS mitigation, traffic visibility and monitoring

- Checkpoint

Tools : NGFWs, Endpoint & Mobile Security

Skills : Unified threat management, identity-based policy

Netskope

Tools :

- CASB, SWG, ZTNA

Skills :

- Cloud application control, secure web gateway implementation

- Forcepoint

Tools :

- DLP, SWG, Email Security

Skills :

- Policy-based data protection and email security enforcement

Symantec :

Tools :

- Endpoint Protection, Email & Cloud Security

Skills :

- Device control, advanced threat protection, content filtering

Qualifications :

- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field.

- Minimum 4+ years of hands-on experience in network or security engineering.

- Strong knowledge of networking protocols, security principles, and layered defense strategies.

- Proven experience in configuring and managing firewalls, proxies, endpoint protection, and DLP solutions.

- Experience with virtualized infrastructure (VMware) and security in cloud environments.

- Familiarity with scripting or automation tools is a plus.

Preferred certifications : CISSP, CISM, CEH, CCNA Security, Fortinet NSE, Palo Alto PCNSE.