FortiGate Firewall Engineer / Specialist

Don't just build a career, Love IT.\nWe manage leading German based international companies in the delivery of their services or the implementation of projects where specialized IT security expertise is needed.\nTo further strengthen our team in Cochin, we are looking for you as a dedicated employee.\nWe rely on strong teamwork, flat hierarchies, agile innovation, and a strong customer focus and are looking for people who are team players, want to make a difference, enjoy and are interested in IT security.\n\nWe are seeking a skilled FortiGate Firewall Engineer / Specialist with strong expertise in Fortinet technologies and enterprise network security. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, managing, and optimizing secure network infrastructures, with a primary focus on FortiGate firewalls and related security solutions.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nDesign, deploy, configure, and manage FortiGate Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFW) in enterprise environments\nAdminister and support Fortinet Security Fabric , including FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer, and FortiClient\nPerform L2/L3 troubleshooting , root cause analysis, and incident resolution (L2/L3 support) within defined SLAs\nImplement and manage VPN solutions (IPSec, SSL VPN) for secure remote connectivity\nConfigure and optimize SD-WAN , firewall policies, NAT, routing, and security profiles (IPS, AV, Web Filtering)\nMonitor and analyze logs/events using FortiAnalyzer / SIEM tools for threat detection and response\nConduct firewall audits, rule reviews, and compliance checks to ensure best practices\nPlan and execute infrastructure changes, upgrades, and migrations with risk mitigation\nCollaborate with cross-functional teams for security architecture improvements and automation initiatives\nMaintain accurate technical documentation, SOPs, and operational reports\nProvide knowledge transfer and mentoring to junior engineer\n\nYour Profile\n3–10 years of experience in network security engineering , with strong hands-on expertise in Fortinet FortiGate\nDeep knowledge of: FortiGate Firewall policies, NAT, routing, VPNs\nFortiManager & FortiAnalyzer\nSD-WAN architecture and implementation\nStrong understanding of networking concepts (TCP/IP, VLANs, BGP, OSPF, DNS, DHCP)\nExperience in incident handling, troubleshooting, and performance tuning\nFamiliarity with SIEM tools, packet analysis, and network monitoring tools\nWorking knowledge of Linux/Unix/Windows systems\nBasic scripting knowledge (Bash, Python, or PowerShell) is an advantage\nExperience in 24/7 managed services environment is preferred\n\nPreferred Certifications\nFortinet NSE 4 / NSE 5 / NSE 6 / NSE 7 (highly preferred)\nOther security certifications (e.g., CCNP Security, Palo Alto, Check Point) are a plus\n\nOur Offer\nBe part of our international team. We offer you a very collegial, agile and open working atmosphere.

This job will give you the opportunity to make a key contribution to challenging and exciting customer projects. With your profound knowledge and experience in technology and management topics as well as your creativity, you can make our customers successful and grow together with us. We actively support you in your training and further development.\nHave we sparked your interest?\nWe look forward to your application documents, stating the earliest possible start date, preferably in an e-mail to\n\nJob Location- Kochi/Bangalore\nRelevant Experience- 3-15 years\nNotice period - Immediate/15 days/30 days