Role - IT Network & Security Engineer, Band - L3 Location - Kochi
Years experience - 8+ years. Job type - Full time Job Summary
We are seeking a Skilled Network Engineer to join our IT team to design, implement, manage, and maintain Fortinet-based network security infrastructure, including FortiSASE solutions. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience with FortiGate firewalls, VPNs, FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer, and FortiSASE, along with a solid understanding of network protocols and security best practices.
Key Responsibilities
• Configure, deploy, manage, and maintain Fortinet solutions including FortiGate, FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer, FortiSwitch, FortiAP, FortiClient, and FortiSASE.
• Design and implement secure network and SASE architectures, firewall rules, and security policies.
• Monitor network and security performance and proactively troubleshoot firewall, VPN, and connectivity issues.
• Configure and manage VPNs (IPSec/SSL), SD-WAN, and cloud-delivered security profiles.
• Perform regular firmware upgrades, patch management, and configuration backups.
• Review and analyze logs and security events using FortiAnalyzer and FortiSASE platforms to detect threats and prevent intrusions.
• Collaborate with security and IT teams during incident response, investigation, and mitigation activities.
• Provide Tier 2 / Tier 3 network and security support and resolve escalated issues.
• Maintain accurate documentation including network configurations, security policies, and network diagrams.




• Ensure compliance with organizational and regulatory security standards such as ISO 27001, NIST, and PCI-DSS. Required Skills & Qualifications
• Min 7+ years of experience in network and security engineering with a strong focus on Fortinet technologies.
• Robust hands-on expertise in FortiOS, firewall policies, NAT, routing, VLANs, and High Availability (HA).
• Hands-on experience with FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer, and FortiSASE.
• Experience with FortiSASE components, including Secure Web Gateway (SWG), ZTNA, and cloud-delivered security services.
• Strong understanding of VPN technologies (IPSec, SSL), SD-WAN, and endpoint protection.
• Proficiency in core networking protocols: TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, DNS, DHCP.
• Experience in firewall rule configuration, optimization, and security hardening.
• Excellent troubleshooting, analytical, and communication skills. Preferred Qualifications
• Fortinet NSE certification (NSE 4 or higher) highly desirable.
• Experience with scripting and automation (Python, Bash).
• Exposure to other firewall and security platforms such as Palo Alto, Cisco ASA, Check Point, etc.
• Experience working with AWS, Azure, and hybrid network environments.
Work Environment
• Occasional travel to data centres or branch offices may be required.
• Collaborative, fast-paced IT and network security environment. Interested candidates can forward their updated resume to [email protected] or (phone hidden)

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