Job Summary

We are seeking a Network Engineer to join our IT team to design, implement, manage, and maintain our network security infrastructure, including FortiGate, Cisco & Paloalto Solutions.

The ideal candidate will have solid hands-on experience with FortiGate firewalls, VPNs, FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer, and FortiSASE, along with a solid understanding of network protocols, DC/Campus relocation tasks and security best practices.

Key Responsibilities
Configure, manage, and troubleshoot FortiGate and Palo Alto Firewalls.
Configure and maintain firewall policies, NAT, security profiles, and firewall hardening.
Configure and troubleshoot IPSec Site-to-Site and Remote Access VPN tunnels.
Manage Cisco Catalyst and Meraki switches.
Strong hands-on experience with VLAN, Access Port, Trunk, STP, VPC and Port- Channel.
Configure and troubleshoot Cisco Meraki Access Points, SSIDs and wireless connectivity.
Configure and troubleshoot BGP, OSPF, static routing and route redistribution.
Manage and troubleshoot SD-WAN, WAN links, ISP/MPLS connectivity and link failover/load balancing.
Monitor network and security infrastructure and resolve L2/L3 connectivity issues.
Perform network migrations, configuration changes, firmware upgrades, and security hardening.




Analyze logs and troubleshoot issues using packet capture and network diagnostic tools.
Prepare RCA, change plans, network documentation, and network diagrams.
Coordinate with ISP, OEM, application, and internal IT teams for issue resolution.
Provide on-call support for critical network and security incidents.

Required Skills & Qualifications
4 years of experience in Network & Security Engineering.
Strong hands-on experience with FortiGate Firewall.
Working experience with Palo Alto Firewall.
Positive knowledge of Cisco Catalyst and Meraki Switches.
Good knowledge of Cisco Meraki Access Points.
Strong knowledge of IPSec VPN
Hands-on experience with BGP and OSPF.
Good understanding of SD-WAN and WAN link load balancing/failover.
Robust understanding of TCP/IP, VLAN, Trunk, Access, STP and Port-Channel.
Excellent troubleshooting, analytical, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications
Fortinet certification NSE or equivalent.
CCNA/CCNP certification is an advantage
Exposure to Azure/AWS networking is an advantage.

Work Environment
Occasional travel to data centres or branch offices may be required.
Collaborative, fast-paced IT and network security environment.

📌 Network Engineer Kochi (India)
🏢 Joyalukkas
📍 India