Network Security Engineer (Fortinet and Cisco)

Mindtel; Dubai; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Dubai seeks a Network Security Engineer specializing in Fortinet and Cisco solutions. The role involves enhancing and maintaining network security, configuring and managing devices, and developing security procedures. Ideal candidates will have substantial experience with Fortinet firewalls and Cisco devices, alongside strong problem-solving abilities. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with the IT team in a dynamic environment, ensuring secure and efficient network operations.

Qualifications

• Good working experience on Fortinet firewall, Forti Analyzer, Forti Manager.
• Experience with Cisco devices & Fortinet SDWAN.

Responsibilities

• Configuring and managing Cisco devices and Fortigate Firewall devices.
• Monitoring network security.
• Implementing best practices.
• Troubleshooting and resolving network security issues.
• Performing regular system updates and patches.
• Developing and enforcing security policies and procedures.
• Collaborating with the IT team to ensure network reliability.
• Providing training and support for network security tools.

Skills

Strong understanding of networking protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, OSPF, BGP)

Routing and switching

Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities

Proficiency in managing network devices

Tools

Fortinet firewall

Forti Analyzer

Forti Manager

Cisco devices

Job description

Network Security Engineer (Fortinet and Cisco)

Fortigate Engineer role involves enhancing and maintaining network security using Fortigate firewall solutions working closely with the IT team to ensure secure and efficient network operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Configuring and managing Cisco devices and Fortigate Firewall devices
• Monitoring network security
• Implementing best practices
• Troubleshooting and resolving network security issues
• Performing regular system updates and patches
• Developing and enforcing security policies and procedures
• Collaborating with the IT team to ensure network reliability
• Providing training and support for network security tools

Essential Cisco Skills

• Strong understanding of networking protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, OSPF, BGP)
• Routing and switching
• Excellent problem‑solving and troubleshooting abilities
• Proficiency in managing network devices

Required Experience

• Good working experience on Fortinet firewall, Forti Analyzer, Forti Manager
• Cisco devices & Fortinet SDWAN

Certification

• NSE certified
• CCNP

Nationality: ARAB