Security Engineer – Fortinet NGFW | 3i Infotech | Abu Dhabi, UAE

Tech Junction Ltd; Abu Dhabi; Vor Ort; AED 280.000 - 460.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

3i Infotech is seeking a Security Engineer in Abu Dhabi, UAE, specializing in Fortinet FortiGate with 5+ years in network security. You will manage enterprise firewall policies, HA clusters, multi-VDOMs, and SD-WAN/ZTNA implementations, ensuring robust threat prevention and centralized management.

The role requires on-site work in Abu Dhabi, strong Fortinet expertise, and collaboration with IT, SOC, and client stakeholders to deliver secure, high-availability networks.

Qualifikationen

• Minimum of 5+ years of hands-on network security experience.
• Minimum of 3+ years with Fortinet FortiGate firewalls.
• Expertise in HA, multi-VDOM, VPNs, IPS, SD-WAN and ZTNA.
• Strong networking fundamentals and incident management skills.
• Legal work eligibility in the UAE for on-site Abu Dhabi work.

Aufgaben

• Design, deploy, configure, and maintain enterprise Fortinet FortiGate firewalls and security appliances.
• Administer high-availability firewall clusters, multi-VDOM architectures, and secure routing topologies.
• Implement and manage secure IPsec and SSL VPN tunnels for remote workforce and branch office connectivity.
• Configure, monitor, and tune IPS, anti-malware, web filtering, and advanced threat protection.
• Deploy and optimize SD-WAN fabrics and ZTNA policies.
• Utilize FortiManager for centralized device provisioning, firmware upgrades, policy auditing, and template synchronization.
• Monitor security logs, analyze threat feeds, and conduct rapid incident response.
• Collaborate with IT, SOC, and regional client stakeholders.

Kenntnisse

Security engineering

Fortinet FortiGate

HA networking

VPN technologies

ZTNA

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/IT/Cybersecurity

Relevant certifications beneficial

Tools

FortiManager

IPS

SD-WAN

ZTNA

FortiGate Fortinet

Jobbeschreibung

Position Summary:

3i Infotech is actively seeking a skilled, experienced, and technical Security Engineer specializing in Fortinet NGFW with 5+ years of experience in network security to join our team in Abu Dhabi, UAE on a full-time permanent basis. In this critical cybersecurity infrastructure role, you will be responsible for managing enterprise network security solutions, configuring Fortinet FortiGate firewalls, and ensuring robust protection across multi-site environments. You will leverage your strong background in high-availability clustering, multi-VDOM architectures, IPsec/SSL VPNs, Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS), SD-WAN, Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA), and FortiManager centralized management to deliver uncompromised network security and uptime. This opportunity offers competitive compensation, executive technical visibility, and exceptional career growth prospects within a premier regional IT services and cybersecurity enterprise.

Detailed Job Description:

As a Security Engineer supporting advanced enterprise cybersecurity infrastructure in Abu Dhabi via 3i Infotech, you will take full operational, tactical, and technical ownership of firewall policy enforcement, secure tunnel connectivity, threat prevention, and centralized security orchestration. Your day-to-day responsibilities include deploying and maintaining Fortinet FortiGate firewalls, configuring high-availability (HA) pairs, managing virtual domains (multi-VDOM), and optimizing SD-WAN and ZTNA frameworks. You will also oversee centralized device management and policy push via FortiManager, conduct rigorous security auditing, and resolve complex threat incidents. Furthermore, you will manage application requirements via direct email to Shaikh Mohammed Misbah Fathima at [e-mail] or via LinkedIn direct messaging, ensuring strict compliance with Fortinet certification and 5+ years network security standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, deploy, configure, and maintain enterprise-grade Fortinet FortiGate firewalls and security appliances.
• Administer high-availability (HA) firewall clusters, multi-VDOM architectures, and secure routing topologies.
• Implement and manage secure IPsec and SSL VPN tunnels for remote workforce and branch office connectivity.
• Configure, monitor, and tune Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS), anti-malware, web filtering, and advanced threat protection.
• Deploy and optimize software-defined wide area network (SD-WAN) fabrics and Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) policies.
• Utilize FortiManager for centralized device provisioning, firmware upgrades, policy auditing, and template synchronization.
• Monitor security event logs, analyze threat intelligence feeds, and execute rapid incident response for security anomalies.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with IT infrastructure teams, SOC analysts, and regional client stakeholders.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Electronics Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 5+ years of progressive professional hands-on experience in Network Security and perimeter defense.
• Minimum of 3+ years of dedicated, hands-on operational experience with Fortinet FortiGate firewalls.
• Deep specialist expertise in High Availability (HA), multi-VDOM environments, VPN technologies, IPS, SD-WAN, and ZTNA.
• Strong practical knowledge of FortiManager centralized management and automated policy provisioning.
• Solid understanding of core networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, routing protocols, VLANs, NAT, firewall filtering).
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, incident management, and cross-functional communication capabilities.
• Mandatory legal work eligibility in the UAE with local residency and availability for on-site operations in Abu Dhabi.

Nice-to-Have Skills:

• Advanced professional Fortinet certifications (e.g., Fortinet Certified Professional – Network Security / FCP, Fortinet Certified Expert – FCX).
• Additional industry cybersecurity credentials (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CompTIA Security+, CEH).
• Prior professional working experience in banking, financial services, telecom, or large enterprise system integrators in the GCC region.
• Familiarity with cloud security integration (AWS/Azure security groups, FortiGate Cloud-Native Firewalls).

Application Information:

• Recruiter: 3i Infotech Human Resources Division
• Contact Name: Shaikh Mohammed Misbah Fathima (Certified Recruiter – Naukri Gulf & Naukri Maestro)
• Email: `[e-mail]`
• Phone:
• Company Website: https://www.3i-infotech.com
• Salary/Rate: Market Competitive / Regional Cybersecurity Package
• Deadline: Open until filled (Urgent Abu Dhabi On-Site Opening)
• Notice Period: Immediate to 30 Days
• Contract Duration: Permanent / Full-Time On-Site (Abu Dhabi, UAE)