1. Fortinet & Network Firewall Management

AppSquadz Software; Dadri; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

AppSquadz Software is seeking a Network & Security Engineer in Noida to design, implement, and manage enterprise network security with Fortinet expertise.

You will deploy FortiGate NGFW, manage FortiManager/ FortiAnalyzer, and optimize WAN, VPN, and security policies. 3–5 years of hands-on experience required, bachelor's degree in CS/IT, and strong communication.

Join IT Infra & Security to ensure uptime, incident response readiness, and documentation.

Qualifications

• Proven hands-on experience in network security engineering.
• Strong Fortinet ecosystem expertise.
• Solid knowledge of routing protocols and multi-vendor firewalls.
• Bachelor's degree in CS/IT or related field; 3+ years experience.
• Experience in change management and ITIL practices.

Responsibilities

• Fortinet & Network Firewall Management: Deploy, configure, and maintain FortiGate NGFWs.
• Centralized Management: Use FortiManager and FortiAnalyzer for policy deployment and log analysis.
• Policy Management: Design and optimize firewall rules, security profiles, and NAT configurations.
• VPN Architecture: Configure Site-to-Site and Remote Access VPNs.
• SD-WAN: Implement Fortinet Secure SD-WAN across sites.
• Network Operations & Incident Response: Troubleshoot, monitor, and respond to threats.

Skills

Fortinet Expert

Networking Protocols

Security Technologies

CCNA/CCNP

Automation (Ansible/Python/PowerShell)

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT

Tools

FortiClient

Ansible

Python

PowerShell

Job description

3-5 Years

Noida

Full time

Job Title: Network & Security Engineer

Department: IT Infrastructure & Security

Experience: 3 to 5 years

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Purpose

We are seeking an experienced Network Security Engineer to design, implement, maintain, and troubleshoot our organization's enterprise network security infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have hands-on expertise with the Fortinet ecosystem (FortiGate, FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer), along with a solid background in network architecture, routing protocols, and multi-vendor firewall environments.

Key Responsibilities

1. Fortinet & Network Firewall Management

Deployment & Maintenance: Deploy, configure, and maintain FortiGate Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFW) across enterprise environments and cloud infrastructures.

Centralized Management: Utilize FortiManager for centralized policy deployment and FortiAnalyzer for log monitoring, analysis, and threat intelligence.

Policy Management: Design, review, and optimize firewall rule bases, security profiles (IPS, Anti-Virus, Web Filtering, Application Control), and NAT configurations following the principle of least privilege.

VPN Architecture: Configure, manage, and troubleshoot Site-to-Site (IPsec) and Remote Access (SSL VPN / FortiClient) connections.

SD-WAN: Implement and optimize Fortinet Secure SD-WAN for distributed enterprise sites.

2. Network Operations & Incident Response

Troubleshooting: Perform Layer 2 to Layer 7 network analysis, packet captures, and flow debugs to resolve complex connectivity and security issues.

Incident Escalation: Monitor security events, investigate potential threats/breaches, and participate in incident response workflows.

High Availability & Failover: Implement and maintain High Availability (HA) clusters and redundant network links to ensure maximum uptime.

3. Security Compliance & Lifecycle

Policy Audits: Conduct periodic reviews of firewall security policies and network access control lists (ACLs).

Patching & Upgrades: Plan and execute FortiOS firmware upgrades and patch management aligned with change control processes (ITIL).

Documentation: Maintain complete, up-to-date network topologies, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and change history logs.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Technical Skills

Core Fortinet Expertise: In-depth knowledge of FortiGate, FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer, and FortiClient.

Networking Protocols: Strong understanding of TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, VLANs, VXLAN, IPsec, NAT, DNS, and DHCP.

Security Technologies: Expertise in IPS/IDS, Web Application Firewalls (WAF), Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), and Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA).

CCNA/CCNP: Routing & Switching

Automation (Optional/Plus): Familiarity with Ansible, Python, or PowerShell for network automation and repetitive operational tasks.

Certifications (Preferred)

Fortinet Certified Professional (FCP) or Fortinet Certified Solution Specialist (FCSS) (formerly Fortinet NSE 4 / NSE 5 / NSE 6 / NSE 7).

Experience & Education

Education: Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or equivalent practical experience.

Experience: 3+ years of dedicated hands-on experience in network security engineering and firewall management.

Soft Skills

Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills under high-pressure situations.

Excellent verbal and written technical communication skills.

Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment as well as independently.

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