2. Network Operations & Incident Response

AppSquadz Software; Dadri; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

AppSquadz Software is seeking an experienced Network Security Engineer to design, implement, maintain, and troubleshoot our enterprise network security infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have hands-on Fortinet expertise with FortiGate, FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer, and FortiClient, and a strong background in routing and multi-vendor firewall environments.

This full-time role covers Fortinet security operations, incident response, and enterprise networking in Noida.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS, cybersecurity, IT, or equivalent.
• 3+ years of hands-on network security engineering experience.
• Strong Fortinet expertise with FortiGate, FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer, FortiClient.
• Knowledge of TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, VLANs, IPsec, NAT, DNS, DHCP.
• CCNA/CCNP routing & switching.
• Experience with security incident response and firewall management.

Responsibilities

• Fortinet & Network Firewall Management: deploy, configure, and maintain FortiGate NGFW across enterprise environments and cloud infrastructures.
• Centralized Management: use FortiManager for policy deployment and FortiAnalyzer for logs, analysis, and threat intel.
• Policy Management: design and optimize firewall rules, security profiles, and NAT configurations.
• VPN Architecture: configure Site-to-Site IPsec and Remote Access SSL VPN/FortiClient.
• SD‑WAN: implement Fortinet Secure SD‑WAN for distributed sites.
• Network Operations & Incident Response: troubleshoot with packet captures and flow debugs; monitor security events and incidents.
• High Availability & Failover: implement HA clusters and redundant links.
• Security Compliance & Lifecycle: conduct policy audits; patch FortiOS and maintain SOPs.

Skills

Fortinet Expertise

Networking Protocols

Security Technologies

CCNA/CCNP

Automation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or equivalent

Tools

FortiGate

FortiManager

FortiAnalyzer

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.