CONSULTANT - Fortinet Firewall, Web Application Firewall

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Navi Mumbai

On-site

INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Atos is seeking an Associate Manager – Network & Security Operations in Navi Mumbai to lead a 24x7 security operations team. You will drive incident management, firewall governance, and security improvements across Fortinet, Akamai WAF, Check Point, Zscaler, and load balancing platforms.

The role requires 10+ years in IT security with 5+ years leading teams, strong stakeholder management, and a track record in managed services environments.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, IT, Cyber Security or related field.
10+ years IT Infrastructure/Security experience.
5+ years leading technical teams.
Strong enterprise network security knowledge and operations.
Experience in Managed Services or Global Delivery environments.
Excellent stakeholder management and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

Lead and mentor a 24x7 security/Network Operations team.
Manage shift rosters, resource planning and escalations.
Oversee Fortinet, Check Point, Akamai WAF, Zscaler, and load balancing platforms.
Review and approve firewall requests with security guidance.
Monitor security alerts and ensure SLA adherence.
Drive operational excellence and continuous service improvement.
Contribute to risk assessments, audits and remediation plans.
Document SOPs, processes, and governance artefacts.

Skills

Fortinet Firewalls

Akamai WAF

Check Point Firewalls

Server Load Balancers

Routing & Switching

Security Operations

Incident Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Fortinet NSE

Zscaler

Job description

Fortinet Firewall, Web Application Firewall Consultant

Publication Date: Jul 21, 2026 | Ref. No: 549778 | Location: Navi Mumbai, IN; Mumbai / Bangalore | Employment Type: Full-Time | Shift: 24x7 Operations Support

Experience: 6+ Years Overall | Minimum 5+ Years of Fortinet Firewalls, Akamai Web Application Firewall (WAF) experience

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Associate Manager – Network & Security Operations to lead a team responsible for managing and securing enterprise network and security infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have strong hands‑on expertise in Fortinet Firewalls, Akamai Web Application Firewall (WAF), Check Point Security Technologies, Server Load Balancers, and Zscaler Proxy, along with proven leadership capabilities in a 24x7 managed services environment.

This role requires a technically strong leader who can guide teams, manage escalations, drive operational excellence, support customer engagements, and ensure adherence to SLAs, security standards, and compliance requirements.

Primary Skills Required

Fortinet Firewalls
Akamai Web Application Firewall (WAF)
Check Point Firewalls
- IPS Blade
- Threat Prevention Blade
- Antivirus & Anti‑Bot Blade
Server Load Balancers
Routing & Switching Concepts
Security Operations and Incident Management

Secondary Skills

Intrusion Prevention Systems (OT IDS)
Network Access Control (NAC)
Security Technology Evaluation & Recommendations

Key Responsibilities

Team Leadership & Operations Management

Lead and mentor a team of security and network engineers in a 24x7 support environment.
Manage shift rosters, resource planning, and conflict resolution.
Provide guidance and support for technical escalations.
Ensure operational efficiency and continuous service improvement.

Security & Infrastructure Management

Review and approve firewall requests with appropriate security recommendations.
Oversee administration and support of Fortinet, Check Point, Akamai WAF, Zscaler, and Load Balancing solutions.
Investigate security incidents and implement preventive measures to avoid recurrence.
Monitor security alerts, malware incidents, and asset monitoring notifications, ensuring SLA adherence.
Track and drive closure of Risk Assessment action items.
Support closure of observations identified during:
- ISO Audits
- Configuration Assessments
- Vulnerability Assessments
- Internal & External Penetration Tests
Ensure compliance with security policies, standards, and procedures.

Change & Service Management

Validate and approve Change Requests submitted by team members.
Review operational reports and ensure timely submission within agreed SLAs.
Review daily, weekly, and monthly operational checklists and reports.
Maintain accurate reporting and governance dashboards.

Customer Engagement & Technical Advisory

Participate in customer Proof of Concepts (POCs) and provide technical sign‑off.
Evaluate and recommend new technologies relevant to enterprise security environments.
Define transition and handover plans for onboarding or offboarding technologies and services.

Documentation & Process Improvement

Review and enhance Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Knowledge Base articles, and operational processes.
Ensure process standardization and continuous improvement across services.
Maintain technical documentation and operational governance artefacts.

Platform Oversight

Review reports and changes related to:
- Active Directory
- DNS
- DHCP
- Windows Patch Management
Ensure adherence to established operational and security standards.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cyber Security, or related field.
Minimum 10+ years of IT Infrastructure/Security experience.
Minimum 5+ years of experience leading technical teams.
Strong understanding of enterprise network security architecture and operations.
Experience working in Managed Services or Global Delivery environments.
Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and leadership skills.

Preferred Certifications