Network Security Engineer | Cyfortix | India – Remote

Cyfortix; India; Remote; INR 1,200,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Cyfortix is seeking a Network Security Engineer to drive Fortinet-based defense in a 100% remote role across India. You will configure FortiGate firewalls, FortiManager, and FortiAnalyzer, deploy next‑generation security policies, and monitor threat logs to support distributed enterprise environments.

The ideal candidate has 2–3 years of hands‑on Fortinet experience, strong routing/VPN skills, and a proactive approach to incident response, audits, and documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS/IT or related discipline.
• 2–3 years of professional experience in network security engineering and firewall administration.
• FortiGate Firewalls (FortiOS), FortiManager, and FortiAnalyzer expertise.
• IP routing, switching, VPN architectures, and network troubleshooting knowledge.
• Experience analyzing threat logs and executing rapid incident response.
• Understanding of perimeter security, zero-trust, and enterprise threat intel.

Responsibilities

• Configure, deploy, optimize, and maintain FortiGate firewall policies, security profiles, and secure VPN tunnels across enterprise networks.
• Administer FortiManager centralized orchestration platforms for device provisioning, firmware upgrades, and policy synchronization.
• Manage FortiAnalyzer log analytics to monitor threat telemetry, generate security audit reports, and investigate incident alerts.
• Troubleshoot complex network routing, firewall packet drops, connectivity failures, and security gateway anomalies.
• Conduct routine security audits, rule base optimizations, and vulnerability remediation across perimeter defense architectures.
• Coordinate cross‑border network security changes, maintenance windows, and emergency patches per SLA.
• Travel across the GCC region when required to support on-site client deployments, infrastructure integrations, and security assessments.
• Maintain meticulous technical documentation, firewall architecture diagrams, configuration change logs, and incident tracking records.

Skills

FortiGate Firewalls

FortiOS

FortiManager

FortiAnalyzer

IP Routing

VPN Architecture

Incident Response

Threat Logs Analysis

Technical Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/IT

Tools

ServiceNow

Jira

Splunk

QRadar

Python

Ansible

Job description

Position Summary

Driving advanced network security engineering, firewall policy administration, and centralized infrastructure management in a 100% remote working environment across India, Cyfortix is actively seeking a skilled Network Security Engineer for a direct in-house permanent engagement. In this vital cybersecurity role, you will architect, configure, and optimize mission‑critical security platforms, ensuring uncompromised perimeter defense and log analytics across distributed enterprise environments. Bringing 2 to 3 years of hands‑on professional expertise in Fortinet technologies, you will empower global infrastructure to achieve exceptional threat protection, operational stability, and regulatory compliance. This prestigious career opportunity offers competitive remuneration, high technical visibility, and professional growth within an innovative cybersecurity enterprise.

Detailed Job Description

As a Network Security Engineer supporting Cyfortix on a remote work‑from‑home basis across India (with willingness to travel across the GCC when required), you will take full operational, tactical, and technical ownership of FortiGate firewalls, FortiManager centralized orchestration, and FortiAnalyzer log management. Your day‑to‑day responsibilities include deploying next‑generation security policies, managing virtual private networks, auditing threat intelligence logs, troubleshooting connectivity anomalies, and collaborating directly with international client teams. Candidates currently based in Oman with equivalent expertise receive strong preference for this direct in‑house role.

Key Responsibilities

• Configure, deploy, optimize, and maintain advanced FortiGate firewall policies, security profiles, and secure VPN tunnels across enterprise networks.
• Administer FortiManager centralized orchestration platforms for large‑scale device provisioning, firmware upgrades, and policy synchronization.
• Manage FortiAnalyzer log analytics platforms to monitor threat telemetry, generate security audit reports, and investigate incident alerts.
• Troubleshoot complex network routing, firewall packet drops, connectivity failures, and security gateway anomalies promptly.
• Conduct routine security audits, rule base optimizations, and vulnerability remediations across perimeter defense architectures.
• Coordinate cross‑border network security changes, maintenance windows, and emergency patches in adherence to strict SLA guidelines.
• Travel across the GCC region when required to support on‑site client deployments, infrastructure integrations, and security assessments.
• Maintain meticulous technical documentation, firewall architecture diagrams, configuration change logs, and incident tracking records.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 2 to 3 years of progressive hands‑on professional experience in network security engineering and firewall administration.
• Strong, mandatory hands‑on professional expertise working extensively with FortiGate Firewalls (FortiOS), FortiManager, and FortiAnalyzer.
• Comprehensive working knowledge and practical proficiency in IP routing, switching, VPN architectures, and network troubleshooting.
• Deep practical experience analyzing threat logs, interpreting security metrics, and executing rapid incident response procedures.
• Solid practical grasp of perimeter security principles, zero‑trust frameworks, and enterprise threat intelligence.
• Excellent problem‑solving aptitude, technical documentation skills, and professional communication capabilities.
• Mandatory legal work authorization and willingness to travel across the GCC when required (candidates based in Oman preferred).

Nice‑to‑Have Skills

• Professional Fortinet certifications such as Fortinet Certified Professional (FCP), Network Security Expert (NSE 4/7), or PCNSE credentials.
• Prior professional working experience in top‑tier cybersecurity firms, managed security service providers (MSSPs), or enterprise IT environments.
• Hands‑on familiarity with automation scripting languages (Python, Ansible) for firewall policy automation and log parsing.
• Experience utilizing enterprise IT ticketing platforms (ServiceNow, Jira) and advanced SIEM solutions (Splunk, QRadar).
• Exposure to cloud security architectures (AWS/Azure security groups) and software‑defined perimeter solutions.