Technical Security Consultant (Cisco / Fortinet)

Axians Portugal; Braga; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Axians Portugal is seeking a Technical Security Consultant (Cisco / Fortinet) to help design and implement security architectures for a multinational project. You will advise customers, perform risk analyses, and translate business needs into future-proof security solutions.

The role requires strong consulting and communication skills, fluency in English, and hands-on experience with NGFW, IAM, SIEM, WAF, and Zero Trust concepts.

Qualifications

• Experience with Cisco or Fortinet security solutions.
• Strong consulting and advisory skills; ability to translate business objectives into security solutions.
• Fluent English communication (written and spoken).

Responsibilities

• Advising customers on cybersecurity strategies and architectures.
• Designing and implementing Cisco and Fortinet security solutions.
• Conducting security assessments and risk analyses.
• Implementing NGFW, NAC, IAM, SIEM, IPS and WAF solutions.
• Guiding security improvement initiatives and incident analyses.
• Delivering knowledge-sharing sessions and customer workshops.
• Monitoring market trends and translating innovations into new security services.

Skills

Cisco & Fortinet security

Security architectures

Security assessments

Zero Trust concepts

English communication

Consulting skills

Presentation skills

Tools

Fortinet

Cisco Security

NGFW

NAC

IAM

SIEM

WAF

Job description

Join Axians, where innovation thrives on trust and autonomy, and where every challenge is an opportunity to create technology with impact.

Technical Security Consultant (Cisco / Fortinet)

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for a Technical Security Consultant (Cisco / Fortinet) to join an Axians Nederlands project, working from Portugal. In this role, you combine strong technical expertise with excellent consulting and advisory skills. You advise customers on modern security architectures, conduct security assessments, and translate business objectives into future-proof security solutions. You will work with technologies and platforms such as Fortinet, Cisco Security, Next Generation Firewalls (NGFW), Network Access Control (NAC), Identity & Access Management (IAM), SIEM, IPS, WAF, Zero Trust frameworks, and cloud security solutions.

What You Will Do On a Daily Basis

• Advising customers on cybersecurity strategies and security architectures.
• Designing and implementing Cisco and Fortinet security solutions.
• Conducting security assessments, risk analyses, and technical reviews.
• Implementing NGFW, NAC, IAM, SIEM, IPS, and WAF solutions.
• Guiding security improvement initiatives and incident analysis activities.
• Delivering knowledge-sharing sessions, workshops, and customer presentations.
• Monitoring market trends and translating technological innovations into new security services.

Your Key Skills

• Strong knowledge of Cisco and Fortinet security solutions.
• Experience with Network Security, NGFW, NAC and IAM.
• Knowledge of SIEM, IPS/IDS and WAF technologies.
• Understanding of Zero Trust and Cloud Security concepts.
• Experience in Security Architecture, Security Assessments and Risk Analysis.
• Ability to design and implement cybersecurity solutions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent consulting, communication and customer-facing skills.
• Ability to deliver technical presentations, workshops and knowledge-sharing sessions.
• Proactive mindset and interest in new cybersecurity technologies and market trends.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams.
• Fluent communication skills in English (written and spoken).

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to shape the future of a company undergoing deep transformation.
• High visibility and direct influence on executive decision-making.
• Work with modern AI technologies and a team committed to innovation.
• Competitive compensation and growth opportunities.

Axians is the VINCI Energies brand dedicated to Information Technology and Digital Transformation. With an international presence and a people-to-people approach, we combine technology, innovation, and proximity to create real impact for organizations and society.

At Axians, we believe that talent does not fit a single profile. We value diversity and promote an inclusive environment where everyone has the opportunity to grow and contribute. If you have a disability or impairment, we are committed to ensuring equal opportunities throughout the recruitment and onboarding process. Whenever needed, we provide reasonable accommodations so that you can participate on an equal basis.