Network Security Consultant – Doha, Qatar

Linnk Group; Qatar; On-site; QAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Linnk Group in Doha, Qatar is seeking an experienced Network Security Consultant to join a leading telecommunications environment.

The role focuses on hands-on security operations with Fortinet FortiGate, Azure security, SD-WAN, and F5 load balancing. Candidates should have telecom industry experience and proven incident resolution and troubleshooting skills.

This full-time, on-site position offers exposure to enterprise network security technologies and ongoing professional growth.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of relevant professional experience.
• Mandatory experience in the telecommunications industry.
• Strong hands-on experience in network security operations.
• Experience with firewall management, incident resolution, and network troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Administer, configure, and troubleshoot Fortinet FortiGate firewalls.
• Manage firewall policies and configurations.
• Work with Azure security services, including Azure Firewall, NSG, VNet, and WAF.
• Support hybrid connectivity requirements.
• Work with Fortinet SD-WAN or Huawei SD-WAN technologies.
• Manage F5 BIG-IP, LTM, and application delivery solutions.
• Support network security operations and firewall management.
• Resolve network security incidents and troubleshoot connectivity issues.

Skills

Network security operations

Firewall management

Incident resolution

Network troubleshooting

Tools

Fortinet FortiGate

Azure Cloud

SD-WAN

F5 BIG-IP

Job description

Company: Linnk Group
Location: Doha, Qatar
Industry: Telecommunications
Job Category: Information Technology (IT) & Software
Experience: 4–6 Years
Contract Type: Yearly Renewable

Job Overview

Linnk Group is looking for an experienced Network Security Consultant to join a leading telecommunications environment in Doha, Qatar.

The ideal candidate should have strong hands-on experience in network security operations, particularly with Fortinet FortiGate firewalls, Azure Cloud security, SD-WAN technologies, and F5 load balancing solutions.

Candidates must have mandatory experience in the telecommunications industry, along with practical expertise in firewall administration, network troubleshooting, incident resolution, and security operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer, configure, and troubleshoot Fortinet FortiGate firewalls.
• Manage firewall policies and configurations.
• Work with Azure security services, including Azure Firewall, NSG, VNet, and WAF.
• Support hybrid connectivity requirements.
• Work with Fortinet SD-WAN or Huawei SD-WAN technologies.
• Manage F5 BIG-IP, LTM, and application delivery solutions.
• Support network security operations and firewall management.
• Resolve network security incidents and troubleshoot connectivity issues.

Requirements & Qualifications

• 4–6 years of relevant professional experience.
• Mandatory experience in the telecommunications industry.
• Strong hands‑on experience in network security operations.
• Experience with firewall management, incident resolution, and network troubleshooting.

Technical Skills

1. Fortinet FortiGate

• Firewall administration.
• Configuration and policy management.
• Troubleshooting.

2. Azure Cloud

• Azure Firewall.
• Network Security Groups (NSG).
• Virtual Network (VNet).
• Web Application Firewall (WAF).
• Hybrid connectivity.

3. SD-WAN

• Fortinet SD-WAN.
• Huawei SD-WAN.

4. F5 Load Balancer

• F5 BIG-IP.
• Local Traffic Manager (LTM).
• Application delivery.

Preferred Certifications

• Fortinet NSE 4–7 or applicable current equivalent certifications.
• Microsoft Azure AZ-104.
• Microsoft Azure AZ-500.
• Microsoft Azure AZ-700.

Salary, Benefits & Career Growth

Salary and additional employment benefits have not been specified. The position offers a yearly renewable contract and an opportunity to work in a telecommunications environment involving enterprise network security technologies.