Fortinet Engineer

Job Description: Fortinet Engineer

Location: Dubai, UAE

Employment Type: Full-Time

Role Overview

ITHR Technologies Consulting LLC is seeking a Fortinet Engineer to design, implement, and manage Fortinet security solutions across enterprise networks. The ideal candidate will have in-depth knowledge of firewall security, network infrastructure, and threat prevention while ensuring compliance with industry best practices.

Key Responsibilities

Fortinet Security Solutions

• Configure, manage, and troubleshoot FortiGate firewalls, FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer, and FortiSIEM.
• Implement VPN (IPsec, SSL), SD-WAN, and Next-Gen Firewall policies.
• Optimize FortiAuthenticator and FortiToken for multi-factor authentication.
• Monitor security logs, alerts, and network traffic for threat detection and mitigation.

Network & Infrastructure Security

• Design and deploy secure network architectures using Fortinet solutions.
• Implement and maintain firewall rules, VLANs, and access control policies.
• Conduct network security audits and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Troubleshoot and resolve network security incidents.

Security Monitoring & Incident Response

• Analyze and respond to security threats, vulnerabilities, and attack patterns.
• Work with SOC teams to implement proactive security measures.
• Develop incident response plans and security best practices.

Technical Support & Documentation

• Provide Level 2/3 support for firewall and security-related issues.
• Create detailed technical documentation for configurations and policies.
• Train internal teams on Fortinet security best practices.

Requirements

Technical Skills:

• Strong hands-on experience with FortiGate, FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer, FortiSIEM, FortiAuthenticator.
• Expertise in firewall configuration, IPS, IDS, and web filtering.
• Proficiency in VPN setup (IPsec, SSL), SD-WAN, VLANs, and network security policies.
• Knowledge of intrusion detection, malware analysis, and DDoS protection.
• Familiarity with Cisco, Palo Alto, and cloud security (AWS, Azure) is a plus.