Key Responsibilities:

• Configure, manage, and troubleshoot Fortinet solutions, including FortiGate, FortiWeb, FortiADC, FortiManager, and FortiAnalyzer.
• Manage Cisco ACI fabric, policy-based networking, application profiles, tenants, bridge domains, contracts, EPGs, and policies.
• Administer Cisco Firepower Threat Defense (FTD), FMC, FortiGate firewalls, VPNs, and related security appliances.
• Operate and maintain Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) to protect applications.
• Implement and maintain IPSec/SSL VPNs, including site-to-site and remote-access configurations.
• Monitor firewall, IPS, and endpoint security logs and alerts.
• Coordinate with cybersecurity teams on incident detection, response, and forensic investigations.
• Participate in emergency response activities.
• Conduct network and security audits and prepare compliance reports.
• Manage security assets, firmware upgrades, patching, and iOS upgrades.
• Document network designs, configurations, disaster recovery procedures, and change management processes.
• Mentor junior staff and provide Level 3 support for escalated network and security issues.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 7+ years of enterprise network administration experience.
• 5+ years of experience managing firewalls and cybersecurity systems.
• Proven hands-on experience with FortiWeb, FortiADC, and Cisco ACI.
• Strong experience with FortiGate, Cisco Firepower, and VPN solutions.
• Practical experience deploying and managing Cisco ISE for policy enforcement, 802.1X authentication, posture assessment, and dynamic VLAN assignments.
• Experience provisioning and implementing network firewall and application security solutions.

Required Technical Skills:

• Strong knowledge of Layer 2/Layer 3 networking, EIGRP, and VXLAN.
• Expertise in Cisco ACI architecture and configuration.
• Hands-on experience with Cisco FTD and FMC.
• Proficiency in FortiGate configuration and troubleshooting.
• Experience with NGFW, IDS/IPS, and VPN technologies.
• Understanding of TCP/IP networking and web application architecture.
• Proficiency in Cisco ISE, including profiling, posture assessment, TrustSec, pxGrid integration, and Active Directory integration.
• Python or Ansible scripting and automation knowledge would be an advantage.

Preferred Certifications:

• CCNP Enterprise or Security.
• Cisco Certified Specialist ACI or CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure/Security.
• Fortinet NSE4 NSE7.
• Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) optional.
• ITIL Foundation an advantage.

Key Soft Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple high-priority tasks and projects.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Leadership and mentoring capabilities.
• Security-first mindset and attention to detail.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 7+ years of enterprise network administration experience.
• 5+ years of experience managing firewalls and cybersecurity systems.
• Proven hands-on experience with FortiWeb, FortiADC, and Cisco ACI.
• Strong experience with FortiGate, Cisco Firepower, and VPN solutions.
• Practical experience deploying and managing Cisco ISE for policy enforcement, 802.1X authentication, posture assessment, and dynamic VLAN assignments.
• Experience provisioning and implementing network firewall and application security solutions.
• Strong knowledge of Layer 2/Layer 3 networking, EIGRP, and VXLAN.
• Expertise in Cisco ACI architecture and configuration.
• Hands-on experience with Cisco FTD and FMC.
• Proficiency in FortiGate configuration and troubleshooting.
• Experience with NGFW, IDS/IPS, and VPN technologies.
• Understanding of TCP/IP networking and web application architecture.
• Proficiency in Cisco ISE, including profiling, posture assessment, TrustSec, pxGrid integration, and Active Directory integration.
• Python or Ansible scripting and automation knowledge would be an advantage.
• CCNP Enterprise or Security.
• Cisco Certified Specialist ACI or CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure/Security.
• Fortinet NSE4 NSE7.
• Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) optional.
• ITIL Foundation an advantage.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple high-priority tasks and projects.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Leadership and mentoring capabilities.
• Security-first mindset and attention to detail.