Network and Cybersecurity Specialist

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.