Fortinet Firewall Engineer

Posting Title: Fortinet Firewall Engineer

Industry: IT Services

Salary: ₹3L - 5L

Work Experience: 1-3 years

Location: Andheri West, Mumbai

Employment Type: Full-time

Office Timing: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Contact Recruiter: +91‑8657475373

Summary

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Fortinet Firewall Engineer to join our dynamic IT services team. In this role, you will play a critical part in delivering secure, scalable, and high-performance network solutions to enterprise clients. You will be responsible for designing, deploying, and supporting Fortinet firewall appliances, including conducting proof-of-concept (POC) demonstrations, providing pre-sales technical support, and troubleshooting complex firewall and network issues. With a strong foundation in security infrastructure and hands-on experience with Fortinet's ecosystem, you will contribute to client evaluations, solution validation, and the successful implementation of next-generation firewall (NGFW) technologies. This position offers a unique opportunity to work with diverse clients across industries, gain exposure to advanced security architectures, and grow within a technology-driven organization committed to innovation and excellence.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, and deploy Fortinet firewall appliances in diverse network environments.

• Lead and execute demo and POC deployments to showcase product capabilities and validate solution fit for client requirements.

• Provide technical pre-sales support, including solution design, proposal development, and client presentations.

• Conduct in-depth client evaluations by analyzing security needs, compliance requirements, and performance expectations.

• Troubleshoot and resolve complex firewall and network-related issues in production and test environments.

• Collaborate with sales, engineering, and delivery teams to ensure seamless solution implementation.

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of Fortinet's latest technologies, features, and best practices.

• Support integration of Fortinet firewalls with existing security infrastructure, including SIEM, endpoint protection, and cloud platforms.

• Document technical configurations, deployment procedures, and troubleshooting guides for knowledge sharing and future reference.

Requirements

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

• 1–3 years of hands-on experience with Fortinet firewall appliances (FortiGate series) or related products.

• Proven experience in conducting POCs, demos, and client evaluations in a technical or pre-sales capacity.

• Strong understanding of firewall technologies, including NGFW, IPS/IDS, SSL inspection, VPN (IPsec & SSL), and threat prevention.

• Familiarity with competing firewall platforms such as Cisco ASA, Sophos, SonicWall, or Palo Alto.

• Certification in Fortinet Network Security Expert (NSE) level 3 or higher is highly preferred.

• Solid knowledge of TCP/IP, routing, switching, VLANs, and network security principles.

• Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to diagnose and resolve network and firewall issues under pressure.

• Strong communication and presentation skills for engaging with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team in a fast-paced environment.

• Willingness to travel for client engagements and on-site deployments as required.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with performance-based incentives
• Learning and skill development programs
• Career growth opportunities within a fast-growing company
• Friendly and collaborative work environment
• Flexible work timings and supportive office culture