Fortinet Security Engineer
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Fortinet Security Engineer Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Employment Type: Full-Time / Contract Experience Required: 3 5 Years Domain: Cybersecurity / Network Security / Securit.
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Responsibilities
- Deploy, configure, administer, and maintain Fortinet security solutions across enterprise environments
- Manage and optimize FortiAuthenticator, FortiEDR, FortiClient EMS/VPN, FortiWeb, FortiMail, and FortiSandbox platforms
- Monitor system health, availability, and performance of security infrastructure
- Perform regular upgrades, patching, backups, and configuration reviews
- Implement and manage SSO and MFA using FortiAuthenticator
- Administer FortiEDR for endpoint protection, threat detection, and incident response
- Manage FortiClient EMS and VPN services for secure remote access
- Configure and maintain FortiWeb WAF to protect web applications
- Manage FortiMail email security services
- Monitor security alerts, investigate incidents, and coordinate response activities
- Utilize FortiSandbox for malware analysis and advanced threat detection
- Integrate Fortinet solutions with SIEM platforms and other security monitoring tools
Requirements
- Must be Saudi National
- 3 5 years of hands on experience with Fortinet security solutions
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Information Technology, Engineering, or related discipline
- Experience implementing and managing enterprise security platforms
- Experience with authentication systems, endpoint security, email security, and web application security
- Experience integrating security solutions with Active Directory, LDAP, SIEM, and third party platforms
- Experience supporting production security environments and handling security incidents
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Job Summary
- We are seeking a skilled and experienced Fortinet Security Engineer to join our cybersecurity team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the implementation, administration, maintenance, monitoring, and troubleshooting of Fortinet security solutions across the enterprise environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Deploy, configure, administer, and maintain Fortinet security solutions across enterprise environments.
- Manage and optimize FortiAuthenticator, FortiEDR, FortiClient EMS/VPN, FortiWeb, FortiMail, and FortiSandbox platforms.
- Monitor system health, availability, and performance of security infrastructure.
- Perform regular upgrades, patching, backups, and configuration reviews.
- Implement and manage Single Sign On (SSO) and Multi Factor Authentication (MFA) solutions using FortiAuthenticator.
- Integrate authentication services with Active Directory, LDAP, RADIUS, and other identity management systems.
- Manage user access policies and authentication workflows.
- Administer FortiEDR for endpoint protection, threat detection, and incident response.
- Manage FortiClient EMS and VPN services to ensure secure remote access for users.
- Investigate endpoint security incidents and implement remediation measures.
- Configure and maintain FortiWeb Web Application Firewall (WAF) to protect web applications against cyber threats.
- Manage FortiMail email security services, including anti spam, anti malware, and email protection policies.
Required Technical Skills
- Fortinet Security Technologies: FortiAuthenticator, FortiEDR, FortiClient EMS & VPN, FortiWeb (WAF), FortiMail, FortiSandbox, Fortinet Security Fabric.
- Security & Infrastructure: Identity and Access Management (IAM), Single Sign On (SSO), Multi Factor Authentication (MFA), Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR), Email Security, Web Application Security, Malware Analysis, Threat Detection & Incident Response.
- Networking & Integration: TCP/IP Networking, DNS, DHCP, VPN Technologies, LDAP, Active Directory, RADIUS, SIEM Integration, SSL/TLS Certificates, Network Security Fundamentals.
- Security Operations: Security Monitoring, Log Analysis, Vulnerability Management, Incident Investigation, Security Best Practices, Cybersecurity Frameworks and Standards.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Relevant cybersecurity certifications are highly preferred.
- 3 5 years of hands on experience with Fortinet security solutions.
- Proven experience implementing and managing enterprise security platforms.
- Experience with authentication systems, endpoint security, email security, and web application security.
- Experience integrating security solutions with Active Directory, LDAP, SIEM, and third party platforms.
- Experience supporting production security environments and handling security incidents.
Preferred Certifications
- Fortinet NSE Certifications (NSE 4, NSE 5, NSE 6, or equivalent Fortinet Certifications)
- Fortinet Certified Professional (FCP)
- Fortinet Certified Solution Specialist (FCSS)
- Security+
- CEH
- CISSP (Preferred for senior candidates)
Soft Skills
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
- Excellent problem solving and incident investigation abilities.
- Good communication and documentation skills.
- Ability to work independently and within cross functional teams.
- Strong attention to detail and security focused mindset.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast paced environment.
Preferred Candidate Profile
- Hands on expertise across multiple Fortinet product suites.
- Experience working in enterprise or managed security environments.
- Strong understanding of cybersecurity operations and security architecture.
- Experience supporting compliance, audit, and risk management initiatives.
- Proactive approach to security monitoring and continuous improvement.
Must Have Skills
- FortiAuthenticator
- FortiEDR
- FortiClient EMS/VPN
- FortiWeb WAF
- FortiMail
- FortiSandbox
- Active Directory / LDAP Integration
- SIEM Integration
- Security Incident Response
- Networking & Security Fundamentals
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