FortiGate Firewall Engineer / Specialist

FortiGate Firewall Engineer / Specialist - Cochin India

Grow and shape a secure future together with us!

mispa Technologies is an innovative IT security services and solution provider with head office in Langenfeld (Rhineland), Germany and Dev & Operations Center in Cochin (India) registered under jeitsa Technologies Private limited operating from SmartCity, Infopark Cochin (India).

We focus on IT consulting, technology services and managed services that use Innovative Technologies. You will have the opportunity to work in a collegian and diverse environment that is uniquely inspiring and respectful, where employees develop and share experiences, insights, perspectives, and creative solutions in cross-functional teams. We, mispa Technologies offers you the opportunity to become part of an international team and improve the service we provide to our customers. Don't just build a career, Love IT.

We manage leading German based international companies in the delivery of their services or the implementation of projects where specialized IT security expertise is needed.

To further strengthen our team in Cochin, we are looking for you as a dedicated employee.

We rely on strong teamwork, flat hierarchies, agile innovation, and a strong customer focus and are looking for people who are team players, want to make a difference, enjoy and are interested in IT security.

We are seeking a skilled FortiGate Firewall Engineer / Specialist with strong expertise in Fortinet technologies and enterprise network security. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, managing, and optimizing secure network infrastructures, with a primary focus on FortiGate firewalls and related security solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, configure, and manage FortiGate Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFW) in enterprise environments
• Administer and support Fortinet Security Fabric, including FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer, and FortiClient
• Perform L2/L3 troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and incident resolution (L2/L3 support) within defined SLAs
• Implement and manage VPN solutions (IPSec, SSL VPN) for secure remote connectivity
• Configure and optimize SD-WAN, firewall policies, NAT, routing, and security profiles (IPS, AV, Web Filtering)
• Monitor and analyze logs/events using FortiAnalyzer / SIEM tools for threat detection and response
• Conduct firewall audits, rule reviews, and compliance checks to ensure best practices
• Plan and execute infrastructure changes, upgrades, and migrations with risk mitigation
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for security architecture improvements and automation initiatives
• Maintain accurate technical documentation, SOPs, and operational reports
• Provide knowledge transfer and mentoring to junior engineer

Your Profile

• 3–10 years of experience in network security engineering, with strong hands-on expertise in Fortinet FortiGate
• Deep knowledge of: FortiGate Firewall policies, NAT, routing, VPNs
• FortiManager & FortiAnalyzer
• SD-WAN architecture and implementation
• Strong understanding of networking concepts (TCP/IP, VLANs, BGP, OSPF, DNS, DHCP)
• Experience in incident handling, troubleshooting, and performance tuning
• Familiarity with SIEM tools, packet analysis, and network monitoring tools
• Working knowledge of Linux/Unix/Windows systems
• Basic scripting knowledge (Bash, Python, or PowerShell) is an advantage
• Experience in 24/7 managed services environment is preferred

Preferred Certifications

• Fortinet NSE 4 / NSE 5 / NSE 6 / NSE 7 (highly preferred)
• Other security certifications (e.g., CCNP Security, Palo Alto, Check Point) are a plus

Our Offer

Be part of our international team. We offer you a very collegial, agile and open working atmosphere. This job will give you the opportunity to make a key contribution to challenging and exciting customer projects. With your profound knowledge and experience in technology and management topics as well as your creativity, you can make our customers successful and grow together with us. We actively support you in your training and further development.

Have we sparked your interest

We look forward to your application documents, stating the earliest possible start date, preferably in an e-mail to [Confidential Information]

Job Location- Kochi

Relevant Experience- 3-10 years

Notice period - Immediate/15 days/30 days