Senior Security Network Engineer

Senior Security Engineer

Daily Tasks

• Administration, configuration and ongoing operation of Fortinet security solutions.
• Participation in the design and implementation of IT security strategies.
• Conducting vulnerability analyses, security assessments and risk evaluations in the network environment.
• Collaboration with internal specialist departments and external partners as part of projects and day-to-day operations.
• Creation and maintenance of technical documentation, including network concepts, operating manuals and change documentation.

Projects and Objectives

• Further development of the firewall platform.
• Taking security requirements into account.
• Introduction of local next-generation firewalls, including SD-WAN.
• Establishment of microsegmentation.

Education and Qualifications

• At least completed vocational training, e.g. as an IT specialist for systems integration.

Professional Experience

• At least 3 years of professional experience.

Technical Skills

• Several years of professional experience in IT security and network technology.
• In-depth knowledge of Fortinet technologies.
• Sound understanding of network security, firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPN, SSL inspection, web security, NAC and endpoint protection.
• Experience with log analysis, incident response and SIEM solutions would be advantageous.

Social and Communication Skills

• Communication and stakeholder management.
• Independent, structured and security-conscious approach to work.

Nice-to-Have Qualifications

• Fortinet certifications such as NSE4, NSE5, NSE6 or higher.

Personal Qualities

• High level of initiative.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Open, friendly and motivated to learn new things.

What We Offer

An opportunity to develop your expertise in IT security and network technologies while working with Fortinet solutions and modern security concepts. You will contribute to the further development of the firewall platform, work on projects involving SD-WAN and microsegmentation, and collaborate with specialists across different teams, gaining valuable experience in a dynamic IT environment.