Senior Security Engineer
About This Role
Responsibilities:
- Act as an on-site cyber security expert to design, implement, and manage enterprise and industrial network security architectures
- .Deploy and support FortiGate Firewalls with HA, VDOMs, IPS, AV, SSL inspection and VPNs
- .Configure, manage, and troubleshoot Cisco Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) using FMC
- .Implement and maintain FortiNAC for network access control, device profiling, onboarding, and segmentation
- .Perform advanced troubleshooting across routing, switching, and security layers
- .Support LAN/WAN networks using Cisco and multi-vendor platforms
- .Implement VLANs, trunking, STP, HSRP/VRRP, and multicast where required
- .Support high availability and redundancy designs
- .Secure Operational Technology (OT) environments including SCADA, PLCs, DCS, and industrial networks
- .Design IT–OT network segmentation using firewalls, zones, and DMZ architectures
- .Apply security controls aligned with IEC 62443, NIST, and ISA standards
- .Understand industrial protocols such as Modbus, DNP3, OPC, Profinet, EtherNet/IP
- .Support risk assessments and mitigation strategies for critical infrastructure
- .Monitor, analyze, and respond to security incidents and network outages
- .Conduct firewall rule reviews, audits, and optimization
- .Participate in root cause analysis (RCA) and post-incident reporting
- .Provide Tier-3 escalation support and mentorship to junior engineers
- .Create and maintain network diagrams, security standards, and SOPs
- .Support compliance requirements and security audits
- .Collaborate with IT, OT, SOC, and application teams
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Qualifications & Skill**
- s:
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, or a related fie
- ld.Strong hands-on experience with FortiGate Firewalls, FortiNAC and Cisco FTD & F
- MC.Excellent knowledge of Routing & Switching fundamentals, TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, NAT and VPN technologies (IPsec, SS
- L).Certifications preferr
- ed:Fortinet: NSE 4 / NSE 5 / NSE 7 (or FCP / FC
- SS)Cisco: CCNP Security / CCIE (Security or Enterpri
- se)OT Security: GICSP, IEC 62443 certification (preferr
- ed)ITIL Foundation (nice to ha
- ve)Solid understanding of network security principles and zero-trust concep
- ts.Experience working in OT / industrial environments is mandatory or highly preferr
- ed.Strong analytical and troubleshooting skil
- ls.Ability to work in high-pressure, critical environmen
- ts.Excellent communication and documentation skil
- ls.Experience working with cross-functional tea
ms.Benefi
- ts:Health insurance with one of the leading global providers for medical insuran
- ce.Career progression and growth through challenging projects and wo
- rk.Employee engagement and wellness campaigns activities throughout the ye
- ar.Excellent learning and development opportuniti
- es.Annual flight tickets to home count
- ry.Inclusive and diverse working environme
- nt.Flexible/hybrid working environme
- nt.Open-door poli
cy.
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