Senior FortiGate / Cisco Security Engineer

About the position

Senior FortiGate / Cisco Security Engineer
Location: Centurion Eco Park, Gauteng
Job Type: Permanent 

Role Purpose: Design, implement and manage secure firewall solutions using Fortigate and Cisco ASA/Firepower technologies. Responsible for maintaining network security and proactively identifying threats and vulnerabilities.
Key Responsibilities:

• Configure, monitor, and maintain Fortigate and Cisco firewall appliances.
• Design and implement firewall policies, NAT, VPNs (IPSec/SSL).
• Perform security audits, penetration testing, and vulnerability assessments.
• Respond to security incidents and provide Level 2/3 support.
• Collaborate with IT teams to ensure secure system design and compliance.
• Generate reports for compliance and analysis.

Requirements:

• 3-5 years’ experience in firewall administration.
• Hands-on expertise with Fortigate, Cisco ASA, and Cisco Firepower.
• Strong understanding of network protocols (TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, VLANs).
• Familiarity with IDS/IPS, SIEM, and endpoint security solutions.
• Certifications: Fortinet NSE4/5, CCNP Security, or similar desirable.

Desired Skills:

• Firewall Administration
• Network Security
• Vulnerability Management
• Fortigate
• Cisco