Fortinet Network Engineer

Employment Type: Full-time, on-site (Dubai) About Elfonze Technologies Elfonze Technologies is a IT consulting and solutions partner delivering SAP, Oracle, and Infrastructure & Cybersecurity services to mid-market enterprises across the UAE and GCC. Backed by a global delivery team of 350+ professionals across the UAE, USA, and India, and certified as a Great Place to Work, we help clients in manufacturing, supply chain, CPG, and real estate build resilient, secure, and modern IT environments.

Role Summary We are hiring a Fortinet Network Engineer to design, deploy, and support network security infrastructure for our clients across the UAE and wider GCC. This is a hands-on delivery role covering Fortinet firewall implementation, hardening, and ongoing operations, as part of our growing Infrastructure & Cybersecurity practice. You will work closely with the SOC, Cloud, and Cybersecurity Sales teams to deliver secure, reliable network environments and support both project-based deployments and managed security engagements. Required Qualifications •5-6+ years of hands-on experience in network security engineering, with a strong focus on Fortinet technologies. •Proven experience configuring and managing FortiGate firewalls in enterprise or MSP/MSSP environments, including HA, VPNs, and advanced security profiles (IPS, AV, Web Filtering, Application Control). •Solid understanding of core networking concepts: routing, switching, VLANs, NAT, and TCP/IP fundamentals. •Fortinet certifications required: NSE 4 (minimum); NSE 5-7 strongly preferred. •Experience supporting SOC/MSS operations, including incident response and change management within SLA-driven environments. •Familiarity with complementary security domains - SIEM integration, IAM/PAM, and cloud network security (AWS/Azure/GCP) - is a plus. •Strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to work independently on complex network security issues. •Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field; additional networking certifications (CCNA/CCNP or equivalent) are a plus. •UAE market/regional experience preferred; existing UAE residency/work eligibility preferred. •Fluent in English; Arabic language skills are an advantage. Key Responsibilities •Design, configure, deploy, and maintain Fortinet security infrastructure (FortiGate firewalls, FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer, FortiSwitch, FortiAP) across client environments. •Implement and manage firewall policies, VPNs (IPSec/SSL), NAT, routing, and high-availability (HA) configurations to industry best practices. •Perform network security hardening, firmware upgrades, and patch management across the Fortinet estate. •Support day-to-day operations for Managed Security Services (24x7 SOC/MSS) clients, including incident triage, troubleshooting, and change implementation for network security devices. •Conduct network security assessments and contribute findings to client-facing reports and remediation plans. •Collaborate with the SOC and Offensive Security teams on incident response, threat containment, and vulnerability remediation involving network infrastructure. •Support pre-sales and solutioning by scoping Fortinet-based network security designs and contributing technical input to proposals. •Maintain accurate network security documentation, configuration standards, and runbooks. •Ensure client environments remain aligned with relevant compliance frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST, PDPL) from a network security perspective. •Provide L2/L3 support and escalation handling for network security incidents within defined SLAs. What We Offer •The opportunity to be a founding technical hire in a fast-growing Infrastructure & Cybersecurity practice. •Exposure to a broad portfolio of client environments across the UAE and GCC. •Competitive salary aligned to Fortinet-certified market benchmarks. •Support for continued Fortinet and adjacent security certifications (NSE track, cloud security, etc.). •A collaborative, Great Place to Work Certified culture (Mar 2026-Mar 2027).