Networking & Firewall Specialist – Core Firewalls (Juniper/Fortinet)

Job Title: Networking & Firewall Specialist – Core Firewalls (Juniper/Fortinet)

Experience: Minimum 5 Years
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
Certifications: Networking certifications (Juniper JNCIS/JNCIP, Fortinet NSE, or equivalent preferred)

Job Overview:
We are looking for an experienced Networking professional with at least 5 years of hands-on experience in managing core firewall infrastructure (Juniper or Fortinet) and related network components. The candidate will support provisioning, configuration, monitoring, and 24/7 operations of network services, ensuring high availability, security, and performance for enterprise and managed services environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, configure, and manage core firewall infrastructure (Juniper or Fortinet) to secure enterprise networks.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize network and security performance in a 24/7 NOC environment.
• Implement network security policies, access controls, VPNs, and firewall rule sets.
• Perform network capacity planning, traffic analysis, and performance tuning.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support network provisioning and managed services delivery.
• Ensure compliance with security standards, IT policies, and industry best practices.
• Provide technical guidance and support to junior networking staff.
• Assist in incident, problem, and change management related to network infrastructure.

Required Skills & Competencies:

• Strong hands-on experience with Juniper or Fortinet firewalls in enterprise environments.
• Solid understanding of core networking concepts: routing, switching, VPNs, NAT, VLANs, and security protocols.
• Familiarity with network monitoring tools and NOC operations.
• Knowledge of ITIL-based operational processes.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to operate effectively in a 24/7 operational and managed services environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Juniper or Fortinet professional certifications (e.g., JNCIS/JNCIP, NSE 4/5).
• Experience with hybrid network environments and integration with cloud services.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Rs200,000.00 - Rs300,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person