Summary
Paramount Computer Systems is seeking a Senior Security Engineer in Doha. The role focuses on designing, implementing, managing and optimizing Fortinet FortiGate firewalls, with support for Palo Alto firewalls, F5 WAF and load balancers. The engineer will troubleshoot security incidents, review firewall rules, and collaborate with internal teams on security improvements and deployments. Candidates should have strong FortiGate experience, working knowledge of Palo Alto and F5, and basic exposure to endpoint and cloud security; relevant certifications are preferred.
The posting
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We are looking for a skilled Network Security Engineer with strong expertise in Fortinet (FortiGate) firewalls, along with working knowledge of Palo Alto, F5 WAF, and Load Balancers. The role requires hands-on experience in firewall management, troubleshooting, and basic exposure to endpoint and cloud security.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, implement, and manage Fortinet (FortiGate) firewalls
- Configure and support Palo Alto firewalls (mid-level expertise)
- Manage and troubleshoot F5 WAF and Load Balancers
- Perform firewall rule reviews, policy management, and optimization
- Handle incident management and troubleshooting for network/security issues
- Collaborate with internal teams for security enhancements and deployments
- Provide basic support on endpoint security solutions (EDR/Antivirus)
- Assist in cloud security implementations (AWS/Azure – basic level)
Required Skills:
- Strong hands-on experience with Fortinet / FortiGate (mandatory)
- Good working knowledge of Palo Alto firewalls
- Experience with F5 WAF and Load Balancing
- Solid understanding of network security concepts and firewall technologies
- Basic knowledge of endpoint security (EDR, Antivirus)
- Basic exposure to cloud security (AWS/Azure)
- Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills
Preferred Skills:
- Certifications in Fortinet / Palo Alto / F5
- Exposure to SASE / Zero Trust concepts (nice to have)
Soft Skills:
- Good communication and stakeholder management
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Strong problem-solving skills