Network Security Engineer

Location:

Doha, Qatar – Onsite

Duration: 6 Months Outsourced Contract Extendable

Availability:
Must be Currently Available in Qatar

Experience:

5 Yrs

We are seeking a skilled Network Security Engineer for a 6-month outsourced contract in Doha Qatar. The resource must be locally available in Qatar and ready for immediate deployment. The role involves implementation, administration, troubleshooting and support of Fortinet network security infrastructure to ensure secure, stable and high-performing network operations.

• FortiNAC – Network Access Control
• Forti Gate – Firewall and Network Security
• Forti Switch – Network Switching
• FortiAP – Wireless Network Management

• Deploy, configure and administer Forti Gate Firewalls, Forti Switch, FortiAP and FortiNAC solutions
• Manage Network Access Control NAC policies, endpoint profiling, authentication and compliance enforcement via FortiNAC
• Configure firewall policies, NAT, VPN, IPS, Web Filtering, Application Control and security profiles on Forti Gate
• Configure and manage Forti Switch – VLANs, L2/L3 switching, PoE, link aggregation and integration with Forti Gate
• Deploy and manage FortiAP wireless networks
• SSIDs, RF optimization, roaming and wireless security
• Monitor network security performance and availability; troubleshoot connectivity, firewall, switching and wireless issues
• Perform firmware upgrades, patching, backup and configuration management
• Coordinate with infrastructure SOC and vendor teams for incidents, changes and escalations
• Maintain network documentation, diagrams and configuration records

• Hands‑on experience with Fortinet solutions:
  FortiNAC, Forti Gate, Forti Switch, FortiAP
• Strong troubleshooting and network support skills
• Good understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLAN, Routing, Switching, VPN and Wireless Networking
• Fortinet certifications NSE 4 / NSE 5 / NSE 6 are an advantage
• Must be currently residing in Qatar with valid QID, transferable visa, NOC
• Immediate joining, short‑notice availability preferred

Bachelor's Degree in IT / Computer Science / Network Engineering or related field.

3-5+ Years experience in Network Security / Network Engineering with Fortinet focus.