Network Security DevOps Engineer

Overview

Network Security Dev Ops Engineer position for Cynet Systems in Spring, TX. This role focuses on modernizing and operating enterprise firewall and network security services, with an emphasis on automation, scalable security solutions, and managing day-to-day operations across global environments.

Job Title: Network Security Dev Ops Engineer

Job Location: Spring, TX

Job Type: Contract

• Design, implement, operate, and maintain Fortinet Forti Gate firewalls across global environments.
• Manage legacy firewalls during migration efforts:
  Juniper SRX, Cisco ASA, and Cisco FTD.
• Use Forti Manager and Forti Analyzer for centralized configuration, automation, and reporting.
• Support evaluation and potential adoption of Forti
  
  SOAR and Forti Sandbox.
• Collaborate with OT teams handling Palo Alto.
• Develop and maintain infrastructure automation for firewall policy management and firewall deployments.
• Build automation using tools such as Ansible, Terraform, Git Hub, Python, REST APIs, Jenkins, Jinja2, and YAML.
• Contribute to the organization ds Zero-Ops strategy by reducing manual operations and improving system reliability.
• Support deployment and management of virtual firewalls in cloud environments (AWS and Azure).
• Assist in future SD-WAN technology integration, including potential migration to Fortinet-based SD-WAN.
• Perform monitoring, troubleshooting, incident response, and vulnerability assessment.
• Manage upgrades, patches, break/fix, and operational run tasks.
• Participate in a rotating global on-call schedule.
• Troubleshoot network issues using logs in Forti Analyzer and Splunk.
• Work directly with cybersecurity, network engineering, cloud, applications, and project delivery teams.
• Create and maintain documentation, runbooks, and operational processes.
• Engage with internal stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver secure, scalable solutions.

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in network security engineering and/or operations.
• Expertise with enterprise firewall platforms:
  Fortinet Forti Gate, Cisco ASA, Cisco FTD, Juniper SRX.
• Strong understanding of networking fundamentals: TCP/IP, OSI model, routing/switching, ACLs.
• Experience with firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS, NAT, DNS, and authentication technologies.

• Experience with automation and Dev Ops tooling:
  Ansible, Terraform, Git Hub, Python, Jinja2, REST APIs, Jenkins.
• Cloud security experience with AWS and Azure.
• Strong troubleshooting skills in routing/switching environments, especially with VRF and VXLAN.
• Experience with tools such as Datadog and Algosec.
• Familiarity with Agile/SAFe work methodologies.

• Certifications (Preferred, Not Required):
  Fortinet FCA, FCSS, NSE certifications, Cisco CCNA/CCNP Security, Security CISSP, GIAC.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and capable of working independently in a global virtual team.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize, multitask, and adapt in a dynamic environment.
• Analytical thinker and collaborative team player.