Job Description & Scope
Job description We're Hiring: Subject Matter Expert Security (Checkpoint & Fortinet) Location: Hyderabad, India Designation: Subject Matter Expert Security (L3) Experience: 5+ Years (Implementation & Support) Join SHILOCUZ as a Security SME and be at the forefront of next-generation firewall deployments and enterprise security architecture. Were looking for professionals with deep hands-on expertise in Checkpoint and Fortinet (FortiGate) to secure, optimize, and scale mission-critical environments. Key Responsibilities & Technical Skills: Design, deploy, and manage Checkpoint and Fortinet firewalls and security appliances (e.g., FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer). Extensive hands-on experience in NGFW deployments (FW, IPS, IDS, Remote Access VPN). Strong architecture-level understanding of various deployment modes and real-world use cases. Integrate firewalls with Active Directory, DUO, Azure AD, Okta for MFA and identity-based policies. Deep knowledge of Fortinet hardware components: NP6, CP9, Security Processing Units (SPUs). Configure and manage: Firewall Policies NAT IPSec/SSL VPNs Web Filtering, Application Control Explicit Proxy, Captive Portal, Antivirus, IPS Multicast, Routing (OSPF, BGP) Proficient in CLI-based troubleshooting, including debug commands and packet capture. Experience in implementing Fortinet SD-WAN. Working knowledge of Network Access Control (NAC) – FortiNAC or Cisco ISE. Strong understanding of firewall high availability, failover, and multi-context environments. Familiarity with Site-to-Site VPN (IKEv1/v2), SSL VPN, DMVPN, GRE tunneling. Ability to analyze and respond to real-time security incidents and alerts. Collaborate with infrastructure and app teams to ensure policy compliance. Basic understanding of other security vendors: Palo Alto, Cisco ASA. Working knowledge of Port Security, STP, VTP, SNMP, Syslog. Soft Skills & Daily Tasks: Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills Good written and verbal communication Daily firewall health checks, offense analysis, escalation handling Correlate suspicious events with broader application/network activity Educational & Certification Requirements: Education: Diploma / Bachelor's / Engineering in Computer Science, Electronics, or related field Experience: Minimum 5 years in relevant firewall implementation/support roles Certifications (Must-Have): Fortinet FCP (Fortinet Certified Professional) or Checkpoint CCSM (Check Point Certified Security Master) Why Join SHILOCUZ? At SHILOCUZ, we drive enterprise security through technical excellence. If you're passionate about deploying world-class cybersecurity solutions and ready to take ownership of high-impact projects, we want to hear from you. Role: Network Security Engineer Industry Type: IT Services & Consulting Department: IT & Information Security Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent Role Category: IT Security Education UG: Any Graduate Key Skills Skills highlighted with ‘‘ are preferred keyskills Checkpoint FirewallFortigate FirewallNgfw FortigateIDSFortinetipsFirewall
