Senior Network Security Engineer - 3-month Project - KSA

We are seeking an experienced Senior Network Security Engineer to support a 3-month remote engagement focused on network security operations, primarily within Fortinet environments. The ideal candidate combines strong core networking fundamentals with hands-on security operations experience and deep, practical expertise across the Fortinet Security Fabric.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage, monitor, and maintain network security infrastructure with a focus on Fortinet solutions (FortiGate, FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer, FortiSwitch/FortiAP as applicable)
• Perform day-to-day security operations: firewall policy management, VPN configuration and troubleshooting, traffic analysis, and incident response support
• Design, implement, and maintain routing, switching, and network segmentation configurations in coordination with the client's network team
• Monitor security events and logs, triage alerts, and escalate/respond to incidents per client protocols
• Conduct firewall rule audits, policy optimization, and security posture reviews
• Support patching, firmware upgrades, and change management processes for Fortinet devices
• Troubleshoot complex network and security issues across LAN/WAN, VPN, and perimeter security layers
• Document configurations, standard operating procedures, and incident reports
• Collaborate with client stakeholders remotely, ensuring clear communication and timely delivery within the project's operational hours
• Minimum 5–7 years of experience in network engineering and security operations
• Strong hands-on experience with Fortinet products (FortiGate firewalls mandatory; FortiManager/FortiAnalyzer strongly preferred)
• Solid grounding in core networking: TCP/IP, routing/switching, VPN (IPsec/SSL), DNS, and network segmentation
• Practical security operations experience: log analysis, incident triage, firewall policy management
• Fortinet certification(s) required — NSE 4 minimum; NSE 5–7 strongly preferred
• Proven ability to work independently in a remote capacity with minimal supervision
• Strong documentation and communication skills, including comfort working with Arabic and/or English-speaking stakeholders as needed