Req ID: 352858
NTT DATA strives to hire exceptional, innovative and passionate individuals who want to grow with us. If you want to be part of an inclusive, adaptable, and forward-thinking organization, apply now.
We are currently seeking a Network Security Specialist Advisor to join our team in Guadalajara, Jalisco (MX-JAL), Mexico (MX).
Key Responsibilities
- Design, deploy, and manage Fortinet firewall solutions (FortiGate, FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer)
- Lead architecture and configuration of secure network environments (on-prem and cloud)
- Develop and maintain firewall policies, VPNs (IPSec/SSL), and segmentation strategies
- Perform advanced troubleshooting for network and security incidents
- Optimize firewall performance, high availability (HA), and failover configurations
- Conduct security assessments, audits, and compliance checks
- Integrate Fortinet solutions with SIEM, endpoint security, and other tools
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to network/security teams
- Document configurations, standards, and procedures
- Stay current with Fortinet technologies, firmware updates, and threat landscape
Required Qualifications
- 8–10+ years of experience in network security engineering
- Mandatory the Fortinet Certifications from NSE 1 to NSE 7 (the full path excepting NSE 8) or the full equivalent in the new certification path.
- Mandatory English-intermediate -advance speaking person E+ and above.
- Mandatory candidate must live in Mexico City and be available for customer facing meeting once a week
- Deep expertise with Fortinet products:
- FortiGate
- FortiManager
- FortiAnalyzer
- Strong knowledge of:
- TCP/IP, routing (BGP, OSPF), VLANs
- VPN technologies (IPSec, SSL VPN)
- Network segmentation and Zero Trust principles
- Hands-on experience with firewall policy design and optimization
- Experience in high-availability and large-scale environments
- Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Fortinet TAM (Technical Account Manager) on the manufacturer company.
- Knowledge of SD-WAN (Fortinet Secure SD-WAN preferred)
- Familiarity with SIEM tools
- Experience with compliance frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR)
Soft Skills
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to explain complex security concepts to non-technical audiences
- Proactive problem-solving mindset
- Leadership and mentoring capabilities
Nice-to-Have
- Experience in regulated industries (finance, healthcare, etc.)
- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
- Scripting/automation experience (Python, Ansible, Terraform)
- Exposure to penetration testing
• • Multi-vendor firewall experience (Palo Alto, Cisco ASA, Check Point)
Note : Hiring is subject to technical evaluation in addition to comply with the Fortinet certifications path.
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