Proven experience in design and implementation with a system integrator or OEM.

- Experience in network and security architecture

- Deep expertise in Fortinet and Palo Alto firewall platforms

- Strong knowledge of Azure networking and security services

- Hands-on experience with Fotinet, PaloAlto, F5 and Azure solutions

- Proven experience with design and implementation of security tools including but not limited to Hardware Security Module (HSM), PAM, SD-WAN, Encryption, Proxy etc.

- Expert knowledge of security compliance frameworks especially UAE based frameworks.

Technical Skills

Network Security

- Fortigate and Palo Alto firewall design and implementation

- Azure Network and Security design and implemenation.

- F5 or AVI load balancer design and implementation of L4 as well as L7 features.

Security Solutions

- Design and implementation of at least one of the following: HSM, PAM, SD-WAN, Encryption, Proxy.- Zero Trust Architecture

- Design and implementation of SIEM, SOC, SOAR, EDR, XDR etc.

Automation and orchestration:

- Experience with using IAC tools.

- Experience with scripting that includes configuration automation as well as extraction of information.

Preferred Certifications

- CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional)

- CCNP Security or equivalent

- Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE)

- Fortinet NSE 7 or higher

- F5 Certified Solution Expert

- Azure Security Engineer.