Key Responsibilities

• Administer and optimize Fortinet Firewall (FortiGate) including firewall rules, VPNs, IPS/IDS, routing, logging, and continuous monitoring.
• Maintain and monitor Wazuh SIEM for log collection, correlation rules, dashboards, threat detection, and incident response workflows.
• Perform real-time monitoring, alert triage, incident analysis, and escalation.
• Conduct internal/external VAPT assessments across network, applications, APIs, and cloud workloads.
• Manage endpoint protection, anti-malware, and host-based intrusion detection.
• Perform continuous infrastructure hardening for servers, endpoints, and network devices.
• Lead root-cause analysis for incidents and ensure long-term corrective actions are implemented.
• Perform scheduled vulnerability scanning, penetration testing, and exploit verification.
• Track and prioritize vulnerabilities using a structured risk-based approach and collaborate with engineering teams for timely remediation.
• Review cloud security configurations (AWS/Azure/GCP), container security, and API security.
• Implement and maintain ISO 27001:2022 controls specifically related to Operations Security, Network Controls, Access Control, Logging & Monitoring, Backup, and Secure Configuration.
• Prepare audit-ready evidence and documentation for internal/external ISMS audits.
• Conduct periodic user access reviews, privilege reviews, and ensure enforcement of least-privilege principles.
• Execute SAST security reviews, dependency scans, and basic secure code assessments during development.
• Integrate security checks into CI/CD pipelines (GitLab/GitHub Actions/Jenkins).
• Support developers with secure coding guidance and review of critical code blocks.
• Maintain DAST/SCA scans for production and pre-release environments.
• Assist in building optional n8n/Flowise automation workflows for evidence collection, access reviews, or recurring SOC tasks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• 4+ years of hands-on experience in Security Operations , Network Security , or Security Engineering .
• Strong expertise in Fortinet security technologies , including FortiGate, EMS, and FortiAnalyzer.
• Practical, real-world experience with Wazuh SIEM —covering log ingestion, rule creation/tuning, dashboard configuration, and alert correlation.
• Proven experience conducting Vulnerability Assessment & Penetration Testing (VAPT) and managing the complete vulnerability remediation lifecycle.
• Solid understanding of ISO 27001:2022 controls , ISMS operations, audit preparation, and evidence management.
• Working knowledge of SAST/DAST/SCA tools and secure SDLC principles.
• Experience securing cloud platforms ( AWS, Azure, GCP ) with strong grounding in cloud security best practices.
• Scripting proficiency in Python , Go , or Node.js for automation tasks and tool integrations.
• Exposure to workflow automation platforms (e.g., n8n , Flowise ) or basic AI agent logic is an added advantage.