Telecommunication
– Provide consulting assessments for new and existing customers.
– Ownership of the technical solution from concept to subsequent implementation.
– Advice and propose improvements to achieve best in class services, based on Fortinet
technology.
-Ensure E2E solution consultancy including ability to manage solution in lifecycle (moves,
changes, e.g. capacity increases)
– Develop detailed technical solutions that will deliver optimum resolution for complex
customer requirements.
– Develop operating concept for final approval and execution by responsible departments
– Self-starter with a clear can-do mentality, ability to work under pressure from both customers
and internal stakeholders and produces solutions that are deliverable, strong commercial
acumen.
– Upskilling the teams on Fortinet technical skillset (operations, configuration and design).
– Technical escalation contact for assurance, provide and design teams in complex solutions.
– Support technical design to ensure all required information is present and correct.
– Involved in technical discussions with Products and Platforms Engineering (PPE) for Fortinet
rollout across the SDN domain.
– Translation of Technical requirements into a format suitable for the vendor specific Fortinet
configuration tool(s).
– Ensuring all tasks are completed as per the required schedule to avoid and delays in roll-out
schedules.
– Design and validation of newly provided services to ensure they are implemented and
working as expected.
– Support complex changes to the service (adhering to change-management process),
validating and ensuring changes will have no impact to the service or security posture of the
solution or the policy compliance.
– Provide feedback, assistance, and guidance from a technological and process perspective,
to enhance and improve customer experience.
Core competencies, knowledge, and experience:
Essential
– Minimum of 12 years of technical experience in IT/Network and Security operations.
– Proven expertise/experience in Fortinet Security technology
– Knowledge of Fortinet SD-WAN and Firewall configuration
– Knowledge of SASE security functions, Next-Gen FW, Cloud Access Security Broker
(CASB), FWaaS, Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA)
– Strong understanding of Network technologies (SD-WAN, MPLS, Internet, TCP/UDP)
– Can demonstrate an understanding of Cyber Defence best practices – Certified
Information System Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Systems
Auditor (CISA), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), Certified Cloud
Security Professional (CCSP)
– Knowledge of cloud-based, migration strategies, and comprehensive security
management.
– Positive team player attitude, ability to collaboratively address any complex issues.
– Strong communication and presentation skills
Desirable
– Vendor specific Security qualifications (e.g., NSE4-7, CCNP Security)
– Knowledge of both Mobile and Fixed Networks
– Knowledge of Cloud Computing (AWS, Azure)
– Security and IT qualifications (e.g., Security+, CISSP, ITILv3, CISM, CCSP)
– Understanding of SW Development, DevOps, and API methodology.
Must have technical / professional qualifications:
– Relevant University degree in Networking, Computer Science, or a related field.
– Knowledge and understanding of the enterprise technology market.
– Experience of design and/or implementation and roll out of telecoms or security
services, preferably gained in an international environment/global context.
