Network Security Engineer (Sohar, Oman)

Key responsibilities

• Configure, manage, and troubleshoot enterprise network security solutions.
• Administer and optimize Palo Alto and Fortinet security products.
• Monitor network performance, security events, and potential threats.
• Implement firewall policies, VPNs, routing, switching, and access‑control rules.
• Investigate network and security incidents and provide timely resolutions.
• Perform system upgrades, security hardening, and configuration reviews.
• Maintain accurate technical documentation and operational reports.
• Coordinate with project teams, vendors, and customers to meet service requirements.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, Network Engineering, or related discipline.
• Proven professional experience in network security engineering.
• Strong hands‑on experience with Palo Alto firewalls and Fortinet technologies.
• Solid knowledge of routing, switching, VPNs, network protocols, and firewall management.
• Excellent troubleshooting, communication, and documentation skills.
• Ability to work full‑time and on‑site in Sohar, Oman.

Required skills

• Palo Alto firewalls
• Fortinet security products
• Routing and switching
• VPN technologies
• Network protocols
• Firewall management
• Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)
• Fortinet NSE 7 certification