Digital Hands

Network Security Administrator II - Fortinet Firewall Specialist

Digital Hands$80K — $95K *
Tampa, FL 33647In-Person
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of hands-on experience with FortiGate and FortiManager
  • Proven ability to implement and manage enterprise firewall policies
  • MSSP or SOC experience is preferred
  • Strong understanding of network and security protocols like DNS and VPN/IPSec
  • Exposure to additional firewall technologies is a plus
  • Working knowledge of Windows Server and Linux operating systems
  • Professional certifications like Fortinet NSE 4/5 or CCNA Security are highly desirable

Responsibilities

  • Administer and optimize customer firewall infrastructures
  • Analyze security requirements and implement network security controls
  • Act as a technical advisor to customer IT and security teams
  • Create monitoring alerts and dashboards for security operations
  • Collaborate with vendors to resolve complex security issues
  • Contribute to operational documentation and SOP development
  • Evaluate new cybersecurity technologies for customer environments

Benefits

  • Collaboration with leading security vendors
  • Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and practices
  • Opportunities for professional development and continuous learning
  • Work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
  • Contribute to protecting critical business operations from cyber threats
Full Job Description
* This is an onsite, full-time position at our Tampa Headquarters. Join Us in the Fight Against Cyber Threats! Digital Hands is seeking an experienced Network Security Administrator II, Fortinet Firewall Specialist to join our growing Security Operations Center (SOC). This is a highly technical, hands-on role focused on securing and optimizing enterprise customer environments through the administration, management, and support of advanced firewall technologies, with a primary emphasis on Fortinet solutions. In this position, you'll play a critical role in protecting our customers from evolving cyber threats by designing, implementing, maintaining, and optimizing firewall and network security solutions. You'll work directly with customer IT and security teams, collaborate with leading security vendors, and serve as a trusted technical advisor responsible for maintaining strong security postures across diverse environments. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced MSSP environment, enjoys solving complex technical challenges, and is passionate about helping customers stay ahead of emerging threats. This is a full-time, onsite position located at Digital Hands Headquarters in Tampa, Florida, working hours can vary depending on business need. About You You're a Security Specialist: You have extensive experience managing enterprise firewall environments and can confidently implement, troubleshoot, and optimize complex security solutions. You're a Fortinet Expert: You bring deep hands-on knowledge of FortiGate, FortiManager, and Fortinet security technologies, including firewall policy management, rule optimization, and platform administration. You're Customer-Focused: You understand that security isn't just about technology. You work closely with customers to understand their business requirements and deliver practical, effective solutions. You're a Problem Solver: You enjoy investigating issues, performing root-cause analysis, and developing long-term solutions that improve reliability and security. You're Continuously Learning: Cybersecurity is constantly evolving, and you stay informed about emerging threats, security trends, and new technologies that can strengthen customer environments. What You'll Do Manage Firewall Environments: Administer, support, and optimize customer firewall infrastructures, including change management, policy deployments, upgrades, and lifecycle management activities. Protect Customer Networks: Analyze security requirements, implement network security controls, and recommend improvements that strengthen overall customer security posture. Serve as a Technical Advisor: Collaborate with customer IT and security teams while acting as a subject matter expert on firewall technologies and network security best practices. Monitor and Improve Security Operations: Maintain solution health, create monitoring alerts and dashboards, perform security assessments, and ensure critical systems remain secure and operational. Partner with Vendors and Internal Teams: Work closely with security vendors and cross-functional teams to resolve complex issues, support implementations, and improve operational efficiency. Support Continuous Improvement: Contribute to operational documentation, SOP development, business continuity planning, and the evaluation of new cybersecurity technologies. What You Bring Strong Fortinet Experience: 7+ years of hands-on experience with FortiGate, FortiManager, and enterprise firewall technologies. Enterprise Security Expertise: Proven experience implementing, managing, and maintaining firewall policies, rule sets, and security controls across enterprise environments. MSSP or Managed Services Background: Experience supporting customers in a Security Operations Center (SOC), Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP), or similar services-focused organization preferred. Broad Network Security Knowledge: Strong understanding of network and security protocols including DNS, SSL/TLS, NAT, VPN/IPSec, and related technologies. Multi-Vendor Experience: Familiarity with additional firewall solutions such as Palo Alto Networks, Check Point, Cisco, and Juniper is highly desirable. Modern Security Experience: Exposure to Web Application Firewalls (WAF), SD-WAN, SASE, vulnerability management, and network security monitoring solutions. Technical Foundation: Working knowledge of Windows Server, Linux, and UNIX operating systems, with scripting or automation experience considered a plus. Professional Certifications: Certifications such as Fortinet NSE 4/5, CCNA Security, CCNP Security, PCNSA, PCNSE, Security+, or Network+ are highly desirable. The Team You'll Join As part of the Digital Hands Security Operations Center, you'll work alongside cybersecurity professionals dedicated to helping customers navigate today's increasingly complex threat landscape. You'll have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies, support enterprise-class organizations, and contribute directly to protecting critical business operations from cyber threats. Whether you're optimizing firewall policies, supporting customer projects, or evaluating emerging technologies, you'll play a key role in delivering the exceptional service and security outcomes that define the Digital Hands brand.

About Digital Hands

Digital Hands is a managed IT services provider that offers a range of technology solutions to businesses of all sizes. The company's services include network management, cybersecurity, cloud computing, and help desk support. Digital Hands was founded in 2001 and has since grown to become one of the leading IT service providers in Florida. The company is committed to providing its clients with the highest level of service and support, and has received numerous awards for its excellence in the field of IT.
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