Application Security and WAF Engineer

Ignít - A Claranet Portugal Company

. Administration, configuration, and optimization of FortiWeb Web Application Firewalls (WAFs), ensuring the protection of critical applications against threats and vulnerabilities.

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeLisbon • PortugalMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates advanced knowledge of Fortinet FortiWeb and FortiGate, with strong expertise in TCP/IP, routing, and troubleshooting in high-availability environments. Capable of managing and optimizing network security infrastructures while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.

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Fortinet FortiWeb AdministrationNetwork Security Infrastructure ManagementTCP/IP, Routing, Switching, VLANs, NAT, VPN, DNSComplex Troubleshooting in High-Availability EnvironmentsFortinet FortiGate Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Fortinet FortiWebFortinet FortiGateTCP/IPRoutingSwitchingVLANsNATVPNDNSLoad Balancing

Soft Skills

Independent WorkTechnical Ownership

Tools & Technologies

Check PointPalo AltoCiscoAzure

Industry Keywords

Network SecurityWeb Application FirewallsHigh-Availability EnvironmentsMultivendor Environments

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AzureCloudDNSFirewallsSwitchingTCP/IP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Administration, configuration, and optimization of FortiWeb Web Application Firewalls (WAFs), ensuring the protection of critical applications against threats and vulnerabilities.
Management and troubleshooting of network security infrastructures, including FortiGate, Check Point, and Palo Alto.
Daily collaboration with Systems, Cloud, Applications, and Security teams.
Troubleshooting issues in critical, high-availability environments.
Taking technical ownership of critical security platforms.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience administering network and security infrastructures.
Advanced knowledge of Fortinet FortiWeb (mandatory).
Knowledge of Fortinet FortiGate.
Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, routing, switching, VLANs, NAT, VPN, DNS, and load balancing.
Experience with complex troubleshooting in critical, high-availability environments.
Ability to work independently and take technical ownership of critical platforms.
Relevant experience with at least two of the following technologies: Check Point, Palo Alto, Cisco, and Azure.
Experience in hybrid environments involving close collaboration among Infrastructure, Cloud, and Security teams.
Exposure to multiple security solution vendors (multivendor environments).

Benefits

Comp & perks

Ongoing professional development
Health insurance, including a family plan
Regular team-building programs
Friendly work environment