Network & Cybersecurity Expert / Technical Lead

We are seeking an experienced Network & Cybersecurity Expert / Technical Lead to design, implement and support enterprise network and cybersecurity solutions. This hands-on role requires strong expertise across the Fortinet product portfolio, advanced networking skills and proven experience leading a team of 5-10 engineers. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: • Design and implement secure enterprise network and cybersecurity solutions. • Provide expert-level support for FortiGate, FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer, FortiNAC, FortiAuthenticator, FortiSwitch, FortiAP, FortiWeb, FortiMail and SD-WAN. • Develop high-level and low-level designs (HLD/LLD), bills of materials, migration plans, methods of procedure (MOPs) and technical documentation. • Lead complex firewall, network security, VPN, SD-WAN and infrastructure implementations. • Provide L3/L4 troubleshooting and lead the resolution of critical incidents. • Lead, mentor and technically supervise 5-10 Network & Security Engineers. • Support customer technical discussions, solution architecture, presales and project delivery. • Coordinate with customers, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), vendors and internal project teams. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: • Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering or a related discipline. • 8-10+ years of networking and cybersecurity experience. • Mandatory certification: Fortinet NSE 7 or higher, or the current equivalent. • Strong hands-on experience with Fortinet security solutions. • Strong knowledge of BGP, OSPF, LAN/WAN, SD-WAN, VPN, high availability, routing, switching, segmentation, IPS/IDS and network security. • Proven experience designing, implementing and supporting enterprise cybersecurity solutions. • Experience leading 5-10 technical engineers. • Strong customer-facing, communication and troubleshooting skills. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE: • CISSP and/or CCIE are highly preferred; CCNP is also preferred. • Experience in Oman or GCC enterprise, government, banking, telecom or oil and gas environments is an advantage.