Fortinet Security Operations Engineer at AVI Limited

Job Description

• This role places you inside a structured, multi-brand enterprise environment where security is operationally embedded not an afterthought.
• AVI IT Shared Services supports a large, listed group operating across FMCG, retail, manufacturing, and distribution.
• The infrastructure is complex, hybrid, and business critical. Security maturity matters here.
• If you have at least 1 year of hands-on Security Operations experience and hold Fortinet NSE4 certification, this role gives you scale, responsibility, and technical depth.

What You Gain

Enterprise Security Exposure

• Work across multi-site infrastructure, hybrid cloud, virtualised environments, and integrated business systems.

Real Incident Involvement

• Threat monitoring, alert analysis, firewall policy management, vulnerability remediation not just observation.

Structured Technical Growth

• Access to senior Security Specialists and exposure to governance frameworks, cloud security, SIEM environments, and security hardening practices.

Technology Landscape Includes:

• FortiGate security appliances
• SIEM platforms and monitoring tools
• Windows Server and Active Directory
• VMware / Hyper-V
• Azure / AWS
• Network security protocols and standards

Career Stability

• A well-established Shared Services environment with defined processes, governance, and long-term career pathways.

Reporting Structure:

Reports to: IT Security Operations Team Lead

Key Areas of Impact:

• Monitor, identify, and respond to security alerts and incidents
• Administer and maintain FortiGate security infrastructure
• Support SOC alerts and investigations
• Assist with vulnerability assessments and remediation actions
• Contribute secure input into infrastructure projects
• Strengthen security posture across network and systems environments

What It Takes to Succeed:

Experience that set you up for success:                       

• At least 1 year’s experience in a Security Operations or Infrastructure Security role
• Hands-on FortiGate administration exposure
• Basic networking knowledge (firewalls, routing, switching concepts)
• Experience working as part of a Security Operations Center (SOC) team

Qualifications & Certifications that will contribute to your success:

Qualifications:

• Minimum Grade 12/Matric/NQF4

Certifications:

• Fortinet NSE4

Additional Requirements that will enhance your impact for success:

• Azure or AWS security controls
• Security frameworks (CIS, ISO27001, PCI environments)

Deadline:19th March,2026