Project specification
Project expertise
Description
For an external assignment at an end customer in the public sector, we are looking for your expertise in Fortigate/Fortinet. The project takes place within an existing production environment, renewing the firewall and updating firewall systems and security landscapes.
Responsibilities
- Configure and operate Fortinet products, especially Fortigate firewalls
- Integrate into existing systems with many firewalls
- Process and implement firewall change requests
- Communicate with internal teams in data centers
- Participate in quarterly patch days
Requirements
- Solid knowledge of Fortigate and Fortinet products
- Experience with firewall configurations in complex environments
- Understanding of organizational processes in the public sector
- Willingness to travel (on-site in southern Germany every 2–3 weeks)
- Experience with firewall change requests
Nice to have:
- Experience in the public sector
- Knowledge of IPv6, BGP, VRP, IPsec
- Experience with switching (e.g., Cisco)
- Bonus: Knowledge of Genogate
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Frequently asked questions
The project is based in Frankfurt, Germany.
The project preferably starts in July 2025 and is planned to end in October 2025 (3 months).
The project requires a commitment of 95 - 100% capacity (full-time).
The project offers 95 - 100% remote work.
The project offers a daily rate of 704 - 904€ which breaks down to an hourly rate of 88 - 113€/h.
The project requires German (Advanced) as essential language. Additionally, English (Advanced) is desirable.
The project is related to the following industries: Information Technology and Government and Administration.
The project covers the following business area: Information Technology.
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