
Sr Technical Support Engineer
- Bangalore, Karnataka
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Handle real-time phone and remote support sessions with customers.
- Provide technical support via web and telephone for Fortinet customers.
- Troubleshoot and support Fortinet's security and switching product lines.
- Collect, analyze, and recommend changes for customer configurations.
- Analyze customer network information and packet traces for issue resolution.
- Recommend corrective actions and provide proactive solutions.
- Educate customers on networking and product-related knowledge gaps.
- Review technical documentation, bulletins, and release notes to address known issues.
- Replicate customer environments in lab setups for troubleshooting.
- Manage technical cases through proper escalation, follow-up, and closure.
- Ensure effective communication with customers throughout the case lifecycle.
- 5-7 years of experience in technical support, preferably in switching networking or network security.
- Strong expertise in switching technologies: VLAN, Inter-VLAN Routing, VTP, EtherChannel, LACP, STP, RSTP, MSTP, DHCP, ARP, Multicast, SPAN, RSPAN, ERSPAN, MC-LAG.
- Solid understanding of TCP/IP and routing protocols (OSPF, BGP) with L2/L3 switches.
- Hands-on experience with security solutions (firewalls, IAM solutions such as ClearPass, Cisco ISE, etc.).
- Proficiency in encryption and authentication standards: SSL, SSH, TLS 1.2/1.3, 802.1x (EAP-PEAP, EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS), PKI.
- Experience with security technologies: IPSec, IDS/IPS, WIDS.
- Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
- Working knowledge of Windows, macOS, UNIX, or Linux.
- Prior call center / technical support experience is desirable.
- Industry certifications such as FCA, FCP Network Security, FCNSA, NSE 1-8, CCNA, CCNP, CWSP.
- Basic experience with NAC, RADIUS, Controllers, Cloud, Access Points, 4G LTE, Switches, Routers, Firewalls, IPS, Mail Security Gateways, and Wireless solutions.
- Knowledge of authentication protocols and methods (LDAP, SSO, MFA).
- Scripting and automation knowledge (Linux, Perl, SQL, Python).
- Strong English communication skills (written and verbal).
- Positive, customer-oriented, and collaborative mindset.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
- Equivalent training and experience will also be considered.