Job Description

Position Title:

L2 Engineer - Infrastructure & Security

Experience Required: 2+

years

Employment Type:

Full-time

Role Overview

We are looking for an

L2 Infrastructure & Security Engineer

with hands-on experience in managing

Linux environments, Fortinet Firewalls, Load Balancers,

and Nutanix Platform

. The candidate will be responsible for

implementation,

configuration, and day-to-day management

of these technologies, ensuring high availability, security, and performance of the enterprise infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

1. Linux Administration

Deploy, configure, and manage Linux servers (RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu). Monitor system performance, patch management, and troubleshooting OS-level issues. Manage user access, file systems, and shell scripting for automation

2. Fortinet Firewall Management

Implement and manage FortiGate firewalls including policy creation, VPN setup, and security hardening. Monitor firewall logs, analyze traffic, and troubleshoot connectivity/security issues. Assist in upgrades, HA configuration, and compliance audits.

3. Load Balancer Administration

Configure and manage Load Balancers (F5 / Citrix / HAProxy / equivalent). Implement L2/L3 load balancing rules, SSL offloading, health checks, and traffic management policies. Troubleshoot application connectivity and performance issues.

4. Nutanix Platform Operations

Implement and manage Nutanix AHV/Prism-based virtualization environments. Perform VM lifecycle management, storage configuration, and cluster monitoring. Troubleshoot hyper-converged infrastructure (HCI) issues and coordinate with OEM support. 5.

Operational Support

Provide

L2-level support

for incidents, service requests, and problem management. Escalate complex issues to L3/OEM while ensuring timely resolution. Participate in

implementation projects, migrations, and upgrades.

6.

Documentation & Reporting

Maintain SOPs, configuration documents, and asset inventory. Generate periodic reports on system health, performance, and security posture.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field (or equivalent experience).

Experience:

2-3 years of hands-on experience in Linux, Fortinet, Load Balancers, and Nutanix.

Technical Skills:

+ Linux administration (RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu).
+ FortiGate Firewall (policies, VPNs, security features).
+ Load Balancer configuration (F5 / HAProxy / Citrix / equivalent).
+ Nutanix HCI operations and VM management.

Knowledge of TCP/IP, routing, switching, DNS, DHCP, and network troubleshooting. Experience with

monitoring tools

(Nagios, Zabbix, SolarWinds, or equivalent). Basic scripting (Shell/Python) preferred.

Soft Skills

Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills. Good communication and documentation skills. Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment. Willingness to work in

24x7 support

(if required).

Certifications (Preferred, not mandatory)

Linux:

RHCSA / RHCE.

Fortinet:

NSE 4 or higher.

Nutanix:

NCP (Nutanix Certified Professional).

Load Balancer:

F5 Certified BIG-IP Administrator (or equivalent)