Principal Network & Security Engineer (Contract)

Principal Network & Security Engineer for Adroit Cloud Consulting Contractor, 6 months Fully remote

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Adroit designs, delivers, and embeds AI-ready cloud platforms for organisations that need to move fast without compromising security or compliance. We are engineer-led and outcome-focused, trusted by market leaders to cut through the noise, simplify delivery, and accelerate measurable returns.

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Principal Network & Security Engineer with deep expertise in FortiGate firewalls to support a key client project. This role is both strategic and hands-on, combining the implementation of FortiGate within an existing Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) disaster recovery environment with upskilling and knowledge transfer to the in-house engineering team.

You will lead the implementation, establish replication channels between environments, and ensure automation and best practices are embedded. This role suits someone who thrives at the intersection of design, execution, and enablement.

What You'll Do

• Design and implement FortiGate firewalls in an OCI disaster recovery site
• Align to the existing OCI primary site design for compatibility while improving automation and operational efficiency
• Establish secure and reliable replication channels between OCI and other cloud environments, including GCP where required
• Move away from legacy click-ops towards infrastructure as code
• Leverage automation tools, such as Terraform, to streamline firewall deployment and management
• Improve DR firewall architecture with scalability and compliance in mind
• Provide hands-on training and mentorship to the client’s internal team on FortiGate and related networking practices
• Create repeatable playbooks and documentation to support long-term sustainability
• Collaborate closely with the client’s principal GCP engineer and wider infrastructure team
• Engage with stakeholders to align on timelines, priorities, and deliverables

What You'll Bring

• Proven track record as a Principal or Lead Network & Security Engineer with hands-on implementation experience
• Deep expertise with FortiGate firewalls and their automation capabilities
• Strong background in enterprise networking, including L2–L4 routing, security policies, and firewall design
• Experience with cloud networking, ideally across Oracle Cloud Infrastructure and Google Cloud
• Proficiency with automation tools such as Terraform or equivalent
• Demonstrated ability to train and mentor teams with effective knowledge transfer
• Familiarity with regulated environments, such as ISO and enterprise or government contexts, desirable

Duration & Scope

• Phase 1, months 0–3: Implement FortiGate in OCI DR, establish secure replication, and ensure compatibility with the existing design
• Phase 2, months 3–6: Deliver training, knowledge transfer, and handover to the in-house team

Why This Role

This is an opportunity to make a measurable impact, bringing clarity and best practice into a mission-critical environment. You will be the go-to expert, shaping both the immediate technical delivery and the longer-term capabilities of the client’s engineering function.

Requirements

• FortiGate expert with hands-on deployment and automation experience
• Enterprise networking across L2–L4, security policies, and firewall design
• OCI and GCP networking experience
• Terraform or equivalent IaC proficiency
• Ability to build repeatable playbooks and documentation
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills

Timeframe & Location

• 6 month initial term
• Fully remote

At Adroit, you will operate with autonomy while collaborating with engineers who care deeply about quality and outcomes. We value clear thinking, pragmatic design, and repeatable delivery. If you want to leave a client stronger than you found them, this is the right place.

To apply, send your CV and portfolio showcasing your expertise to