FortiSIEM Deployment & Staff Training

Job ID: 39865405

Budget: $750 – $1,500 USD

Job Post: FortiSIEM Deployment and Employee Training Specialist

Project Overview
We are seeking a skilled and experienced FortiSIEM Specialist to deploy a new FortiSIEM solution within our infrastructure and provide comprehensive training to our security and IT staff. This is a critical project to enhance our security monitoring, incident response capabilities, and overall security posture.
The ideal candidate has deep, hands-on experience with the FortiSIEM platform, from initial architecture and deployment to configuration, integration, and user education.
Key Responsibilities
1. FortiSIEM Deployment and Configuration:
o Plan, design, and execute the end-to-end deployment of the FortiSIEM solution in our environment (cloud, on-premise, or hybrid, to be discussed).
o Configure collectors, agents, and data sources (logs, events, performance metrics) from various network devices, security tools (e.g., firewalls, endpoint protection), servers, and applications.
o Develop and implement parsing rules and normalization techniques for effective data ingestion.
o Configure and fine-tune initial dashboards, reports, and alerts relevant to our security and compliance needs.
2. Integration and Customization:
o Integrate FortiSIEM with existing Fortinet products (e.g., FortiGate, FortiAnalyzer) and third-party tools.
o Customize correlation rules to detect advanced threats, insider threats, and policy violations specific to our business context.
o Configure incident response workflows and automation features where applicable.
3. Employee Training and Documentation:
o Develop and deliver role-based training sessions for our security analysts, SOC team, and relevant IT personnel. Training must cover:
 Daily use and navigation of the FortiSIEM interface.
 Advanced searching, filtering, and reporting techniques.
 Alert triage, investigation, and incident handling best practices using FortiSIEM.
 Creating and modifying dashboards and custom reports.
 System health monitoring and basic maintenance.
o Create detailed documentation for the deployed architecture, configuration settings, and standard operating procedures (SOPs) for using the platform.
Required Skills & Experience
• Proven, hands-on experience deploying, configuring, and maintaining FortiSIEM solutions in enterprise environments.
• Deep understanding of SIEM best practices, security event log management, and threat correlation.
• Strong knowledge of networking, security concepts (IDS/IPS, firewall, VPN, etc.), operating systems (Windows, Linux), and cloud environments.
• Excellent technical writing and documentation skills.
• Exceptional presentation and communication skills for delivering effective technical training.
• Fortinet certification (e.g., NSE 5 or 7 in FortiSIEM) is highly preferred.
Project Details
• Type: Fixed-Price
• Location: Remote (All work can be performed remotely, though willingness to conduct training via video conference during our business hours is required).
. Scope: several Instances of Fortisiem deployment in different branches
• Duration: Please provide an estimated timeline for the deployment phase and the training phase.
How to Apply
Please submit your proposal detailing:
1. Your relevant experience with FortiSIEM deployments (case studies or project summaries are a plus).
2. Your proposed methodology and timeline for the deployment and training.
3. Your rate (hourly or total fixed-price for the project).
We look forward to partnering with a specialist who can help us maximize the value of our new FortiSIEM investment