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INTERNSHIP - FortiGate FW Rules Automation (academic year 2025-2026)

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INTERNSHIP - FortiGate FW Rules Automation (academic year 2025-2026)

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In modern network environments, segmentation is a crucial part of any security policy. Within our organization, we apply a Secure Network Design, where network segments are strictly separated and communication is only allowed based on explicit firewall rules. In large and distributed Fortinet environments, traffic between source and destination often passes through multiple FortiGate devices. Manually configuring firewall rules on each of these devices is error-prone, time-consuming, and difficult to scale. This internship project focuses on fully automating these configurations, so that a request for traffic between two endpoints automatically results in the correct implementation of all necessary rules - distributed across the appropriate FortiGates, while respecting the Secure Network Design.

• Analyze the existing Secure Network Design to gain insight into segmentation and firewall placement.
• Define the logic to determine where rules should be applied, based on routing and topology.
• Map out the FortiGate environment: which devices are in use, what are their roles, and how do they communicate?
• Explore automation technologies such as FortiManager API, Ansible, and Terraform, and choose a suitable framework or scripting language.
• Based on input (e.g., source, destination, protocol), develop a flow: from route determination to configuration and deployment of policies.
• Ensure all rules comply with the Secure Network Design and implement validation to prevent errors.
• Finally, develop a Proof of Concept in a test environment, simulating traffic and automatically deploying and testing policies.

What you need to succeed:

• Are you studying a Bachelor's in Applied Computer Science or a Master's in Computer Science? Check!
• You have a passion for networking and security.
• You have a basic knowledge of system and network administration.
• You're excited to take on this challenging internship.

What are we offering:

• Our experts will guide you throughout the internship.
• You'll gain hands-on experience in network security and explore new technologies.
• We value your initiative and give you the space to grow.

• Mileage allowance, flexible working hours - we've got you covered!
• Your workplace will be in Hasselt (Universiteitslaan).

Benefits

Market-compliant salary with attractive extra benefits.

Continuous learning via hackathons, innovation centers, events,...

Flexible working hours supporting your work/life balance.

Career growth with horizontal and vertical development paths.

Personal guidance from managers, coaches, and sparring partners.

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Team events, happy hours, sports events, and epic company festival.

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