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Join Fortinet, a cybersecurity pioneer with over two decades of excellence, as we continue to shape the future of cybersecurity and redefine the intersection of networking and security. At Fortinet, our mission is to safeguard people, devices, and data everywhere.
Fortinet is looking for passionate and talented problem solvers to join our SRE team for building and managing the latest generation of SDLC infrastructure, which is a key part of Fortinet’s software R&D and release workflow.
Service Reliability and Security are our top priorities. The successful candidate will work closely with DevOps and Configuration Management teams to build, maintain, and improve various on-premise systems and services for the SDLC of our core products.
Job Responsibilities:
Participate in designing, implement, deploying, and maintaining on-premise SDLC system infrastructure and services.
Research, experiment, and evaluate innovative technologies to enhance and streamline current processes and services with automation.
Measure, monitor, and optimize service performance and availability to meet defined SLA/SLO goals.
Implement and document operational workflows and security controls.
Troubleshoot service incidents and handle service requests.
Participate in compliance and certification audits (ISO, SOC2, etc.)
Requirements
- 5 years of practical experience in SRE/DevOps/Infrastructure/Systems Engineer roles;
- Strong hands-on expertise in: VMware vSphere/ESXi/vCenter; OpenStack and its services (Nova, Neutron, Cinder etc); Software-defined storage (Ceph) and SAN/NAS storage solutions.
- Experience configuring physical servers, network and storage appliances (e.g., Dell, SuperMicro, PureStorage etc.) and data center operations;
- Deep understanding and hands-on experience with containerization technologies (Docker. Kubernetes)
- Solid understanding of networking (VLANs, VPN, DNS, routing, firewalls, load balancers)
- Experience with configuration management and Infrastructure-as-Code tools (Ansible/Terraform/Packer).
- Experience with monitoring/observability systems: Prometheus, Grafana, Loki etc.
- Strong scripting skills (Python and/or Bash)
- Strong experience with Linux/Unix administration (Ubuntu preferred)
- Team player with strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
- Ability to multi-task and quickly react to system/service issues
- Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
Nice to Haves:
- Experience with object storage systems.
- Experience with security scanning and compliance tools.
- Experience with network devices (Firewall, switch, load balancer, etc.)
Educational Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science
About Our Team:
Join our team, known for its collaborative ethos, working seamlessly with global customers, internal engineering teams and product development groups. Our team culture emphasizes continuous learning, innovation, and a strong commitment to customer satisfaction. We embrace Fortinet’s core values of openness, teamwork and innovation, fostering an environment where team members support each other, share knowledge, and leverage AI to solve complex technical challenges. Our inclusive and dynamic team thrives on collaboration and is driven by the shared goal of maintaining Fortinet’s high standards of excellence in cybersecurity solutions.
Why Join Us:
We encourage candidates from all backgrounds and identities to apply. We offer a supportive work environment and a competitive Total Rewards package to support you with your overall health and financial well-being. Embark on a challenging, enjoyable, and rewarding career journey with Fortinet. Join us in bringing solutions that make a meaningful and lasting impact to our 660,000 customers around the globe.
Fortinet offers employees a variety of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 401(k), 11 paid holidays, vacation time, and sick time as well as a comprehensive leave program.
Wage ranges are based on various factors including the labor market, job type, and job level. On target earnings for this position is expected to be $129,800 - $158,600 per year. Exact salary offers will be determined by factors such as the candidate's subject knowledge, skill level, qualifications, experience, and geographic location.
All roles are eligible to participate in the Fortinet equity program, and this position is also eligible for commissions based on the terms of the Sales Compensation Plan
Salary : $129,800 - $158,600