What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. DevOps Engineer position at Fortinet?
Job Description
We are seeking a DevOps Software Developer experienced in Build and Release Engineering, Secure Software Development, and Software Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM) in alignment with ISO 27001, NIST SP 800-161, and NIST SP 800-171 standards.
This role unites software engineering, automation, and compliance, building secure, traceable, and compliant software pipelines across hybrid (on-prem cloud) environments. You will develop tools and frameworks that ensure software integrity, repeatability, and regulatory alignment from source code to deployment.
Key Responsibilities
The US base salary range for this full-time position is $160,000-$190,000. 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 labour market, job type, and job level. 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. Bonus eligibility is reviewed at the time of hire and annually at the Company’s discretion.
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.
About Us
Fortinet (NASDAQ: FTNT) secures the largest enterprise, service provider, and government organizations around the world. Fortinet empowers its customers with intelligent, seamless protection across the expanding attack surface and the power to take on ever-increasing performance requirements of the borderless network - today and into the future. Only the Fortinet Security Fabric architecture can deliver security without compromise to address the most critical security challenges, whether in networked, application, cloud or mobile environments. Fortinet ranks number one in the most security appliances shipped worldwide and more than 500,000 customers trust Fortinet to protect their businesses.
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at accommodations@fortinet.com.
Fortinet is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity in our company, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, military/veteran status or any other applicable legally protected characteristics in the location in which the candidate is applying.
We are seeking a DevOps Software Developer experienced in Build and Release Engineering, Secure Software Development, and Software Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM) in alignment with ISO 27001, NIST SP 800-161, and NIST SP 800-171 standards.
This role unites software engineering, automation, and compliance, building secure, traceable, and compliant software pipelines across hybrid (on-prem cloud) environments. You will develop tools and frameworks that ensure software integrity, repeatability, and regulatory alignment from source code to deployment.
Key Responsibilities
- Build & Release Engineering
- Design, develop, and maintain automated build and release pipelines for multi-tier applications.
- Manage version control systems and branching strategies; maintain artifact repositories (e.g., Jfrog Artifactory).
- Develop and optimize build scripts and automation tools using Python, Bash, CMake, or Gradle.
- Implement build verification, automated testing, and code signing for secure releases.
- Ensure traceability and reproducibility of builds
- DevOps & Automation
- Architect and maintain CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins, GitLab CI, or GitHub Actions.
- Use Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or Terraform for consistent infrastructure deployment.
- Automate environment configuration, monitoring, and policy enforcement to meet compliance standards.
- Integrate security and compliance validation into CI/CD workflows.
- Support hybrid deployments across on-prem, virtualized, and cloud environments
- On-Prem & Virtualization Infrastructure
- Manage and maintain on-premises servers and virtualization platforms (VMware vSphere/ESXi, KVM, or OpenStack).
- Automate provisioning and orchestration for VMs, containers, and networks.
- Monitor system performance, resource utilization, and capacity planning.
- Implement network segmentation, secure connectivity, and identity/access controls in compliance with ISO 27001 Annex A controls.
- Participate in infrastructure hardening, patch management, and disaster recovery planning.
- Software Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM)
- Implement secure software supply chain practices per NIST SP 800-161r1 and NIST SP 800-171.
- Maintain and validate Software Bills of Materials (SBOMs) using tools like BlackDuck
- Identify and mitigate vulnerabilities in open-source and third-party dependencies.
- Enforce artifact provenance, cryptographic integrity checks, and chain-of-custody documentation across builds.
- Contribute to secure procurement and vendor assurance processes under ISO 27001 and NIST frameworks.
- Compliance & Security
- Implement and maintain compliance with ISO 27001, NIST SP 800-161 and NIST SP 800-171
- Integrate security baselines, vulnerability management, and code assurance tools into the DevOps workflow.
- Maintain audit trails, change records, and compliance documentation for ISO/NIST audits.
- Collaborate with QA, Security, and Compliance teams to continuously improve the secure development lifecycle (SDLC).
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.
- 4–8 years in DevOps, Build/Release Engineering, or Software Development roles.
- Strong understanding of SDLC, DevSecOps, and CI/CD principles.
- Proficiency in programming: Python, Bash, Go, or JavaScript.
- Experience with CI/CD platforms (Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps) and IaC tools (Terraform, Ansible).
- Practical experience managing on-premises and virtualized infrastructure (VMware, Hyper-V, KVM).
- Working knowledge of ISO 27001, and NIST 800-series compliance frameworks.
- Familiarity with network security, system hardening, and access management across hybrid environments.
- Experience with Kubernetes, container orchestration, and hybrid cloud integration.
- Knowledge of FedRAMP, CMMC, or other federal cybersecurity frameworks.
- Familiarity with PKI, code signing, and secure key management.
- Experience integrating SAST, DAST, dependency scanning, and compliance automation tools.
- Contribution to continuous improvement of secure SDLC and DevSecOps maturity models.
- Summary
The US base salary range for this full-time position is $160,000-$190,000. 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 labour market, job type, and job level. 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. Bonus eligibility is reviewed at the time of hire and annually at the Company’s discretion.
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.
About Us
Fortinet (NASDAQ: FTNT) secures the largest enterprise, service provider, and government organizations around the world. Fortinet empowers its customers with intelligent, seamless protection across the expanding attack surface and the power to take on ever-increasing performance requirements of the borderless network - today and into the future. Only the Fortinet Security Fabric architecture can deliver security without compromise to address the most critical security challenges, whether in networked, application, cloud or mobile environments. Fortinet ranks number one in the most security appliances shipped worldwide and more than 500,000 customers trust Fortinet to protect their businesses.
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at accommodations@fortinet.com.
Fortinet is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity in our company, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, military/veteran status or any other applicable legally protected characteristics in the location in which the candidate is applying.
Salary : $160,000 - $190,000