Job Description

We are the MIS (Management Information Systems) SRE Automation team at Fortinet, dedicated to building, improving, and maintaining various information systems that serve our employees worldwide, as well as consumer-facing services with high traffic volumes globally. Service Reliability, Networking, and Security are our top priorities. As we expand our global deployment, we are seeking an experienced SRE Specialist 3 with expertise in SRE, DevOps, System Administration, Automation, and Networking. The ideal candidate will enjoy collaborating with a cross-functional team and have a strong background in managing network devices, particularly Fortinet products.

Job Responsibilities

• Public Cloud Infrastructure:
  • Manage, configure, and troubleshoot application infrastructure over Public Cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP and Azure.
• CI/CD Implementation and Management:
  • Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines, automating the build, testing, and deployment of the Internet services.
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC):
  • Orchestrate the development and management of IaC frameworks to automate provisioning of operating systems, applications, and network infrastructure.
• Automation:
  • Automate repetitive tasks using tools like SaltStack, Ansible, and Terraform to improve operational efficiency.
• Kubernetes/Linux System Administration:
  • Skilled in administering and optimizing Linux servers (Ubuntu, Red Hat) and orchestrating containers in production-grade environments.
• Monitoring and Troubleshooting:
  • Monitor performance metrics of servers, VMs, containers, applications, and network components to ensure optimal operation.
  • Diagnose and resolve issues with network infrastructure, security appliances, servers, and storage systems.
• ISO 27001/SOC2 Compliance:
  • Support security audits by collecting and presenting evidence to demonstrate compliance with SOC2 and ISO 27001 (ISO27K) standards.
  • Maintain documentation for security processes and audit procedures to ensure alignment with regulatory requirements.
• On-call Support:
  • Provide on-call support for critical services to ensure high availability. Supervise Service Deployment Globally: Occasionally travel to colocation facilities as required, sometimes on short notice.

Job Experience and Skills Required

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Technologies or related fields.
• Over 5 years of hands-on expertise designing, deploying, and operating Public Cloud environments (primarily AWS), with a strong foundation in SRE/DevOps practices.
• Deep hands-on experience with AWS services such as EC2, S3, EKS, Lambda, VPC, IAM, CloudFormation, and CloudWatch.
• Strong understanding of networking in Public Cloud (VPC design, subnets, routing, NAT gateways, Transit Gateway, Direct Connect, VPNs).
• Experienced in building, optimizing, and maintaining Docker images to support scalable and reliable application deployments.
• Experience with cloud-native architectures (microservices, serverless, containers).
• Familiarity within CI/CD tools like Jenkins and GitLab CI/CD.
• Proficiency in automation tools (Ansible, Terraform, SaltStack).
• Familiarity in scripting languages like Bash or Python.
• Knowledge of monitoring tools (Zabbix, Grafana, Elasticsearch, Prometheus).
• Knowledge of industry-standard protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, SMTP, LDAP, HTTPS, SNMP, SAML).
• Familiarity with security standards and best practices (SOC2, ISO 27001).
• Excellent problem-solving, troubleshooting skills and documentation. Highly organized, with strong communication skills and the ability to work both independently and in a team.

Bonus Experience

• AWS Certifications (e.g., AWS Solutions Architect, AWS SysOps Administrator, AWS DevOps Engineer, AWS Security Specialty).
• Fortinet certifications, including NSE4 or higher and FCP (Fortinet Certified Professional), are highly desirable.
• Experience with Network Automation protocols such as NETCONF or Python/Go programming languages.
• Knowledge of Multi-Cloud or Hybrid Cloud environments is an advantage.
• Prior experience running and maintaining a 24/7 global services. Familiarity with GitOps tools like Flux is a big plus.

The Canada base salary range for this full-time position is expected to be between $112,000 - $137,000 annually. 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, and experience.

Fortinet strives to provide you and your family with a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits eligibility starts on your first day of hire and comprises of 100% company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage, including a Health Spending Account and a Personal Spending Account that gives you flexibility to spend where you need it the most. Our Employee & Family Assistance Plan (EFAP) offers you and your family access to various services like counseling, legal advice, mental health resources etc. We also provide critical illness, disability, and life insurance, as well as a Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with a company match to help you save faster for retirement. We offer competitive Paid Time Off and flexible leave policies, including paid health days, to help you take care of yourself and your family members.

All roles are eligible to participate in the Fortinet equity program. Bonus eligibility is reviewed at time of hire and annually at the Company’s discretion.