Senior DevOps Engineer

Job Description

We are looking for a highly skilled and hands-on Senior DevOps Engineer to lead infrastructure automation, system reliability, and deployment processes across on-prem environments and running 24x7 without interruption. This is a replacement position to help meet the DevOps needs of Fortinet rapidly growing workforce. With about 14,000 people worldwide (and growing) and the implementation of R&D CM systems, an expert of DevOps Infrastructure is needed to ensure servers, storage, redundancy, firewalls, VM Hypervisors are properly designed, implemented and operated. This role will be responsible of making improvement to DevOps infrastructure to satisfy new requirements from business or technology. In this critical role you will be based in our Sunnyvale Headquarters and work with team to support DevOps infrastructure including VMware ESXi, Openstack, Linux, Gitlab and FortiGate etc. This is an excellent opportunity to join a network security company and utilize the latest systems and equipment to support our network availability.

Key Responsibilities:

• Linux System Administration: Manage, secure, and optimize Linux-based environments.
• CI/CD Pipelines: Build and maintain automation pipelines using tools such as Jenkins and GitLab CI.
• Infrastructure as Code: Implement and manage systems using Ansible and Terraform.
• Containers & Orchestration: Deploy and manage containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes.
• Virtualization: Manage and maintain VMware environments including ESXi hosts, vCenter, and virtual machines
• Storage Management: Configure and manage storage systems (SAN/NAS), including performance tuning and capacity planning.
• Network & Compute Architecture: Understand, troubleshoot, and optimize compute, storage, and networking layers.
• Firewall Administration: Manage firewall rules and configurations (preferably FortiGate).
• Physical Infrastructure:
  • Rack and cable servers, switches, and other hardware in the data center.
  • Maintain and organize physical infrastructure documentation.
  • Ensure proper cooling, power, and labeling of equipment.
• Monitoring & Security:
  • Implement and manage system monitoring tools.
  • Enforce security best practices: secrets management, vulnerability scanning, and access policies.
• Documentation: Maintain detailed, up-to-date documentation on systems, configurations, and procedures.

Required Qualifications:

• Proven experience in software development and the implementation of CI/CD pipelines within industrial environments.
• Deep understanding of Unix/Linux system internals, administration, and troubleshooting.
• Strong knowledge of networking concepts including TCP/IP, routing, topologies, and hardware.
• Experienced in managing storage systems (SAN/NAS) and database platforms.
• Proficient in Linux system administration and shell scripting.
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins and GitLab CI.
• Skilled in containerization and orchestration tools, including Docker and Kubernetes.
• Practical knowledge of configuration management and infrastructure-as-code tools like Ansible and Terraform.
• Proficient in Python or other scripting languages for automation and tooling.
• Familiar with Git and standard version control workflows.
• Prior experience administering OpenStack and VMware environments.
• Hands-on experience with physical infrastructure tasks, including racking and stacking servers and network equipment.
• Familiarity with FortiGate or similar firewall technologies (FortiGate preferred).
• Solid understanding of DevOps security and compliance best practices.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Jenkins and GitLab administrative experience.
• VMware or OpenStack or Kubernetes certifications (e.g., VCP, COA) are a plus.
• Experience with physical and virtual infrastructure monitoring (e.g., Prometheus, Zabbix).
• Experience with hybrid environments (on-prem + cloud).
• Familiarity with backup and disaster recovery solutions.
• Familiarity with monitoring tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana).
• Exposure to AI/ML tools, frameworks, or infrastructure is a plus

Soft Skills:

• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Effective communication and team collaboration.
• Detail-oriented with a proactive approach to infrastructure reliability and scalability.
• Comfortable working in both cloud and on-prem environments.
• A mindset for automation, scalability, and performance optimization
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

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 labor 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 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.

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