SRE Specialist

Job Description

Fortinet has an exciting opportunity for an intermediate SRE Specialist to join our FortiGuard operation team. We are managing consumer-facing services with high traffic volumes around the world. Service Reliability and Security is our top priority. This is a unique opportunity to join an established team of experienced professionals to work on some of the most innovative technology and network security products on the market.

Job Responsibilities

• Linux System Administration:
  • Administer Linux servers across distributions such as Ubuntu, Red Hat, and Oracle Enterprise Linux (OEL).
• Monitoring and Troubleshooting:
  • Monitor performance metrics of servers, storage, VMs, containers, applications, and network components to ensure optimal operation.
• Vulnerability and Patch Management:
  • Apply the latest security updates to the server infrastructure and conduct routine vulnerability scan to proactively identify and address potential security issues.
• Tracking Security Issues via SOAR:
  • Leverage SOAR (Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response) solution to track, prioritize, and resolve security issues reported by the Security team.
• Networking and Device Management:
  • Manage, configure, and troubleshoot network equipment, especially Fortinet products such as FortiSwitch, FortiGate, FortiManager, and related devices.
• CI/CD Implementation and Management:
  • Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines, automating the build, testing, and deployment of the Internet services using tools like Ansible, SaltStack and Terraform.
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC):
• Orchestrate the development and management of IaC frameworks to automate provisioning of operating systems, applications, and network infrastructure.
• On-call Support:
  • Provide on-call support for critical services to ensure high availability.

Job Experience Required

• 3+ years of practical administration experience in Linux (RHEL, Ubuntu) as a server platform. Having experience with Linux in production-grade environments is required.
• 3+ years of administration experience in Virtualized environments (e.g., VMware ESXi).
• 3+ years of practical experience with automation tools (e.g., Ansible, Terraform).
• Knowledge of configuring physical servers & network appliances (e.g., Dell, HP, Fortinet).
• Knowledge of monitoring network/server systems (e.g., Zabbix, ServiceNow).
• Knowledge of observability tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack).
• Knowledge of industry-standard protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, HTTPS, DNS, LDAP).
• Knowledge of deployment automation in physical and virtual environments.
• Knowledge of at least one scripting language (e.g., Bash, Python, Go).
• Knowledge of the CIS security controls and hardening Operating System and applications.
• Highly organized, able to multi-task, the ability to work individually and within a team. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written across all user levels.
• Strong understanding of system security practices and implementation.
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.

Educational Requirement

• A degree or technical diploma in Computer Science, Electrical and Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• Certification for RHCE, CCIE, or CISSP would be the bonus.

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

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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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.