DevOps Engineer (FortiAppSec)

Location: Sunnyvale, CA, United States

We are seeking a highly skilled DevOps Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will design, implement, and maintain scalable, resilient, and secure infrastructure. You will work closely with Development, product, and QA teams to enhance development workflows, optimize CI/CD pipelines, and ensure system reliability. This is a critical position for driving operational excellence and fostering a culture of collaboration between development and operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Infrastructure Design & Management: Architect, implement, and manage scalable cloud infrastructure using platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud. 
• CI/CD Pipeline Development: Build and optimize CI/CD pipelines to streamline code deployment, testing, and delivery processes.
• Monitoring & Incident Response: Set up and maintain system monitoring, logging, and alerting tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana) to ensure high availability and quick response to incidents.
• Automation: Develop automation scripts and tools using languages such as Python, Bash to reduce manual interventions and improve system efficiency.
• Collaboration: Work with development, QA, and IT teams to integrate DevOps best practices into every stage of the software lifecycle.
• Security: Implement and enforce best practices for infrastructure security, including vulnerability assessments, patch management, and IAM policies.
• Cost Optimization: Continuously monitor and optimize cloud resource usage to ensure cost efficiency without compromising performance.
• Documentation: Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for systems, processes, and tools.

Requirements

Must-Have Qualifications:

• Experience: Minimum of 2-5 years of experience in DevOps, Site Reliability Engineering, or a related role.
• Cloud Expertise: Hands-on experience with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, including provisioning and managing resources. 
• CI/CD Tools: Proficiency with tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, CircleCI, or equivalent.
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Experience with Terraform, CloudFormation, or similar tools.
• Containerization & Orchestration: Strong knowledge of Docker and Kubernetes (deployment, scaling, monitoring).
• Scripting & Automation: Proficiency in scripting languages like Python, Bash, or Go.
• Monitoring Tools: Experience with monitoring and logging tools such as Prometheus, ELK Stack.
• Version Control: Advanced knowledge of Git and branching strategies.
• System Administration: Solid understanding of Linux/Unix systems and networking fundamentals.

Nice-to-Have Qualifications:

• Experience with serverless computing (e.g., AWS Lambda).
• Knowledge of database administration (SQL and NoSQL).
• Familiarity with compliance frameworks (e.g., SOC2, ISO 27001).
• Experience with service mesh architectures (e.g., Istio).

Soft Skills

Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
Proactive and self-motivated with a growth mindset.

• US citizenship is required

   

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $110,000-$150,000. 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 is looking for a DevOps Engineer to assist our FortiAppSec Team