Principal DevOps Engineer

Fortinet is looking for an enthusiastic and talented Kubernetes expert to join our cloud computing DevOps team to work with software developers and other operational specialists to support our Sovereign FortiSASE services. You will be involved with working in a wide variety of cloud computing technologies in both the development and operational stages. The working environment is Linux servers, containers, Kubernetes, OpenStack, VMware and AWS. 

Responsibilities: 

• Design and Architecture: Develop and implement scalable, high-availability Kubernetes clusters for production, development, and testing environments. 
• Deployment and Management: Oversee the deployment, management, and maintenance of containerized applications on Kubernetes.
• Automation: Automate infrastructure provisioning and application deployment using tools such as Gitlab, Jenkins, Terraform, Ansible, and Helm.
• Monitoring and Optimization: Implement monitoring solutions such as Prometheus and Grafana to ensure performance and availability. Optimize resource utilization and application performance.
• Security: Enforce security best practices within Kubernetes clusters, including RBAC, network policies, and secret management.
• Collaboration: Work closely with development, QA, and operations teams to streamline CI/CD processes and ensure smooth application delivery.
• Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve issues related to Kubernetes environments and containerized applications.
• Documentation: Create and maintain documentation for Kubernetes environments, deployment processes, and best practices.
• Training and Mentorship: Provide guidance and training to team members on Kubernetes and related technologies. 

Experience and skills: 

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in DevOps or cloud infrastructure roles.
• Proficient in Kubernetes, Docker, docker-compose and container orchestration.
• Experience with cloud platforms such as Openstack, VMware, AWS, GCP, or Azure.
• Experience with different Kubernetes orchestration tools such as Openshift, Rancher k3s and rke2, EKS etc.
• Strong knowledge of configuration management and infrastructure as code (Ansible, Terraform).
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI, Argo CD).
• Proficient in scripting and programming languages (Python, Bash). 
• Experience with monitoring and logging tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack, Nagios, Cacti, Zabbix).
• Understanding of networking within Kubernetes (Istio, Calico, Cilium). 
• Strong focus on security best practices in Kubernetes.
• Highly motivated, positive, responsible and able to work in a mission critical on-call environment
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities. 

Bonus experience: 

• Experience with Fortinet cloud product
• CKA, CKAD and CKS certificate
• Other certifications of Cloud platform and networking
• Familiar with FedRamp, FIPS 140-2/140-3 certification 

Educational Requirement: 

Bachelor degree or above in Computer Science, Computer Technology, or related field.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $161,800-$209,300. 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.