Fortinet

Network Specialist

Fortinet$83K — $102K *
Telecommunications & Hardware
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of Linux server administration experience (RHEL, Ubuntu) in production environments.
  • 3+ years of experience in virtualized environments such as VMware ESXi and Kubernetes.
  • 3+ years of practical experience with automation tools like Ansible and Terraform.
  • Knowledge in configuring physical servers and network appliances (e.g., Dell, HP, Fortinet).
  • Familiarity with monitoring tools (e.g., Zabbix, ServiceNow) and observability tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana).
  • Knowledge of industry-standard protocols like TCP/IP, HTTPS, DNS, and LDAP.
  • Good understanding of system security practices and CIS security controls.

Responsibilities

  • Administer Linux servers across various distributions.
  • Monitor the performance of servers, storage, and applications to ensure optimal operation.
  • Apply security updates and conduct routine vulnerability scans.
  • Use SOAR solutions to track and resolve security issues.
  • Deploy and manage global Kubernetes clusters.
  • Design and implement CI/CD pipelines for service automation.
  • Orchestrate Infrastructure as Code frameworks for automated provisioning.
  • Provide on-call support for critical services to ensure high availability.

Benefits

  • 100% company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Health Spending Account and Personal Spending Account for flexible spending.
  • Access to Employee & Family Assistance Plan (EFAP) for wellness services.
  • Critical illness, disability, and life insurance coverage.
  • Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with company match.
  • Competitive Paid Time Off and flexible leave policies, including health days.
  • Participation in the Fortinet equity program.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Fortinet is looking for an experienced, highly motivated and passionate Senior Network Specialist to work closely with the Information Systems team.

Job Responsibilities:
  • Be responsible for deploying network infrastructure across all DC networks
  • Design and deploy automation system to scale out Fortinet network across multiple DCs.
  • Create/update/maintain Fortinet DC network standards
  • Apply network changes per change request
  • Work with different ISP/Vendors for network peering
  • Providing daily support for all DC networks
  • Deploy/maintain office and lab network infrastructure
  • Create/update/maintain logical and physical network technologies.
  • Monitor daily operations to ensure continuity of network service.
  • Perform root cause analysis of critical outage and incidents, participates in developing permanent solutions, and coordinate implementation. Resolving emergency incidents.

Job Experience Required:
  • Bachelor's degree in a technology related field(Master and above preferred)
  • 7+ years of network experience in large-scale networking environment.
  • Excellent with dynamic routing protocols: BGP and OSPF (CCIE preferred)
  • Excellent with Layer2 protocols: STP, LACP, MCLAG etc.
  • Excellent with advance next-generation firewall technologies
  • Familiar with network automation: Ansible, Saltstack and python
  • Familiar with Fortinet security products
  • Familiar with change management process and tools
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

The Canada base salary range for this full-time position is expected to be between $83,500 - $102,100 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.

About Fortinet

Fortinet is a cybersecurity company that provides network security solutions to businesses, service providers, and government organizations worldwide. The company's products and services include firewalls, VPNs, intrusion prevention systems, endpoint security, and more. Fortinet was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California.
Learn more about Fortinet
Size
10,860 employees
Market Cap
$38.2 billion
Industry
Net Income
$486.2 million
Founded
2000
5 Year Trend
+21.2%
Revenue
$2.5 billion
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