Cloud Solution Architect

Fortinet; Toronto; On-site; CAD 247,891 - 303,099; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage

Health Spending Account

Personal Spending Account

Employee & Family Assistance Plan

Critical illness, disability, and life insurance

Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with company match

Competitive Paid Time Off

Flexible leave policies

Job summary

A leading cybersecurity company is seeking an experienced Cloud Solution Architect to join their team in Toronto, Ontario. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing cloud security solutions, developing AI applications, and serving as a trusted advisor to customers. Ideal candidates should have over 10 years of experience in relevant roles, proficiency in cloud technologies, as well as excellent skills in public speaking and technical writing. This full-time position offers a competitive salary range of $182,300 to $222,900 annually along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in roles like SE, Consulting SE, Software Architect, or Solution Architect in relevant industries.
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms: AWS, Azure, GCP, NSX.
• Experience in building Agentic AI applications desired.
• Five or more years in cloud solutions, software development, and virtual platforms.
• Proficiency in English required.

Responsibilities

• Cloud and AI Security Solution Expert.
• Assist in creating multi-cloud and hybrid cloud security blueprints.
• Work on Agentic AI applications for customer challenges.
• Provide custom architecture and automation code for customers.
• Publish reference architectures for specific use cases.

Skills

Cloud security technologies

Software development

Network/application security

Generative AI/Agentic AI

Public speaking

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience

Graduate Degree

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

NSX

Ansible

CloudFormation

Azure ARM

Python

Java

Job description

Job Description

Join Fortinet, a cybersecurity pioneer with over two decades of excellence, as we continue to shape the future of cybersecurity and redefine the intersection of networking and security. At Fortinet, our mission is to safeguard people, devices, and data everywhere.

Fortinet is seeking an experienced Cloud Solution Architect. This individual will be part of the Cloud Security Consulting team and become the center of excellence for specific Cloud Security technology areas and associated Fortinet products/solutions. They will need to be comfortable in front of customers of all levels and be able to deliver paid consulting services and proof of concepts. Ideal candidates will have excellent knowledge of public and/or private cloud technologies, software development experience, network/application security expertise, Generative AI / Agentic AI experience, and support four main areas of responsibility:

Responsibilities

• Cloud and AI Security Solution Expert
• Assist customers with creating multi-cloud and hybrid cloud security blueprints with a focus on vendor-neutral and cloud-agnostic design and implementation best practices
• Work with other team members to develop Agentic AI applications to address customers’ challenges in the cloud and cybersecurity domains effectively
• Become an expert in Fortinet products within cloud solutions
• Maintain knowledge of competitive products and services
• Respond to industry analyst inquiries and conduct demos
• Trusted Advisor
• Attend customer meetings and provide expert opinion on cloud security design/ architecture
• Provide custom architecture and automation code, as per the requirements set by a given customer for their cloud deployments
• Publish reference architectures for specific use cases
• Continuous Learner
• Dedicate a percentage of their time to ongoing training/education for new technologies
• Help drive technical webinars and hands‑on demos
• Help the NSE institute with advanced course materials
• Help training teams at SE Training events
• Evangelist
• Publish public information, such as whitepapers and blogs around salient technology topics
• Draft architecture papers for in-depth analysis and reasoning for technology adoption
• Continuous active networking within the industry to build relationships and awareness

Required Skills

The ideal candidate will have 10+ years in roles such as SE, Consulting SE, Software Architect, or Solution Architect in the Cloud, Networking, Infrastructure, and/or Cybersecurity industries.

• In‑depth knowledge and hands‑on experience with one or more of the following public/private cloud platforms: AWS, Azure, GCP, NSX
• Proficiency in modern software architecture using CI/CD, DevOps tools (Ansible / CloudFormation / Azure ARM), Infrastructure as Code (IaC), scalability, and API‑first strategy
• Prior experience in building Agentic AI applications is highly desired
• Working knowledge of Python, Java and/or other programming languages
• Cloud certifications such as AWS Solution Architect and GCP Cloud Architect are desired
• Prior experience in designing and building applications using Container and serverless technologies is preferred
• Excellent presentation and demo skills
• Superior documentation and technical writing capabilities
• Five or more years of experience with cloud solutions, virtual platforms, and software development
• Proficiency in English required
• Comfortable in public speaking

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience. Graduate Degree favorable.

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 worldwide. Fortinet strives to provide you and your family with a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits eligibility starts on your first day of hire and comprises 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 most. Our Employee & Family Assistance Plan (EFAP) offers you and your family access to various services such as 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.

On‑target earnings (OTE) for this full‑time position are expected to be between $182,300 – $222,900 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.

All roles are eligible to participate in the Fortinet equity program. Bonus eligibility is reviewed at the time of hire and annually at the company’s discretion.