Senior Cloud Specialist

Fortinet; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 92,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortinet is seeking a Senior Cloud Specialist with a strong background in cloud networking and infrastructure. This role involves deploying and managing services based on OpenStack and Kubernetes, resolving network issues, and designing robust cloud network architectures. The successful candidate will support internal teams and clients to deliver tailored, secure cloud environments and enhance infrastructure automation.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

100% company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage

Health and Personal Spending Accounts

Employee & Family Assistance Plan

Retirement Savings Plan with company match

Competitive Paid Time Off

Flexible leave policies

Equity program participation

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of TCP/IP, routing, and switching.
• Hands-on experience with configuring network devices.
• Familiarity with OpenStack basic operations.

Responsibilities

• Assist users in deploying services on OpenStack and Kubernetes platforms.
• Troubleshoot and resolve user network issues across cloud environments.
• Design and implement cloud network solutions.

Skills

Network protocols

VLAN

VXLAN

Overlay networks

Terraform

Kubernetes CNI

Problem-solving skills

Tools

FortiGate

Job description

Summary

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Cloud Specialist with a strong background in cloud networking and infrastructure.

This role focuses on supporting users in deploying services based on OpenStack and Kubernetes, resolving network-related issues, designing robust cloud network architectures, and enhancing infrastructure automation.

You will collaborate with internal teams and clients to deliver scalable and secure cloud environments tailored to their needs.
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Key Responsibilities
• Assist users in deploying services on OpenStack and Kubernetes platforms.
• Troubleshoot and resolve user network issues across cloud environments.
• Design and implement cloud network solutions including VLAN, VXLAN, and overlay networks.
• Provide expert support for cloud infrastructure deployment, including automated script support.
• Manage and maintain large-scale virtual and physical networks.
• Support deployment and network design of cloud platforms, ensuring best practices and scalability.
• Configure and manage networking devices, particularly FortiGate firewalls, switches, and routers.
• Integrate and manage Kubernetes networking with CNI plugins.
• Use Terraform to define, provision, and manage cloud infrastructure.
• Work with OpenStack Neutron, OVN, and OVS for virtual network configurations.
• Collaborate on troubleshooting and optimizing routing and switching protocols in complex environments.
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Requirements

Must-have Qualifications:
• Must beforCanadian or US citizens.
• Strong understanding of network protocols, including TCP/IP, routing, and switching.
• Hands-on experience with VLAN, VXLAN, and overlay networks.
• Experience in configuring and managing network devices (especially FortiGate).
• Proficiency with Terraform and infrastructure-as-code principles.
• Practical experience with Kubernetes CNI and container networking.
• Familiarity with OpenStack basic operations, especially networking components.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills in complex network environments.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly with clients and internal teams.

The Canada base salary range for this full-time position is expected to be between $92,000 - $112,000 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.