Senior Release QA Specialist

Fortinet; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 92,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent cybersecurity company in Canada is seeking a Senior Software Release QA to join their FortiOS QA Team. The role involves executing regression tests, writing automation scripts, and documenting release notes. Candidates should have over 5 years in software QA or network engineering and proficiency with Windows Server and TCP/IP fundamentals. This position offers competitive salaries ranging between $92,300 and $112,800 annually, alongside a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.

Benefits

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 match

Competitive Paid Time Off

Flexible leave policies

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in software QA or network engineering.
• Solid understanding of TCP/IP and networking fundamentals.
• Experience with Windows Server (2019/2022/2025) and network troubleshooting.
• Basic knowledge of IPSec/SSL VPN encryption.
• Ability to work under tight time constraints.

Responsibilities

• Execute regression testing on products using manual and automated techniques.
• Write and maintain automation scripts.
• Identify, document, and track software defects during testing.
• Collaborate with developers to ensure defects are resolved.
• Document and publish release notes and user guides.

Skills

Software QA

Network Engineering

TCP/IP fundamentals

Windows Server management

RADIUS and LDAP protocols

Network and system troubleshooting

Collaborative work

Clear communication

Tools

VMware

Windows environment

Unix environment

Python

Job description

Overview

Fortinet is looking for senior Software Release QAsto join the FortiOS QA Team. FortiOS, Fortinet's operating system, is the foundation of the Fortinet Security Fabric, the industry's highest-performing and most expansive cybersecurity platform, organically built on a common management and security framework. As a Software Release QA, you will be working on testing of FortiOS, These positions are responsible for ensuring Fortinet products meetthe high standards we expect before release to the market.

Technical Job Duties:

• Execute regression testing on products using a combination of manual and auto testing techniques. Create, maintain, and execute test specifications and test cases

• Write and maintain automation scripts

• Identify, document, and track software defects found during testing

• Work closely with developers to ensure defects are correctly identified and fixed

Writing Job Duties:

• Work closely with Developers, QA, Product Managers, and others to understand new features, use cases, and customer scenarios.

• Document & publish release notes, user guides and reference materials and use case scenarios for new product releases.

Job Experience Required:

• 5+ years in software QA or network engineering, with at least 3 years in a senior capacity

• Solid understanding of TCP/IP and L2/L3 networking fundamentals

• Deep expertise in Windows Server (2019/2022/2025), specifically managing network roles and troubleshooting the Windows network stack

• Strong experiences ofRADIUS, LDAP and SMAL authentication protocols

• Basic knowledge of IPSec/SSL VPN, data encryption and authentication

• Working experience on Virtual machine environment, i.e VMware / ESXi, Hypervisor

• Demonstrated knowledge of firewalls and Cyber security.

• Have strong network and system troubleshooting capabilities

• Knowledge of general QA procedures and methodologies, as well as software development fundamentals

• Experience configuring, installing, and troubleshooting PC/server software and hardware in a Windows and Unix environment

• Ability to work in a collaborative environment and communicate well with other departments

• Ability to work on assigned tasks under tight time constraints

• Demonstrated ability to write clear and reproducible problem reports, and test results

• Knowledge of programming/scripting skill(python, tcl, etc) is considered an asset

The Canada base salary range for this full-time position is expected to be between $92,300 - $112,800 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.