SOC DevOps Specialist

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

Job summary

Fortinet, Inc. in Canada is seeking a software engineer specialized in security automation, AI-driven workflows, and integration with Fortinet products.

You will design, develop, and maintain automation playbooks, Python services, and REST APIs to enhance SOC operations and incident response. The role emphasizes collaboration with product development and QA, building distributed applications, and advancing agentic AI capabilities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience in software development, cybersecurity engineering, security automation or a related field.
• Hands-on experience with SOAR platforms, security automation playbooks or incident response workflow automation.
• Strong Python development and REST API programming experience.
• Hands-on experience with AI Agents, Agentic AI and MCP concepts.
• Experience with prompt engineering and structured LLM output generation.
• Experience developing and evaluating traditional ML models (e.g., logistic regression, RF, XGBoost, Isolation Forest, k-means).
• Experience with PostgreSQL or other relational databases.
• Experience with Docker, microservices and Linux/Bash.
• Experience with Git, CI/CD (GitLab CI/CD or GitHub Actions).
• Experience building asynchronous or distributed applications.
• Experience with JSON, YAML and Jinja2 templating.
• Knowledge of SDLC and software engineering best practices.
• Experience troubleshooting distributed systems.
• Experience with Fortinet products is a plus.
• Experience with multi-tenant architecture.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain security automation playbooks and workflows using Python.
• Develop AI agents and AI-driven automation for security operations and incident response use cases.
• Build Agentic AI workflows using MCP and modern AI orchestration frameworks.
• Develop Python services, REST APIs and reusable automation components.
• Create and optimize PostgreSQL queries for SOC automation and analytics.
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines, containerized services.
• Debug product issues and collaborate with Product Development and QA teams.
• Support SOC automation, workflow development and platform integration.

Skills

Python

REST API

AI Agents

MCP concepts

Prompt engineering

ML models

PostgreSQL

Docker

Git

CI/CD

Distributed apps

JSON/YAML/Jinja2

SDLC

Troubleshooting

Fortinet products

Multi-tenant architecture

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS / Info Security

Security certifications (CISSP/CCSP/OSCP) a plus

Tools

PostgreSQL

Docker

Git

GitLab CI/CD

GitHub Actions

Linux/Bash

Job description

Job Duties

• Design, develop and maintain security automation playbooks and workflows using Python.

• Develop AI agents and AI-driven automation for security operations and incident response use cases.

• Build Agentic AI workflows using MCP and modern AI orchestration frameworks.

• Develop Python services, REST APIs and reusable automation components.

• Create and optimize PostgreSQL queries for SOC automation and analytics.

• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines, containerized services.

• Debug product issues and collaborate with Product Development and QA teams.

• Support SOC automation, workflow development and platform integration.

Required Technical Skills & Experience

• 5+ years of professional experience in software development, cybersecurity engineering, security automation or a related field.

• Hands-on experience with SOAR platforms, security automation playbooks or incident response workflow automation.

• Strong Python development and REST API programming experience.

• Hands-on experience with AI Agents, Agentic AI and MCP concepts.

• Experience with prompt engineering and structured LLM output generation.

• Experience developing and evaluating traditional machine learning models using techniques such as logistic regression, random forests, XGBoost, Isolation Forest and k-means clustering is an asset.

• Experience with PostgreSQL or other relational databases.

• Experience with Docker, microservices and Linux/Bash.

• Experience with Git, CI/CD (GitLab CI/CD or GitHub Actions).

• Experience building asynchronous or distributed applications.

• Experience with JSON, YAML and Jinja2 templating.

• Knowledge of SDLC and software engineering best practices.

• Experience troubleshooting distributed systems.

• Experience with Fortinet products is a plus.

• Experience with Multi-tenant architecture.

Required Soft Skills

• Strong ownership and accountability.

• Self-motivated and passionate about learning new technologies.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Educational & Certification Requirements

• Bachelor\'s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Software Engineering or a related field.

• Security certifications (CISSP, CCSP, OSCP, etc.) are a plus.

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.

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.

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.