SRE Specialist/DevOps Developer

Fortinet, Inc.; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 105,000 - 140,000; 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 and flexible leave policies

Fortinet equity program

Job summary

Fortinet, Inc. is seeking an SRE Specialist/DevOps Developer in Burnaby, Canada, to build large-scale services for global customers. This role demands collaboration with development teams for system provisioning, deployment automation, and system monitoring, utilizing tools like Ansible, Terraform, and Kubernetes. Applicants should have proficiency in programming languages and strong Linux skills. A minimum salary of $105,000, benefits like medical coverage, and a supportive work environment are offered.

Qualifications

• Proficient in at least one programming language: Python, GoLang, Node.js, or Java.
• Strong system administration skills on Linux (RedHat).
• Solid understanding of networking principles (TCP/IP, DNS, routing).
• Experience with Ansible, Terraform, GitLab CI/CD, Jenkins.
• Experience with container technologies including Docker and Kubernetes.
• Familiarity with cloud infrastructure provisioning.
• Knowledge of monitoring tools like Zabbix and Grafana.
• Strong communication skills in English.
• Canadian citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with development teams to maintain application build procedures.
• Automate system provisioning and application deployment.
• Implement system monitoring using tools like Zabbix and Grafana.
• Troubleshoot and resolve system issues.
• Participate in incident response activities.

Skills

Programming language proficiency (Python, GoLang, Node.js, Java)

Linux system administration skills

Basic networking principles

Experience with Ansible, Terraform, GitLab CI/CD, Jenkins

Container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)

Cloud infrastructure provisioning

System monitoring tools (Zabbix, Grafana, Prometheus, Elastic Stack)

Communication skills in English

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. We are currently seeking a dynamic SRE Specialist/DevOps Developer to contribute to the success of our rapidly growing business.

You would act as a SRE Specialist/DevOps Developer for the software development team. This is a great opportunity for experienced candidates that are interested in building large-scale services that service global customers by utilizing different technologies.

As a SRE Specialist/DevOps Developer, your responsibilities will include:

• Collaborate with development teams to design, develop, and maintain application build and provision procedures and tools.
• Automate system provisioning and application deployment using tools like Ansible, Terraform, and Kubernetes.
• Implement and maintain system monitoring and alerting using tools like Zabbix, Grafana, Prometheus, and Elastic Stack/OpenSearch.
• Troubleshoot and resolve system and application-related issues proactively and during incidents.
• Participate in incident response activities, including diagnosis, mitigation, and post-mortem analysis.

We are looking for:

• Proficient in at least one programming language: Python, GoLang, Node.js, or Java
• Strong Linux (RedHat) system administration skills
• Solid understanding of basic computer networking principles (TCP/IP, DNS, routing)
• Professional experience with Ansible, Terraform, GitLab CI/CD, Jenkins
• Professional experience with container technologies, including Docker, Docker Compose, and Kubernetes
• Familiar with cloud infrastructure provisioning and management (knowledge of OpenStack is an asset)
• Working knowledge of system monitoring and analytics tools including Zabbix, Grafana, Prometheus, and Elastic Stack/OpenSearch
• Strong communication skills in English
• Canadian citizenship is required

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 around the globe.

The Canada base salary range for this full-time position is expected to be between $105,000 - $140,000 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.