Staff Software Release QA Specialist (Network)

Fortinet, Inc.; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 123,000 - 151,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Health Spending Account

Personal Spending Account

Employee & Family Assistance Plan

RRSP with company match

Paid Time Off and paid health days

Job summary

Fortinet, Inc. is seeking Release QA team members in Burnaby to focus on regression and benchmark testing for FortiOS products. You will execute tests, create specs, and write automation scripts while coordinating with developers to fix defects.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in software testing, strong networking and security knowledge, and experience with test tools and virtualization. Fortinet offers strong benefits and a Canadian salary range.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of software testing experience.
• Solid understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, HTTPS, routing, and switching.
• Working experience with virtual machine environments (e.g., VMware/ESXi, Ubuntu).
• Demonstrated knowledge of firewalls, Linux, and packet sniffing tools.
• Strong knowledge of IPSec, SSL VPN, data encryption, and authentication.
• Mandatory: Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) knowledge.
• Knowledge of general QA procedures and software development fundamentals.
• Experience with test tools such as BP Ixia, Spirent Avalanche, CyberFlood, or TestCenter.
• Experience with frame capture and debugging tools (Wireshark, OmniPeek, etc.).
• Experience configuring, installing, and troubleshooting PC/server software and hardware in Windows and Unix environments.
• Demonstrated ability to logically and analytically troubleshoot software issues.
• Ability to work in a collaborative environment and communicate effectively with other departments.
• Ability to work on assigned tasks under tight time constraints.

Responsibilities

• Execute regression and benchmark performance testing on products using a combination of manual and automated 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.
• Provide technical support and demonstrate relevant technical skills.

Skills

Software testing

Networking basics

Virtual machines

Firewalls/Linux

VPN/security

IPS knowledge

QA fundamentals

Test tools

Packet analysis

Windows/Linux admin

Troubleshooting

Cross-functional collaboration

Time management

Tools

BP Ixia

Spirent Avalanche

CyberFlood

TestCenter

Wireshark

OmniPeek

VMware/ESXi

Job description

Our Release QA team in Burnaby is responsible for ensuring Fortinet products meet the high standards expected before release to the market. We are currently recruiting for team members focused on QA regression and benchmark testing for our FortiOS products.

Technical Job Duties

• Execute regression and benchmark performance testing on products using a combination of manual and automated 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
• Provide technical support and demonstrate relevant technical skills

Job Experience Required

• 5+ years of software testing experience
• Solid understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, HTTPS, routing, and switching
• Working experience with virtual machine environments (e.g., VMware/ESXi, Ubuntu)
• Demonstrated knowledge of firewalls, Linux, and packet sniffing tools
• Strong knowledge of IPSec, SSL VPN, data encryption, and authentication
• Mandatory: Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) knowledge
• Knowledge of general QA procedures and methodologies, as well as software development fundamentals
• Experience with test tools such as BP Ixia, Spirent Avalanche, CyberFlood, or TestCenter
• Experience with frame capture and debugging tools (Wireshark, Omnipeek, etc.)
• Experience configuring, installing, and troubleshooting PC/server software and hardware in Windows and Unix environments
• Demonstrated ability to logically and analytically troubleshoot software issues
• Ability to work in a collaborative environment and communicate effectively with other departments
• Ability to work on assigned tasks under tight time constraints

  The Canada base salary range for this full-time position is expected to be between $123,000 - $151,000 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.

  • 100% company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Health Spending Account
  • 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
  • critical illness, disability, and life insurance
  • Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with a company match to help you save faster for retirement
  • Paid Time Off and flexible leave policies, including paid health days

  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.