Staff Software Release QA Specialist (Network)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Health Spending Account

Paid Time Off

Flexible leave policies

Job summary

Fortinet is seeking QA team members in Burnaby to ensure product quality through regression and benchmark testing. The ideal candidate is experienced in software testing and familiar with TCP/IP and firewalls. This full-time position offers a salary range of $123,000 - $151,000 annually along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage.

You will be part of a diverse team working closely with developers to identify defects and improve product quality. Fortinet values diversity and offers equity program participation for all roles.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of software testing experience.
• Solid understanding of networking protocols and software development fundamentals.
• Demonstrated ability to write clear and reproducible problem reports.

Responsibilities

• Execute regression and benchmark performance testing.
• Create and maintain test cases and specifications.
• Identify, document, and track software defects.

Skills

Software testing experience

TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP

Virtual machine environments

Firewalls and Linux

Scripting languages (shell, TCL, PERL, Python)

Teamwork skills

Tools

Wireshark

BP Ixia

Spirent Avalanche

CyberFlood

TestCenter

Job description

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
• Demonstrated ability to write clear and reproducible problem reports and test results
• Demonstrated skills in scripting languages such as shell, TCL, PERL, or Python
• Excellent teamwork skills

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 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.

About Us

Fortinet (NASDAQ: FTNT) secures the largest enterprise, service provider, and government organizations around the world. Fortinet empowers its customers with intelligent, seamless protection across the expanding attack surface and the power to take on ever‑increasing performance requirements of the borderless network - today and into the future. Only the Fortinet Security Fabric architecture can deliver security without compromise to address the most critical security challenges, whether in networked, application, cloud or mobile environments. Fortinet ranks number one in the most security appliances shipped worldwide and more than 500,000 customers trust Fortinet to protect their businesses.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at [e-mail].

Equal Opportunity Employer

Fortinet is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity in our company, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, military/veteran status or any other applicable legally protected characteristics in the location in which the candidate is applying.