Cloud Solution Architect

Fortinet, Inc.; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 182,000 - 222,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan

11 paid holidays

Vacation and sick time

Comprehensive leave program

Job summary

A leading cybersecurity company based in Sunnyvale is seeking a Cloud Solution Architect to become a core part of their Cloud Security Consulting team. Ideal candidates will possess over 10 years of experience in cloud and cybersecurity roles, with specific knowledge of public/private cloud technologies like AWS and Azure. The position offers a salary range of $182,000-$222,000, and includes comprehensive benefits such as medical and 401(k). Candidates with strong presentation skills and a passion for cloud solutions are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in SE, Consulting SE, Software Architect, or Solution Architect roles.
• In-depth knowledge and hands-on experience with AWS, Azure, GCP, NSX.
• Experience in building Agent AI applications.
• Working knowledge of modern software architecture and Infrastructure as Code.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers with multi-cloud and hybrid cloud security blueprints.
• Provide expert opinion on cloud security design and architecture.
• Conduct training/education for new technologies.
• Publish technical documents and engage in networking within the industry.

Skills

Expertise in public/private cloud technologies

Software development experience

Network/application security expertise

Generative AI / Agent AI experience

Excellent presentation and demo skills

Superior documentation and technical writing

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent

Graduate Degree favorable

Tools

CI/CD tools (Ansible/CloudFormation/Azure ARM)

Python

Java

Job description

Cloud Solution Architect

This individual will be part of the Cloud Security Consulting team and become the center of excellence for specific Cloud Security technology areas and associated Fortinet products/solutions. They will need to be comfortable in front of customers of all levels and be able to deliver paid consulting services and proof of concepts. Ideal candidates will have excellent knowledge of public and/or private cloud technologies, software development experience, network/application security expertise, Generative AI / Agent AI experience, and support four main areas of responsibility:

1) Cloud and AI Security Solution Expert

• Assist customers with creating multi-cloud and hybrid cloud security blueprints with a focus on vendor-neutral and cloud-agnostic design and implementation best practices
• Work with other team members to develop Agent AI applications to address customers’ challenges in the cloud and cybersecurity domains effectively
• Become an expert in Fortinet products within cloud solutions
• Maintain knowledge of competitive products and services
• Respond to industry analyst inquiries and conduct demos

2) Trusted Advisor

• Attend customer meetings and provide expert opinion on cloud security design/architecture
• Provide custom architecture and automation code, as per the requirements set by a given customer for their cloud deployments
• Publish reference architectures for specific use cases

3) Continuous Learner

• Dedicate a percentage of their time to ongoing training/education for new technologies
• Help drive technical webinars and hands-on demos
• Help the NSE institute with advanced course materials
• Help training teams at SE Training events

4) Evangelist

• Publish public information, such as whitepapers and blogs around salient technology topics
• Draft architecture papers for in-depth analysis and reasoning for technology adoption
• Continuous active networking within the industry to build relationships and awareness

Required Skills

• The ideal candidate will have 10+ years in roles such as SE, Consulting SE, Software Architect, or Solution Architect in the Cloud, Networking, Infrastructure, and/or Cybersecurity industries
• In depth knowledge and hands on experience with one or more of the following public/private cloud platforms: AWS, Azure, GCP, NSX
• Proficiency in modern software architecture using CI/CD, DevOps tools (Ansible / CloudFormation / Azure ARM), Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Scalability, and API-first strategy
• Prior experience in building Agent AI applications is highly desired
• Working knowledge of Python, Java and/or other programming languages
• Cloud certifications such as AWS Solution Architect and GCP Cloud Architect are desired
• Prior experience in designing and building applications using Container and serverless technologies is preferred
• Excellent presentation and demo skills
• Superior documentation and technical writing capabilities
• Five or more years of experience with cloud solutions, virtual platforms, and software development
• Proficiency in English languages is required
• Comfortable in public speaking

Education

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience. Graduate Degree favorable

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $182,000-$222,000. Fortinet offers employees a variety of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 401(k), 11 paid holidays, vacation time, and sick time, as well as a comprehensive leave program.

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, experience, and geographic location.

All roles are eligible to participate in the Fortinet equity program. Bonus eligibility is reviewed at the 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 890,000+ customers around the globe.