Sre Specialist

We are the SSP (Support Systems and Processes) **SRE Automation Team**at Fortinet and passionate about building, improving, and maintaining various information systems that serve our employees worldwide, as well as consumer-facing services with high traffic volumes around the world. Service Reliability and Security are our top priorities. As we expand our global deployment, we are currently seeking for an SRE specialist experienced in **System Administration**, **Automation, and Site Reliability Engineering (SRE)**who enjoys collaborating with a cross-functional team.

**As a SRE Specialist, you will be**:

- Proficiently administering Linux servers across distributions such as Ubuntu, Red Hat, and Oracle Enterprise Linux (OEL).
- Designing, maintaining, and executing a suite of tools and scripts to streamline automation and enable self-service capabilities.
- Diagnosing and resolving issues related to security appliances, servers, storage systems, Kubernetes deployments, and network infrastructure to maintain operational integrity and security.Provide on-call support to the critical services.

**We Are Looking For**:

- Master/Bachelor degree in Computer Technologies related fields.
- 5+ years of practical administration experience in Linux (RHEL, Ubuntu). Required experience with Linux operation system itself as well as with production-level software and hardware.
- 3+ years of practical administration experience in Virtualized environments (VMware, LXD, MicroK8s, OpenStack)
- 3+ years of practical experience with automation tools (Ansible/Terraform).
- Knowledge of monitoring network/server systems via SNMP and Zabbix.
- Knowledge of observability tools: Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack, etc.
- Knowledge of industry-standard protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, SMTP, LDAP, HTTPS, SAML).
- Knowledge of CI/CD platforms and DevOps tools (GitLab CI/CD, AWX, Foreman, Docker).
- Knowledge of working with scripting languages (Bash, PowerShell, Python, Go).
- Highly organized, able to multi-task, the ability to work individually, within a team and with other groups.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written across all user levels.
- Strong understanding of security standards, best practices and their implementation.
- Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.

**Bonus Experience**
- Knowledge of Kubernetes and Micro Services is a big plus.
- Knowledge of Software Defined Storage and Networks.
- Knowledge of Data Center Passive/Active Infrastructure is a plus.
- Knowledge of working with networking equipment such as switches and firewalls, besides have a good understanding of computer networking protocols such as STP, OSPF, and BGP.Prior experience with running and maintaining a 24/7 global service.

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**: