Sre Specialist 3

**Responsibilities**:

- **Networking and Device Management**:

- Manage, configure, and troubleshoot network equipment, especially **Fortinet products **such as **FortiSwitch, FortiGate, FortiManager **, and related devices.
- Ensure the efficient operation of data center networking infrastructure, including routing, switching, and security devices.
- **ISO 27001/SOC2 Compliance**:

- Support security audits by collecting and presenting evidence to demonstrate compliance with **SOC2 **and **ISO 27001 (ISO27K) **standards.
- Maintain documentation for security processes and audit procedures to ensure alignment with regulatory requirements.
- **Data Center Infrastructure**:

- Work with data center infrastructure management software and oversee cabling, installation, and maintenance of passive equipment in racks and data centers.
- Provide hands-on support for hardware installations and infrastructure optimizations.
- **CI/CD Implementation and Management**:

- Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines, automating the build, testing, and deployment of the Internet services.
- **Infrastructure as Code (IaC)**:

- **Automation**:

- Automate repetitive tasks using tools like **SaltStack, Ansible, **and **Terraform **to improve operational efficiency.
- **Linux System Administration**:

- Proficiently administer Linux servers across distributions such as **Ubuntu **, **Red Hat **, and **Oracle Enterprise Linux (OEL) **.
- **Monitoring and Troubleshooting**:

- Diagnose and resolve issues with network infrastructure, security appliances, servers, and storage systems.
- **On-call Support**:

- Provide on-call support for critical services to ensure high availability.
- **Supervise Service Deployment Globally**:

- Occasionally travel to colocation facilities as required, sometimes on short notice.

**Job Experience and Skills Required**
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Technologies or related fields.
- **3+ years **of experience in SRE, DevOps or related roles.
- Hands-on experience with Fortinet products (FortiGate, FortiSwitch, FortiManager).
- Proficiency in data center infrastructure management, including cabling, rack management, and hardware installations.
- Familiarity with in CI/CD tools like Jenkins and GitLab CI/CD.
- Proficiency in automation tools (Ansible, Terraform, SaltStack).
- Familiarity in scripting languages like Bash or Python.
- Knowledge of monitoring tools (Zabbix, Grafana, Elasticsearch, Prometheus).
- Knowledge of industry-standard protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, SMTP, LDAP, HTTPS, SNMP, SAML).
- Familiarity with security standards and best practices (SOC2, ISO 27001).
- Excellent problem-solving, troubleshooting skills and documentation.
- Highly organized, with strong communication skills and the ability to work both independently and in a team.
- Willingness and ability to travel internationally for extended periods (up to 2 weeks at a time).

**Bonus Experience**
- Fortinet certifications, including **NSE4 **or higher and **FCP (Fortinet Certified Professional) **, are highly desirable.
- Security-related certifications, such as **CISSP **, **CISM, CISA, CEH **, or **OSCP **, are a strong advantage.
- Experience with Network Automation protocols such as NETCONF or Python/Go programming languages.
- Prior experience running and maintaining a 24/7 global service.
- Familiarity with GitOps tools like Flux is a big plus.

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.

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