Director Cloud Solution Architecture
Director Cloud Solution Architecture
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Job Description:
The Director Cloud Solution Architecture will play a pivotal role in driving the architecture development and security integration of cuttingedge cloud solutions. This role focuses on planning and executing innovative features across Fortinet own cloud platform while ensuring robust security frameworks are in place. The Director will ensure that both private and hybrid cloud architectures are aligned with the organizations strategic objectives while embedding security at every layer of the design and implementation process.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Feature Planning & Innovation:
Lead the design of new cloud features and solutions identifying opportunities to integrate emerging technologies (e.g. AI/ML edge computing) that enhance business capabilities.
Partner with product and business teams to prioritize and plan new cloudbased features ensuring alignment with customer needs and business objectives.
Establish a roadmap for the continuous evolution of the cloud architecture ensuring a forwardlooking approach that keeps the organization competitive.
Cloud Security Integration:
Integrate security best practices into all phases of cloud architecture design and implementation from initial feature planning to deployment.
Implement cloud security frameworks including Could Security Posture Management (CSPM) encryption secure APIs and incident response mechanisms.
Collaborate with risk management teams to develop threat models and implement security solutions that minimize risk.
Collaborate with the cybersecurity team to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements (e.g. SOC2 ISO27K GDPR HIPAA) performing regular audits and remediation.
Stakeholder Management:
Partner with operation business and development teams to ensure new cloud features are aligned with business objectives and deliver value.
Engage with executive leadership to communicate cloud strategy progress emphasizing security integrations and new feature development outcomes.
Collaborate with external vendors and partners to stay ahead of industry trends and leverage cuttingedge technologies.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Technology or a related field. Masters degree preferred.
10 years of experience in IT architecture with a significant focus on cloud technology feature planning and security integration.
5 years of experience in leadership roles managing teams of architects and engineers.
Expertise in public cloud platforms such as AWS Azure or Google Cloud with a deep understanding of cloudnative services and feature development.
Deep expertise in OpenStack architecture deployment and management with experience in networking storage compute and orchestration within private cloud environments.
Strong understanding of hybrid cloud and multicloud strategies including workload migration and interoperability across private and public clouds.
Demonstrated experience in cloud security design and integration including CSPM encryption secure coding and compliance frameworks.
Handson experience with cloud automation DevSecOps and CI/CD pipelines.
Indepth knowledge of security best practices and regulations including SOC2 ISO27K GDPR HIPAA and others.
Proven ability to plan and execute complex cloud projects that involve new features optimization and security controls.
Preferred Skills:
Strong expertise in containerization technologies (e.g. Docker Kubernetes) and microservices architectures within private cloud environments.
Experience with multicloud and private cloud architectures.
Excellent leadership communication and problemsolving skills with a track record of delivering complex cloud projects.
The Canada base salary range for this fulltime position is expected to be between $160000 $180000 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 candidates 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 Companys 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 wellbeing. 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 660000 customers around the globe.
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Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
