DescriptionWe are seeking a selfmotivated and experienced Senior Site Reliability Engineer to spearhead the development and expansion of our FortiSASE OpenStack infrastructure. This role demands deep expertise in both Networking and SRE practices with a heavy focus on automation and infrastructure as code (Ansible/Terraform). If youre a seasoned professional who thrives in a fastpaced collaborative environment and can independently drive projects to completion we want to hear from you!
Key Responsibilities:
- Design implement and manage our OpenStackbased private cloud infrastructure ensuring scalability security and high availability.
- Lead the automation of infrastructure provisioning and management using tools like Ansible and Terraform.
- Collaborate with crossfunctional teams to design network and systems architectures troubleshoot complex issues and optimize cloud performance.
- Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines for continuous deployment and infrastructure management.
- Develop and enforce best practices for cloud security networking and operations.
- Drive continuous improvement efforts identifying automation and optimization opportunities.
- Provide leadership and mentoring to junior engineers on OpenStack networking and DevOps practices.
- Offer oncall support for missioncritical environments as necessary.
Required Experience & Skills:
- 8 years of experience in cloud infrastructure DevOps and networking roles.
- Proven experience in OpenStack deployment and management in largescale production environments.
- Strong expertise with networking protocols (e.g. BGP OSPF VLANs IPsec) and Linux network administration.
- Proficiency in Ansible and Terraform for configuration management and infrastructure as code.
- Expertise in Linux system administration (RHEL CentOS Ubuntu).
- Solid understanding of server virtualization technologies (KVM VMware).
- Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins GitLab CI or similar.
- Experience with monitoring solutions like Zabbix Nagios Prometheus and Grafana.
- Proficient in at least one scripting language (Python Bash).
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
Nice to Have:
- OpenStack certifications (e.g. Certified OpenStack Administrator).
- Experience with Ceph for softwaredefined storage.
- Knowledge of containerization technologies like Docker Podman or Kubernetes.
- Familiarity with SDN technologies (e.g. OVN NSXT).
- Experience with ISO27001 or similar standards for data security compliance.
Educational Requirement:
- Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Technology or a related field or equivalent practical experience.
Personal Attributes:
- A proactive selfstarter who can drive projects to completion with minimal oversight.
- Excellent communication and problemsolving skills.
- Strong focus on continuous improvement and automation.
- Ability to collaborate across teams and provide technical leadership.
The US base salary range for this fulltime position is $180k$220k. 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 labor market job type and job level. Exact salary offers will be determined by factors such as the candidates 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 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.