Senior IT Specialist
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Posted on:
09-10-2025
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1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Fortinet isrecruiting a Senior IT Specialist to join our FortiStack team based out of Burnaby BC. This team is responsible for the management operation and continued development of our Openstack-based private cloud platform. This position would represent a great fit for IT professionals with heavy experience in Linux Administration Datacenter Virtualization and supporting large-scale Production environments.
As a Senior IT Specialist you will:
- Deploy and operate anOpenStack-based private cloud including implementing measures to secure and protect data.
- AdministerLinux servers (Ubuntu/Red Hat/CentOS).
- Monitor key performance metrics for servers VMs applications and networks.
- Identify document and track software defects discovered during testing.
- Develop maintain and execute tools and scripts to enableautomation and self-service solutions.
- Drivecontinuous improvement by seeking opportunities for automation optimization and efficiency within the cloud environment.
- Troubleshoot and resolve technical problems both independently and collaboratively as part of the broader team.
- Provide technical leadership bysharing knowledge and best practices across teams and peers.
- Participate inon-call support as required.
We AreLooking for:
- 5 years of experience in production platform operation
- A degree or technical diploma in Computer Science Computer Technology or related field.
- Intermediate-Level Experience in Linux server administration (RHEL CentOS Ubuntu)
- Knowledge in server virtualization (KVM / VMware)
- Knowledge in network administration and industry standard protocols
- Knowledge in network server and system monitoring (Zabbix SNMP Syslog.)
- Knowledge of deployment automation (Ansible)
- Knowledge in at least one scripting language (Python Bash etc.)
- Excellent ability to organize multitask work individually and in a team
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Good to Have:
- Knowledge in Openstack administration
- Certification in RHCSA or RHCE
- Certification in Openstack
- Knowledge of DevOps tools (Jenkins Git Ansible etc.)
The Canada base salary range for this full-time position is expected to be between $84000 - $110000 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 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 660000 customers around the globe
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- SQL
- Active Directory
- Information Technology
- Access Points
- System Software
- Database
- Infrastructure
- Linux
- Project Management
- Internet
- Troubleshoot
- PC
- Procedures
- Setup
- hardware
About Company
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