Fortinet is recruiting a skilled Kubernetes Administrator 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 Openstack specialists or Kubernetes experts.
As a Kubernetes Administrator, you will:
- Play a leading role in the implementation and administration of our Kubernetes-based solutions
- Successfully managing our Kubernetes infrastructure
- Be identifying, troubleshooting and diagnosing application-related issues as they arise
- Provide ongoing development support to the FortiStack team and private cloud-related projects
We Are Looking for:
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent experience
- Experience with Rancher, RKE2
- Knowledge of using Talos Linux
- Experience with K8 components and larger cluster administration experience
- Experience with Kubernetes deployment, troubleshooting and administration
- Solid understanding of both general and Kubernetes networking/firewall concepts and their role with regards to Kubernetes infrastructure and application delivery
- Experience with virtualization such as Openstack, Kubevirt, VMware
- Experience with troubleshooting Linux operating systems
- Knowledge of CI/CD tool just as Jenkins or Gitlab CI/CD would be desirable
- Experience with ArgoCD
- Basic network knowledge and experience with Cilium CNI (eBPF)
- Good communication skills
Bonus:
- Certification in CKA or KCNA
- Certification in RHCE
- Certification in Openstack
- Certification in VMware VCAP, NSX
- Certification in CCIE
- Certification in PMP, ITIL
- Knowledge in Kubernetes application management (Helm, Operators, etc.)
- Knowledge in software defined storage and network
- Experience in ISO27001
The Canada base salary range for this full-time position is expected to be between $120,000- $ 140,000 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 candidate’s 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
About Our Team:
Join our team, known for its collaborative ethos, working seamlessly with global customers, internal engineering teams and product development groups. Our team culture emphasizes continuous learning, innovation, and a strong commitment to customer satisfaction. We embrace Fortinet’s core values of openness, teamwork and innovation, fostering an environment where team members support each other, share knowledge. Our inclusive and dynamic team thrives on collaboration and is driven by the shared goal of maintaining Fortinet’s high standards of excellence in cybersecurity solutions
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 660,000+ customers around the globe
About UsFortinet makes possible a digital world that we can always trust through its mission to protect people, devices, and data everywhere. This is why the world’s largest enterprises, service providers, and government organizations choose Fortinet to securely accelerate their digital journey. The Fortinet Security Fabric platform delivers broad, integrated, and automated protections across the entire digital attack surface, securing critical devices, data, applications, and connections from the data center to the cloud to the home office. Ranking #1 in the most security appliances shipped worldwide, more than 615,000 customers trust Fortinet to protect their businesses. And the Fortinet NSE Training Institute, an initiative of Fortinet’s Training Advancement Agenda (TAA), provides one of the largest and broadest training programs in the industry to make cyber training and new career opportunities available to everyone.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent experience
- Experience with Rancher and RKE2
- Knowledge of Talos Linux
- Experience with Kubernetes components and large cluster administration
- Experience with Kubernetes deployment, troubleshooting and administration
- Solid understanding of general and Kubernetes networking and firewall concepts
- Experience with virtualization (OpenStack, KubeVirt, VMware)
- Experience troubleshooting Linux operating systems
- Basic network knowledge and experience with Cilium CNI (eBPF)
- Experience with ArgoCD
- Knowledge of CI/CD tools such as Jenkins or GitLab CI/CD
- Good communication skills
- Certifications (CKA, KCNA, RHCE, OpenStack, VMware VCAP/NSX, CCIE, PMP, ITIL)
- Knowledge in Kubernetes application management (Helm, Operators)
- Knowledge in software defined storage and network
- Experience in ISO27001
Fortinet Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare offerings appear comprehensive, including medical, dental, vision, counseling, wellness programs, and HSA/FSA options. Some materials also highlight affordability and multiple plan choices.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off is described as strong, with PTO and reports of flexible or even unlimited PTO depending on team or manager. These options contribute to a perception of good flexibility.
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Parental & Family Support — Support includes maternity and paternity leave alongside childcare/parenting resources and adoption/surrogacy assistance. This indicates robust family-oriented benefits.
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