Fortinet is looking for an experienced, highly motivated and passionate Senior Network Specialist to work closely with the Information Systems team.
Job Responsibilities:
Be responsible for deploying network infrastructure across all DC networks
Design and deploy automation system to scale out Fortinet network across multiple DCs.
Create/update/maintain Fortinet DC network standards
Apply network changes per change request
Work with different ISP/Vendors for network peering
Providing daily support for all DC networks
Deploy/maintain office and lab network infrastructure
Create/update/maintain logical and physical network technologies.
Monitor daily operations to ensure continuity of network service.
Perform root cause analysis of critical outage and incidents, participates in developing permanent solutions, and coordinate implementation. Resolving emergency incidents.
Job Experience Required:
Bachelor's degree in a technology related field(Master and above preferred)
7+ years of network experience in large-scale networking environment.
Excellent with dynamic routing protocols: BGP and OSPF (CCIE preferred)
Excellent with Layer2 protocols: STP, LACP, MCLAG etc.
Excellent with advance next-generation firewall technologies
Familiar with network automation: Ansible, Saltstack and python
Familiar with Fortinet security products
Familiar with change management process and tools
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
The Canada base salary range for this full-time position is expected to be between $83,500 - $102,100 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 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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in a technology related field
- Master's degree preferred
- 7+ years of network experience in large-scale networking environments
- Expertise with dynamic routing protocols: BGP and OSPF
- CCIE certification
- Expertise with Layer 2 protocols: STP, LACP, MCLAG
- Experience with advanced next-generation firewall technologies
- Familiarity with network automation tools: Ansible, SaltStack, and Python
- Familiarity with Fortinet security products
- Familiarity with change management processes and tools
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Fortinet Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Fortinet and has not been reviewed or approved by Fortinet.
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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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