Job Description

We are the MIS (Management Information Systems) SRE Infrastructure team at Fortinet. Our mission is to build, maintain, and continuously improve various information systems that support both our internal employees and high-traffic, consumer-facing services globally. Service reliability, security, and scalability are at the core of what we do. As we continue to scale and expand our global footprint, we are looking for a passionate and experienced SRE Specialist 3 with a strong background in Virtualization, OpenStack, Ceph storage administration, and Networking.


Key Responsibilities


Cloud Infrastructure Management: + Administer and maintain private cloud platforms including OpenStack, Proxmox, and VMware vSphere.
+ Design and execute migration plans from public cloud platforms (e.g., GCP, AWS) to private cloud environments.
+ Build and manage Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) frameworks for automating OS, application, and network provisioning.
Automation: + Automate recurring operational tasks using tools like Ansible and Terraform to increase reliability and efficiency.
+ Create CI/CD pipelines with GitLab
Linux System Administration: + Manage and support Linux servers across multiple distributions such as Ubuntu, Red Hat, and Oracle Enterprise Linux (OEL).
Monitoring & Troubleshooting: + Monitor performance across servers, VMs, containers, applications, and networks.
+ Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to infrastructure, including network components, security appliances, servers, and storage.
On-call Support: + Participate in on-call rotations to provide 24/7 support for critical systems and ensure high service availability.

Qualifications & Experience


5+ years of experience managing production environments. Must have hands-on experience in OpenStack & Ceph Administration. Expertise in server virtualization technologies such as KVM and VMware. Strong Linux server administration skills (RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu). Solid understanding of network administration and standard protocols. Experience with monitoring tools like Zabbix or Nagios. Proficiency in at least one scripting language (e.g., Python, Bash). Skilled in Ansible and Terraform for configuration and provisioning automation. Experience troubleshooting complex systems in Linux/OpenStack/Kubernetes environments. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze logs and identify root causes. Excellent organizational, multitasking, and communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications (Nice to Have)


RHCE (Red Hat Certified Engineer) certification. OpenStack certification. Experience with container platforms such as Docker and Kubernetes. Familiarity with Software-Defined Storage (Ceph) and Networking (OVN/OpenvSwitch). Prior experience in maintaining a 24/7 global service environment.
The Canada base salary range for this full-time position is expected to be between $112,000 - $137,000 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 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.