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NGP Management Oy lists this Security Engineer opportunity in sunnyvale, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
This is a newly created position to help meet the IT needs of Fortinet’s rapidly growing workforce. With over 15,000 people worldwide (and growing) and the implementation of new IT systems, we are looking for a Jr. IT Engineer to help us ensure 24x7 support. In this critical role you will be based in our Sunnyvale Headquarters and support our global distribution of network and server systems. This is an excellent opportunity to join a network security company and utilize the latest systems and equipment to support our network availability.
Responsibility
Own the administration of security platforms, including WAF, Endpoint protection, SIEM and similar. Provide Tier-3 technical support including troubleshooting, root cause analysis
Participate in security incident investigation
Manage vulnerability management program across infrastructure, lead the remediation effort and coordination.
Fine-tune WAF and endpoint policies based on security alerts, attack trends, and business requirements to strengthen application security.
Lead CIS benchmark-based compliance scanning and security hardening initiatives across enterprise environments
Develop security automation using scripting and programming languages (e.g., Python) to improve operational efficiency and visibility
Responds to and resolves support requests, Coordinates and communicates with users
Participate in an on-call rotation for support of systems outside of normal business hours
Qualifications
Understanding of network/security/system
Experience on Fortinet security devices is a big plus.
Knowledge with Layer 2-7 protocols, hand on traffic diagnostic.
Understanding of Firewalls, PKI and CIS Benchmarks
Understanding of common network attacks (OWASP Top 10) and defense methods
Understanding of scripting (e.g., Python) for task automation.
Strong multi-tasking abilities
Excellent English oral and written communications skills
Demonstrated ability to work under pressure
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
Education Requirements
BS degree in Computer Science, Engineering (or equivalent education and experience)
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. Earnings for this position are expected to be $89,000 - $140,000 Exact salary offers will be determined by factors such as the candidate's 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 Company’s discretion
Fortinet (NASDAQ: FTNT) secures the largest enterprise, service provider, and government organizations around the world. Fortinet empowers its customers with intelligent, seamless protection across the expanding attack surface and the power to take on ever-increasing performance requirements of the borderless network - today and into the future. Only the Fortinet Security Fabric architecture can deliver security without compromise to address the most critical security challenges, whether in networked, application, cloud or mobile environments. Fortinet ranks number one in the most security appliances shipped worldwide and more than 500,000 customers trust Fortinet to protect their businesses.
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at
Fortinet is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity in our company, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, military/veteran status or any other applicable legally protected characteristics in the location in which the candidate is applying.
This is a newly created position to help meet the IT needs of Fortinet’s rapidly growing workforce. With over 15,000 people worldwide (and growing) and the implementation of new IT systems, we are looking for a Jr. IT Engineer to help us ensure 24x7 support. In this critical role you will be based in our Sunnyvale Headquarters and support our global distribution of network and server systems. This is an excellent opportunity to join a network security company and utilize the latest systems and equipment to support our network availability.
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Worksite address
sunnyvale, CA, 94087, US
Who can apply
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