Sr. IT Systems Engineer - Openstack
Apply NowCompany: Fortinet
Location: Sunnyvale, CA 94087
Description:
Job Description
Fortinet is looking for an experienced IT Systems Engineer specializing in OpenStack to join our innovative IT team. With over 15,000 employees worldwide, we are a leader in network security, continually enhancing our IT systems to meet the needs of an evolving digital landscape. In this important role, you will be responsible for the development, delivery, and ongoing operation of our OpenStack-based private cloud platform and virtualization infrastructure.
Your expertise in Linux Administration, datacenter virtualization, and support for production environments will be key to maintaining the security and stability of our cloud systems. This role presents a fantastic opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies while making a direct impact on the success of our network.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop, deliver, and manage an OpenStack-based private cloud platform, ensuring secure and efficient data handling.
- Administer Linux servers (Ubuntu, RedHat, OEL, CentOS) in production environments, maintaining optimal system performance.
- Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues effectively, minimizing disruption and ensuring reliability.
- Provide technical leadership and documentation, supporting a collaborative environment of knowledge sharing across teams.
- Provide on-call support as needed to address urgent issues and ensure system stability.
- Undertake additional responsibilities as required to meet the operational needs of the team.
Skills and Experience Requirements:
- 5+ years of experience in managing and operating production platforms.
- Strong understanding of networking, security, system hardware, and infrastructure.
- Expertise in OpenStack administration and private cloud management.
- Advanced skills in Linux server administration (Ubuntu, RedHat, OEL, CentOS).
- Experience with server virtualization technologies (e.g., KVM, VMware).
- Familiarity with deployment automation tools (e.g., Ansible, Saltstack, custom scripting).
- Proficiency in at least one scripting language (e.g., Bash, Python).
- Excellent multitasking ability, with a track record of working effectively both independently and within a team.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly communicate technical concepts.
Educational Requirements:
- A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field, or a technical diploma combined with relevant work 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 $95,000 - $130,000 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
About Us
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 accommodations@fortinet.com.
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.
Fortinet is looking for an experienced IT Systems Engineer specializing in OpenStack to join our innovative IT team. With over 15,000 employees worldwide, we are a leader in network security, continually enhancing our IT systems to meet the needs of an evolving digital landscape. In this important role, you will be responsible for the development, delivery, and ongoing operation of our OpenStack-based private cloud platform and virtualization infrastructure.
Your expertise in Linux Administration, datacenter virtualization, and support for production environments will be key to maintaining the security and stability of our cloud systems. This role presents a fantastic opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies while making a direct impact on the success of our network.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop, deliver, and manage an OpenStack-based private cloud platform, ensuring secure and efficient data handling.
- Administer Linux servers (Ubuntu, RedHat, OEL, CentOS) in production environments, maintaining optimal system performance.
- Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues effectively, minimizing disruption and ensuring reliability.
- Provide technical leadership and documentation, supporting a collaborative environment of knowledge sharing across teams.
- Provide on-call support as needed to address urgent issues and ensure system stability.
- Undertake additional responsibilities as required to meet the operational needs of the team.
Skills and Experience Requirements:
- 5+ years of experience in managing and operating production platforms.
- Strong understanding of networking, security, system hardware, and infrastructure.
- Expertise in OpenStack administration and private cloud management.
- Advanced skills in Linux server administration (Ubuntu, RedHat, OEL, CentOS).
- Experience with server virtualization technologies (e.g., KVM, VMware).
- Familiarity with deployment automation tools (e.g., Ansible, Saltstack, custom scripting).
- Proficiency in at least one scripting language (e.g., Bash, Python).
- Excellent multitasking ability, with a track record of working effectively both independently and within a team.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly communicate technical concepts.
Educational Requirements:
- A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field, or a technical diploma combined with relevant work 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 $95,000 - $130,000 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
About Us
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 accommodations@fortinet.com.
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.