Cloud Solutions Architect

Join Fortinet, a cybersecurity pioneer with over two decades of excellence, as we continue to shape the future of cybersecurity and redefine the intersection of networking and security. At Fortinet, our mission is to safeguard people, devices, and data everywhere. We are currently seeking a dynamic Cloud Solution Architect to contribute to the success of our rapidly growing business.

The Role

As a Cloud Solution Architect you will be part of the Cloud Security Consulting team and become the center of excellence for specific Cloud Security technology areas and associated Fortinet products/solutions. You will need to be comfortable in front of customers of all levels and be able to deliver paid consulting services and proof of concepts. Ideal candidates will have excellent knowledge of public and/or private cloud technologies, software development experience, network/application security expertise and support four main areas of responsibility:

1) Cloud Security Solution Expert

• Assist customers with creating multi-cloud and hybrid cloud security blueprints with a focus on vendor-neutral and cloud-agnostic design and implementation best practices
• Become an expert in Fortinet products within cloud solutions
• Maintain knowledge of competitive products and services
• Respond to industry analyst inquiries and conduct demos

2) Trusted Advisor

• Attend customer meetings and provide expert opinion on cloud security design/architecture
• Provide custom architecture and automation code, as per the requirements set by a given customer for their cloud deployments
• Publish reference architectures for specific use cases

3) Continuous Learner

• Dedicate a percentage of their time to ongoing training/education for new technologies
• Help drive technical webinars and hands-on demo's
• Help the NSE institute with advanced course materials
• Help training teams at SE Training events

4) Evangelist

• Publish public information, such as whitepapers and blogs around salient technology topics
• Draft architecture papers for in-depth analysis and reasoning for technology adoption
• Continuous active networking within the industry to build relationships and awareness

Your Skills & Experience

• The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in roles such as SE, Consulting SE, or Solution Architect in the Cloud, Networking, Infrastructure, and/or Cybersecurity industries.
• In depth knowledge and hands on experience with one or more of the following public/private cloud platforms: AWS, Azure, GCP, NSX.
• Proficiency in modern software architecture using CI/CD, DevOps tools (Ansible / CloudFormation / Azure ARM), Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Scalability, and API-first strategy.
• Working knowledge of Python, Java and/or other programming languages.
• Cloud certifications such as AWS Solution Architect and GCP Cloud Architect are desired.
• Prior experience in designing and building applications using Container and serverless technologies is preferred.
• Excellent presentation and demo skills.
• Superior documentation and technical writing capabilities.
• Three or more years of experience with cloud solutions, virtual platforms, and software development.
• Proficiency in English languages is required.
• Comfortable in public speaking.

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.

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