Infrastructure Quality Assurance Specialist

Fortinet is looking for a Network&Security QA Engineer to join the Infrastructure QA team in Burnaby BC. This is a technical role, delivering testing service for Fortinet datacenter infrastructure.

The Infrastructure QA team performs tests designed to validate Fortinet Cloud services for end-to-end scalability and resiliency.

The position requires candidates with strong experience in network security (preferably in a technical support or QA role) and the ability to gather and analyze complex network and system architectures, to set up testing platforms, to define and execute test cases, and to detail the test results in service reports for both internal and external audience.

The position entails an excellent ability to clearly write all detailed information and to understand and interpret written information.

Key Responsibilities:

• Thorough understanding of testing requirements and analysis of existing topologies (Fortinet devices configuration, network designs, systems administration and monitoring details)
• Writing project related documents (Topologies, Test Plan, Methods of Procedures) with any required technical architecture diagrams
• Provisioning and commissioning of the System Under Test to reproduce the production environment on staging platforms
• Configuring the traffic generators (FortiTester / Spirent / Ixia) to simulate traffic like the traffic monitored in customer production environment
• Define and execute test cases according to the testable requirements
• Analysis and technical investigation of problems involving all Fortinet products
• Follow-up with solution owners (R&D, Network, Systems, DC Hosting) departments to resolve product issues
• Documenting all validation results in a test report to deliver and present at the end of each campaign
• Follow the Infrastructure QA processes for driving the completion of test campaigns
• Develop core competency on Fortinet’s product line and technologies
• Work closely with other departments in the organization

Skills and Attributes Requirements:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills 
• Strong understanding of data networking protocols, specifically TCP/IP, routing and switching is required
• Very good presentation and technical documentation skills
• Good troubleshooting skills with a structured approach to problem solving
• Administrator level working knowledge of Linux, Docker, VMware systems, KVM
• Experience with security products firewalls, IPsec, IDS/IPS, Anti-Spam, AV
• Good understanding of Web application concepts, security and vulnerabilities
• Work experience with Fortinet products an advantage
• Positive, communicative and customer-oriented attitude
• Ability to work in multicultural team environment
• General knowledge of software testing an advantage
• Scripting knowledge an advantage

Educational and Experience Requirements:

• Four years or more experience in network security (technical support or QA)
• Graduate of network and security engineering school

The Canada base salary range for this full-time position is expected to be between $90,000 - $130,000 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.