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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Consulting Cloud Architect (Remote, US) - **Company:** Fortinet Inc. - **Location:** Chicago, IL, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $228,100.0 - $253,400.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** C (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Amazon Web Services, Proxy Servers, User Authentication, Microsoft Azure, C Sharp (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Software as a Service, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Security, Cloud Engineering, Continuous Integration, Data Structures, DevOps, Programming Tools, Amazon DynamoDB, Perl (Programming Language), Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Virtual Private Networks (VPN), JSON, Python (Programming Language), Network Security, PostgreSQL, Node.Js, Cloud Services, Ansible, Ruby, Workflow Management Systems, Extensible Markup Language (XML), YAML, Scripting, Git, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Fortinet, Puppet, Terraform, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, Docker, Jenkins, Dynamic Application Security Testing - **Published:** July 3, 2026 - **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/main/sendform/8/8/28176/1/12364227?backUrl=%2Fcareer%2F12364227%2FConsulting-Cloud-Architect-Illinois-Chicago ## About the Role * 5+ years of development and/or scripting experience with a major language. * Strong capabilities in one or more of Python, Node.js, C#, C++, C, Ruby, Perl * Understanding of database services such as DynamoDB, PostgreSQL, etc. * Familiarity with CI/CD tools such as git, jenkins * Ability to use data structures such as yaml, XML, JSON * Cloud development experience highly desired with 2-3 using any of AWS, Azure, Oracle OCI, or Google GCP, Alibaba Cloud * Familiarity with orchestration tools (ex. Terraform, Ansible, Chef, puppet, Lambda) * 2 -3 years of experience in the design and implementation of Public Cloud services * 5+ years of experience using cloud tools (ex. Git, AWS Dev tools) * Experience in network security highly desired, including VPN, Proxies, Authentication, etc. * Technical writing and network documentation skills highly desired * Kubernetes and Docker experience highly desired Education: * Bachelor's degree in CompSci or similar and/or equivalent experience required * Master's preferred ## Description Fortinet is seeking a Cloud Architect supporting Public Cloud with a focus on AWS. As a part of the Public Cloud team, this role will support the technical alliance relationship with AWS to develop additional feature integration, novel use cases, and overall improved value of Fortinet on AWS. The position will also support customer engagements and evangelism of Fortinet's cloud-enabled portfolio. The position will work closely with Product Management and Development, Field Sales teams, and customers to deliver lightweight service enhancements leveraging core Public Cloud capabilities. Public Clouds services include IaaS, SaaS. Candidates should have in-depth understanding of cloud security services, such as SCA, DAST, CWP, CSPP, CASB and other SaaS solutions. 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