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# Software Security Engineer

- **Company:** Fortinet, Inc.
- **Location:** London, UK
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Code Review, Cyber Security, Computer Programming, Continuous Integration, Software Debugging, Software Engineering, Tripwire, Software Security, Backend, Tenable Nessus, Fortinet, Checkmarx, Golang, Dynamic Application Security Testing
- **Published:** August 9, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.totaljobs.com/job/software-security-engineer/fortinet-uk-limited-job107814523

## About the Role

Direct experience in these technologies is a bonus but not a requirement. We are looking for relevant experience in comparable technologies and frameworks, and the ability to learn new technologies. We value:

 * Strong programming skills backed by at least 3-5 years of software engineering experience.
 * Familiarity with computer science fundamentals and backend development concepts.
 * Experience in Golang.
 * Experience with threat modelling and security concepts.
 * Some familiarity with Checkmarx/Trivy/Kics or similar tools, as well as DAST tooling in general., Communication and Collaboratio n, We're looking for engineers who communicate clearly, work well with a wide range of collaborators, and enjoy building shared understanding across disciplines. The role suits people who are thoughtful partners to product managers and support teams, value feedback as part of the development process, and bring a sense of ownership and care to both their code and their collaboration.

## Description

* Championing security throughout the FortiDLP product.
 * Help maintain up-to-date and vulnerability-free dependencies.
 * Threat modelling, design and code review.
 * Maintaining and tuning automatic vulnerability checks within Continuous Integration systems.
 * Triage findings of scanning tools and ensure prompt remediations.
 * Liaising with the Fortinet Infosec team to ensure compliance with SOC 2 and ISO 27k certifications., We work on complex, cross-functional features that require close collaboration with engineers across the stack, product managers, technical writers, and support teams. Team members contribute throughout the development lifecycle - from writing technical specifications and coordinating implementation to demoing features internally, supporting launches, and ensuring our solutions are well-documented and maintainable. We also work closely with the support and QA teams to prepare for releases, debug early issues in the field, and ensure a smooth rollout experience. High engineering standards are central to our team culture, including thorough code reviews, rigorous testing, and shared responsibility for quality and reliability.


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