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# Security Engineer

- **Company:** Fortinet Inc.
- **Location:** Sunnyvale, CA, United States
- **Salary:** $89,000.0 - $140,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Computer Programming, Python (Programming Language), Open Web Application Security, Public Key Infrastructure, Security Information and Event Management, Scripting, Software Security, Firewalls (Computer Science), Information Technology, Fortinet, CIS Benchmarks
- **Published:** September 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://jobs.localjobnetwork.com/apply/add/88243980/1

## About the Role

* Understanding of network/security/system
 * Experience on Fortinet security devices is a big plus.
 * Knowledge with Layer 2-7 protocols, hand on traffic diagnostic.
 * Understanding of Firewalls, PKI and CIS Benchmarks
 * Understanding of common network attacks (OWASP Top 10) and defense methods
 * Understanding of scripting (e.g., Python) for task automation.
 * Strong multi-tasking abilities
 * Excellent English oral and written communications skills
 * Demonstrated ability to work under pressure
 * Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship

Education Requirements:

 * BS degree in Computer Science, Engineering (or equivalent education and experience)

## Description

* Own the administration of security platforms, including WAF, Endpoint protection, SIEM and similar. Provide Tier-3 technical support including troubleshooting, root cause analysis
 * Participate in security incident investigation
 * Manage vulnerability management program across infrastructure, lead the remediation effort and coordination.
 * Fine-tune WAF and endpoint policies based on security alerts, attack trends, and business requirements to strengthen application security.
 * Lead CIS benchmark-based compliance scanning and security hardening initiatives across enterprise environments
 * Develop security automation using scripting and programming languages (e.g., Python) to improve operational efficiency and visibility
 * Responds to and resolves support requests, Coordinates and communicates with users
 * Participate in an on-call rotation for support of systems outside of normal business hours


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