Principal Cloud Solutions Architect – Cloud Security Consulting & Technical Al

This individual will be part of the Cloud Security Consulting &Technical Alliances team and become the center of excellence for specific Cloud Security technology areas and associated Fortinet products/solutions. They will need to be comfortable in front of customers of all levels and be able to deliver paid consulting services and proof of concepts. Additionally, they will need to write application and automation code to integrate various products and solutions with cloud service provider (CSP)’s native services. Ideal candidates will have excellent knowledge of public cloud technologies, software development experience, network/application security expertise and support four main areas of responsibility:1) Cloud Security Solution ExpertAssist customers with creating multi-cloud and hybrid cloud security blueprints with a focus on vendor-neutral and cloud-agnostic design and implementation best practicesBecome an expert in Fortinet products within cloud solutionsMaintain knowledge of competitive products and servicesRespond to industry analyst inquiries and conduct demos2) Cloud and DevOps Technical Alliance LeadResearch technology partners’ APIs and technical documentation in order to determine integration opportunities.Develop automation code to integrate with CSP products/services and work with Fortinet engineering team to incorporate POC code into various products.Develop customer use cases based on an understanding of a cloud partner’s technology, Fortinet technology and customer needs.Architect and develop integrations with technology partners using cloud and Fortinet best practices.2) Trusted AdvisorAttend customer meetings and provide expert opinion on cloud security design/architectureProvide custom architecture and automation code, as per the requirements set by a given customer for their cloud deploymentsPublish reference architectures for specific use casesHelp drive technical webinars and hands-on demo’s4) EvangelistPublish public information, such as whitepapers and blogs around salient technology topicsWork with product, product marketing, marketing and customer success teams to bring technology partner solutions to market. This includes development, enablement and evangelism.Draft architecture papers for in-depth analysis and reasoning for technology adoptionContinuous active networking within the industry to build relationships and awarenessRequired Skills:The ideal candidate will have 7+ years in roles such as SE, Consulting SE, Cloud Sales Engineer or Solution Architect in the Cloud, Networking, Infrastructure, and/or Cybersecurity industriesIn depth knowledge and hands on experience with one or more of the following cloud platforms: AWS, Azure, GCPWorking knowledge of Python, Java and/or other programming languagesProficiency in modern software architecture using CI/CD, DevOps tools (Ansible / CloudFormation / Azure ARM), Infrastructure as Code (IaC), DevSecOps, Scalability, and API-first strategyExperience with developing in Python, Java and Golang programming languagesCloud certifications such as AWS Solution Architect and GCP Cloud Architect are desiredExperience with GitHub and Jira is a plusPrior experience in designing and building applications using Container and serverless technologies is preferredExperience in GenAI application development is highly desiredExcellent presentation and demo skillsSuperior documentation and technical writing capabilitiesFive or more years of experience with cloud solutions, virtual platforms, and software developmentProficiency in English languages is requiredComfortable in public speakingEducation:Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience. Graduate Degree favorableFortinet offers employees a variety of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 401(k), 11 paid holidays, vacation time, and sick time as well as a comprehensive leave program. Wage ranges are based on various factors including the labor market, job type, and job level. Earnings for this position are expected to be $150,000 - $250,000 Exact salary offers will be determined by factors such as the candidate's subject knowledge, skill level, qualifications, experience, and geographic location.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 discretionFortinet (NASDAQ: FTNT) secures the largest enterprise, service provider, and government organizations around the world. Fortinet empowers its customers with intelligent, seamless protection across the expanding attack surface and the power to take on ever-increasing performance requirements of the borderless network - today and into the future. Only the Fortinet Security Fabric architecture can deliver security without compromise to address the most critical security challenges, whether in networked, application, cloud or mobile environments. Fortinet ranks number one in the most security appliances shipped worldwide and more than 500,000 customers trust Fortinet to protect their businesses.We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at accommodations@fortinet.com.Fortinet is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity in our company, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, military/veteran status or any other applicable legally protected characteristics in the location in which the candidate is applying.Full timePosting Date: 2024-11-08