Security Engineer

Fortinet

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Work type: On-site
Location: Sunnyvale, CA
Salary: $89,000–$140,000 / yr
Employment: Full-time
Posted: 32 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $178k

This role $114k

$74k most similar roles pay here $231k

This role pays less than 94% of similar roles. Most pay $147,875–$208,800 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $114k versus about $178k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

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About Fortinet

Fortinet is a US-based cybersecurity company best known for its FortiGate next-generation firewalls. It sells a broad security platform spanning network security, SD-WAN, endpoint protection, cloud security, and SIEM/SOC operations.

Fortinet currently has 85 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $150,000–$183,000 across 61 roles with salary data.

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At a glance

TL;DR · Security Engineer

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As a Security Engineer, you will join the IT team to support global network and server systems while ensuring 24x7 availability. You will own the administration of security platforms including WAF, endpoint protection, and SIEM, while providing Tier-3 technical support through troubleshooting and root cause analysis. Your daily responsibilities involve managing vulnerability programs, leading CIS benchmark-based hardening initiatives, and investigating security incidents. To improve operational efficiency, you will develop automation using Python and other scripting languages. The role requires expertise in Layer 2-7 protocols, PKI, firewalls, and defending against OWASP Top 10 attacks. You must possess strong multi-tasking abilities and excellent English communication skills to coordinate with users. This position focuses on strengthening application security and infrastructure hardening within a complex network environment using specialized security devices and tools.

What does a Security Engineer earn in California?

Median $203125 from 41 postings across 18 companies.

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Skills

WAF Endpoint Protection SIEM Python Fortinet Firewalls PKI CIS Benchmarks OWASP Top 10 Layer 2-7 Protocols Vulnerability Management Security Automation Network Security Scripting Root Cause Analysis

What you'll do

Administer security platforms including WAF, Endpoint protection, and SIEM systems.
Provide Tier-3 technical support including troubleshooting and root cause analysis.
Participate in security incident investigations.
Manage the vulnerability management program and lead remediation efforts across infrastructure.
Fine-tune WAF and endpoint policies based on alerts and attack trends.
Lead CIS benchmark-based compliance scanning and security hardening initiatives.
Develop security automation using scripting and programming languages like Python.
Participate in an on-call rotation to support systems outside of normal business hours.

What we're looking for

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent education and experience.
Understanding of network, security, and system fundamentals.
Knowledge of Layer 2-7 protocols and hands-on traffic diagnostics.
Understanding of Firewalls, PKI, CIS Benchmarks, and OWASP Top 10 defense methods.
Understanding of scripting (e.g., Python) for task automation.
Excellent English oral and written communication skills.
Experience with Fortinet security devices (preferred).

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