Fortinet · 2 months ago
Security Operations Expert
Sunnyvale, CA, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$120K/yr - $145K/yr
5+ years expFortinet is seeking a dynamic and highly skilled Security Operations Expert to join their SOC team, responsible for security monitoring and management systems. This role encompasses incident response, vulnerability management, and system administration of critical security tools, with a focus on enhancing incident detection and response workflows.
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Responsibilities
Monitor and respond to security incidents in alignment with incident response protocols
Conduct vulnerability assessments and manage remediation efforts
Perform log analysis, host-based, and network forensic investigations to identify threats
Administer and maintain security tools such as SOAR, SIEM, Anti-Virus, and similar platforms
Fine-tune incident detection and alert-triggering rules to minimize false positives and improve detection accuracy
Analyze and improve security measures by assessing and updating policies, configurations, and procedures
Maintain situational awareness by tracking emerging threats, attack patterns, and tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs)
Develop comprehensive reports and presentations for both technical and non-technical audiences
Contribute to the SOC’s continuous improvement by refining workflows, automation, and system integrations
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
5+ years of experience in security operations, incident response, or vulnerability management
Hands-on experience administering and configuring security tools such as FortiSOAR, FortiSIEM, and FortiAnalyzer
Strong understanding of detection engineering, fine-tuning alerting rules, and managing SIEM/EDR systems
Proficiency in security frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001) and compliance standards
Familiarity with scripting (e.g., Python, PowerShell) for task automation and tool customization
Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills for rapid issue resolution under pressure
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, for technical and executive audiences
Preferred
Understanding and building playbooks in SOAR in Json/Jinja experience is preferred
Industry certifications such as CISSP, GIAC, CEH, or equivalent are highly preferred
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life and disability insurance
401(k)
11 paid holidays
Vacation time
Sick time
Comprehensive leave program
Company
Fortinet
Fortinet is a provider of network security appliances that include firewalls, security gateways, and complementary products. It is a sub-organization of Fortinet Federal.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$89MKey Investors
Meritech Capital PartnersDEFTA Partners
2009-11-18IPO
2004-03-03Series Unknown· $50M
2003-08-29Series D· $30M
Leadership Team
Ken Xie
Founder and Chief Executive Officer
Michael Xie
Founder, President & CTO
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