Fortinet · 8 hours ago
Junior Firmware Engineer – Network Security & Filtering
San Jose, CA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$90K/yr - $160K/yr
0+ years expFortinet is a leading cybersecurity company that secures enterprise, service provider, and government organizations globally. They are seeking a Junior Firmware Engineer to work on network security features within OpenWrt-based firmware, focusing on firewall rules, DNS filtering, and IDS/IPS configuration under mentorship.
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Responsibilities
Configure, test, and tune existing IDS/IPS systems under senior guidance
Assist with DNS filtering and firewall rule improvements
Write test cases to validate expected security behavior
Analyze logs and network traffic to understand detections and outcomes
Contribute to security specifications and documentation with mentorship
Use AI tools for log analysis and research with careful validation
Participate in code reviews and security discussions
Qualification
Required
B.S. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity, or related field (0–2 years experience)
Proficiency in C and basic scripting (Python or shell)
Understanding of core networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, firewalls)
Familiarity with Linux environments
Analytical mindset and attention to detail
Interest in learning secure development practices
Preferred
Exposure to IDS/IPS tools, firewalls, or content filtering
Coursework or projects related to network security
Experience analyzing network traffic
Participation in open-source projects
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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