Fortinet

Fortinet

Security Operations Expert

Sunnyvale, CA, United States · Senior · Full-time

No sponsorship$92k-$112kDetected 5 days ago
PythonPowerShellCybersecuritySIEMSOARSOC OperationsDetection EngineeringIncident ResponseComplianceCommunicationCollaborationPublic SpeakingCISSP

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odds of building a lasting career here

48Sponsors, lottery-bound
Cap-exempt (no lottery)0
Sponsors this role82
Entry-level history0
PERM / green-card track0
Lottery odds (Level II)66
Fits your clock70

Sponsors, but it's cap-subject — you still face the weighted lottery (~30% per draw at Level II). Good if you win; have a cap-exempt backup on your list.

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H-1B wage level

the lottery is wage-weighted — each level is one more entry

Level I · 1×
Level I$104,1871 entry
Level II$150,2182 entries
Level III$196,2483 entries
Level IV$242,2784 entries

The bottom of this range ($92,000) is below the Level I prevailing wage of $104,187. An H-1B cannot be filed below the prevailing wage, so an offer at the floor of this band could not be sponsored as posted.

DOL prevailing wage, 2026-27 wage year · Information Security Analysts (15-1212) · San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA. Wage level is derived by USCIS from the offered wage, occupation and worksite; the occupation shown is inferred from the job title.

Employer immigration record

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Green-card intent detected

Fortinet, Inc. obtained a prevailing wage determination for Sales Engineers in Sunnyvale, CALIFORNIA on 2026-06-15. No matching green-card filing appears in our data yet. The determination expires in 7 days (2026-09-12), and a green-card filing must follow before then or the employer starts over.+2 more active determinations on file

Green-card follow-through: 79%

Of 43 labor certifications old enough to have been used, 9 expired without the employer filing the next step. Median time from filing to decision: 488 days.99% of their filings were for a worker who already held the job.Only certifications past the 180-day window are counted — recent ones cannot have expired yet.

Sourced from Department of Labor LCA, PERM and prevailing-wage disclosure data. Employer matching is by name, so figures may be split across an employer's legal entities. Absence of a filing means none appears in our copy of the data, not that none exists.

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About the role

  • Join Fortinet, a cybersecurity pioneer with over two decades of excellence, as we continue to shape the future of cybersecurity and redefine the intersection of networking and security.
  • This role encompasses incident response, vulnerability management, and system administration of critical security tools.
  • The ideal candidate will also fine-tune detection rules to enhance the effectiveness of incident detection and response workflows.

Responsibilities

  • 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.
  • 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.

Requirements

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
  • Hands-on experience administering and configuring security tools such as FortiSOAR, FortiSIEM, and FortiAnalyzer. Understanding and building playbooks in SOAR in Json/Jinja experience is preferred.
  • Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills for rapid issue resolution under pressure.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, for technical and executive audiences.
  • About Our Team:
  • Join our team, known for its collaborative ethos, working seamlessly with global customers, internal engineering teams and product development groups. Our team culture emphasizes continuous learning, innovation, and a strong commitment to customer satisfaction. We embrace Fortinet's core values of openness, teamwork and innovation, fostering an environment where team members support each other, share knowledge, and leverage AI to solve complex technical challenges. Our inclusive and dynamic team thrives on collaboration and is driven by the shared goal of maintaining Fortinet's high standards of excellence in cybersecurity solutions.
  • The US base salary range for this full-time position is $92,000-$112,000. Fortinet 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 labour market, job type, and job level. Exact salary offers will be determined by factors such as the candidate's subject knowledge, skill level, qualifications, experience, and geographic location.

Nice to have

  • Hands-on experience administering and configuring security tools such as FortiSOAR, FortiSIEM, and FortiAnalyzer.
  • Industry certifications such as CISSP, GIAC, CEH, or equivalent are highly preferred.

Compensation

  • The US base salary range for this full-time position is $92,000-$112,000.

Benefits

  • We offer a supportive work environment and a competitive Total Rewards package to support you with your overall health and financial well-being.

Company info

  • Join our team, known for its collaborative ethos, working seamlessly with global customers, internal engineering teams and product development groups.
  • Our team culture emphasizes continuous learning, innovation, and a strong commitment to customer satisfaction.
  • We embrace Fortinet's core values of openness, teamwork and innovation, fostering an environment where team members support each other, share knowledge, and leverage AI to solve complex technical challenges.
  • Our inclusive and dynamic team thrives on collaboration and is driven by the shared goal of maintaining Fortinet's high standards of excellence in cybersecurity solutions.
  • The US base salary range for this full-time position is $92,000-$112,000.
  • Fortinet 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 labour market, job type, and job level.
  • 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 the time of hire and annually at the Company's discretion.
  • Why Join Us:
  • We encourage candidates from all backgrounds and identities to apply.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
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