Cloud Security Developer

Perception Point
Perception Point

Software Engineering

Sunnyvale, CA, USA

USD 150k-183k / year + Equity

Posted on Jul 12, 2026

Job Opening: Cloud Security Developer

Location: Remote / Silicon Valley, USA / Canada
Company: Fortinet
Position: Cloud Security Developer

Job Overview
Fortinet is seeking an experienced Cloud Security Developer to join the FortiCASB team.
This role focuses on designing, developing, and optimizing our SaaS based security platform,
ensuring secure and scalable cloud access security solutions. If you are passionate about cloud security,
SaaS development, and large-scale distributed systems, we invite you to join us in strengthening enterprise
cloud security.

Responsibilities
- Develop and enhance cloud security capabilities for CASB product, ensuring high availability and performance
- Implement Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB) features, such as cloud data protection, compliance enforcement, and threat detection
- Optimize SaaS platform architecture for security, scalability, and cost efficiency
- Work with DLP (Data Loss Prevention) and DSPM (Data Security Posture Management) teams to integrate security solutions
- Design and develop APIs and microservices to improve automation and system integrations
- Troubleshoot and optimize system performance, data processing, and security enforcement mechanisms

Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent experience
- Three or more years of experience in cloud security development or SaaS application development
- Proficiency in Java and Python
- Strong knowledge of AWS services, including Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, S3, Kinesis, IAM, and VPC
- Experience with Kubernetes, Docker, and microservices architecture
- Familiarity with OAuth, SAML, OpenID Connect, and Zero Trust security models
- Understanding of cloud security best practices and compliance frameworks such as GDPR, SOC2, and NIST
- Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases such as PostgreSQL, DynamoDB, and Elasticsearch
- Strong analytical skills and the ability to work efficiently in a distributed team environment
- Experience in data mining, anomaly detection, or predictive analytics, preferably in security or cloud environments

Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with security solutions such as CASB, DLP, SIEM
- Knowledge of Terraform, Ansible, and CI/CD pipelines
- Familiarity with large-scale data processing, stream analytics, and cloud security monitoring
- Background in identity and access management and cloud compliance

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

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $150,000-$183,000. 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. We offer a supportive work environment and a competitive Total Rewards package to support you with your overall health and financial well-being.

Embark on a challenging, enjoyable, and rewarding career journey with Fortinet. Join us in bringing solutions that make a meaningful and lasting impact to our 890,000+ customers around the globe.


Fortinet (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.