Infrastructure QA Engineer, Valbonne

Location EMEA Support Center– Sophia-Antipolis, France

Job Title Infrastructure QA Engineer

Reports to CRT Manager

Job Description Summary Fortinet is looking for an Infrastructure QA Engineer to join the Infrastructure QA team at its EMEA Support Center in Sophia‑Antipolis, France. This is a technical role responsible for delivering testing services for Fortinet’s datacenter infrastructure. The Infrastructure QA team performs tests designed to validate Fortinet Cloud services for end‑to‑end scalability and resiliency. The position requires candidates with strong experience in network security — preferably in a technical support or QA role — and the ability to gather and analyse complex network and system architectures, set up testing platforms, define and execute test cases, and detail test results in service reports for both internal andexternal audiences. The position entails an excellent ability to clearly write all detailed information and to understand and interpret written technical documentation.

Key Responsibilities

Thoroughly understand testing requirements and analyze existing topologies, including Fortinet device configurations, network designs, and systems administration and monitoring details

Write project‑related documents (topologies, test plans, methods of procedure) with required technical architecture diagrams

Provision and commission the System Under Test to reproduce the production environment on staging platforms

Configure traffic generators (FortiTester, Spirent, Ixia) to simulate traffic representative of customer production environments

Define and execute test cases in accordance with testable requirements

Analyze and technically investigate problems involving all Fortinet products

Liaise with solution owners across R&D, Network, Systems, and DC Hosting departments to drive resolution of product issues

Document all validation results in test reports for delivery and presentation at the conclusion of each test campaign

Follow established Infrastructure QA processes for driving the completion of test campaigns

Develop core competency in Fortinet’s product line and technologies

Work closely with other departments within the organization to ensure cohesive project delivery

Skills and Attributes Requirements

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong understanding of data networking protocols, specifically TCP/IP, routing, and switching

Very good presentation and technical documentation skills

Good troubleshooting skills with a structured approach to problem solving

Administrator-level working knowledge of Linux, Docker, VMware, and KVM

Experience with security products including firewalls, IPsec, IDS/IPS, anti-spam, and antivirus solutions

Good understanding of web application concepts, security principles, and common vulnerabilities

Work experience with Fortinet products is a strong advantage

Positive, communicative, and customer-oriented attitude

Ability to work effectively in a multicultural team environment

General knowledge of software testing methodologies is an advantage

Scripting knowledge is an advantage

Educational and Experience Requirements

Four or more years of experience in network security, in a technical support or QA capacity

Graduate of a network and security engineering programme or equivalent discipline

Advanced proficiency in English (written and spoken)

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