Software Security Engineer

Company: Fortinet
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Location: London
Job Description:

Overview

In this role, you strengthen the security of the FortiDLP platform, helping to embed secure development practices across the product. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and remediate vulnerabilities, and ensure alignment with SOC 2 and ISO 27k standards. You’ll work on threat modelling, code reviews, and automated security checks that scale with a data-heavy product. This is an opportunity to influence security culture and deliver impactful protections for customers worldwide.

Pay / Benefits

  • Total Rewards package to support health and financial well-being
  • welcoming work environment

Responsibilities

  • Champion security across the FortiDLP product
  • Maintain up-to-date, vulnerability-free dependencies
  • Perform threat modelling, design and code reviews
  • Maintain and tune automated vulnerability checks within CI systems
  • Triage findings from scanning tools and drive remediations
  • Coordinate with Fortinet Infosec to ensure SOC 2 and ISO 27k compliance

Key requirements

  • Strong programming skills with 3–5 years of software engineering experience
  • Backend development fundamentals
  • Experience in Golang
  • Knowledge of threat modelling and security concepts
  • Familiarity with Checkmarx, Trivy, Kics or similar tools and DAST tooling
  • Ability to learn new technologies and work with cross-functional teams
  • Clear communication
  • Collaborative mindset
  • Ownership and accountability
  • Golang
  • Threat modelling
  • Security concepts

Posted: September 14th, 2026