Fortinet is a global provider of computer and network security solutions with a workforce of roughly 6,400 employees. Recent staffing data shows more than 1,000 new hires against about 630 departures, indicating modest net growth in headcount. The company maintains a balanced mix of customer-facing and technical roles to support its portfolio of firewalls, secure access, and cloud security products. Continuous hiring activity suggests a steady investment in talent to meet enterprise demand for cybersecurity offerings.
Sales and Support is Fortinet’s largest function, accounting for nearly 3,000 employees and a little under half of total headcount. Engineering follows at around 1,660 team members, underscoring the firm’s emphasis on product development and threat-research capabilities. Information Technology, Marketing and Product, and Business Management collectively represent about 20% of staff, while Finance & Administration, Human Resources, Operations, and Quality make up the remainder. This distribution highlights a strong customer engagement focus complemented by sizable engineering and back-office teams that keep the business running smoothly.
Employee data points to a wide geographic footprint. The San Francisco Bay Area—spread across San Francisco, San Jose, and Sunnyvale—hosts the single largest cluster, with just over 750 employees combined. Dallas, Vancouver, Chicago, Ottawa, New York, and Singapore each support midsize teams ranging from roughly 50 to 200 people, enabling regional sales, support, and R&D coverage. An additional group of about 550 employees is recorded under “Other” locations, reflecting Fortinet’s presence in numerous smaller offices and remote roles around the world.