FreeBSD jobs in San Diego, CA, USA

[Wes Peters]

St. Bernard Software is a rapidly growing, software products company in 
San Diego, CA. St. Bernard Software is a global provider of security 
solutions that protect against data loss, system threats, and Internet 
abuse. Through its products and services, St. Bernard Software helps 
companies protect their bottom line by securing networks against major 
risks before they happen. We currently have the following openings 
related to FreeBSD:

Software Engineer (iPrism)

	Join the iPrism development team in maintaining and enhancing our award 
	winning iPrism web filtering appliance. This job will be responsible to 
	assisting with the definition and implementation of new features and 
	upgrades in software and hardware integration. Includes up front analysis 
	and design work, as well as coding, integration and debugging. Work is 
	done in a FreeBSD environment using open source tools. Tasks vary from 
	small 2-3 weeks jobs to larger, multi-month tasks. Some work will be done 
	individually, other as part of a larger team. Assist Technical Support 
	and Quality Assurance staff in troubleshooting and testing the product. 
	Occasionally work with external customers. Some authoring of help text 
	and other technical documentation.

	o Bachelors degree plus 3 to 5 years experience in software development.
	o Strong UNIX/FreeBSD internals and networking.
	o Configuration management (e.g. CVS, GNATS, make).
	o Experience programming in the following languages: C/C++, Perl, shell.
	o i386 architecture knowledge a plus.
	o Java, PHP and SQL experience a plus.


Software Engineer (ePrism)

	Responsibilities will revolve around all UI accesses with the ePrism Mail 
	filtering appliance, including administration, configuration and end-user 
	interactions. Strong human factors knowledge and detailed implementation 
	skills are imperative. A strong background in programmatic access to SQL 
	databases and intimate knowledge of PHP4 and Java (Swing & AWT) are 
	critical. Work is performed on FreeBSD, using primarily open-source 
	development tools. We have a team-focused atmosphere in which the 
	successful applicant will be expected to contribute significantly toward 
	requirements, design and implementation phases. Strong communication 
	skills will be expected throughout our process-driven software lifecycle.

	o Bachelors degree plus 5 years experience in user interface software 
	  development.
	o Strong Unix development environment skills: CVS, make files, bug 
	  tracking.
	o Required languages: HTML/DHTML, PHP4, Java, Perl, and Bourne shell.
	o Database experience: SQL, JDBC, Berkeley DB.
	o Graphics manipulation, visual layout, and human factors proficiency.
	o Experience plusses: Ant, PostgreSQL, C/C++, embedded environments.


Software Quality Assurance Engineer (iPrism)

	Candidate will be very hands-on, directly responsible for test 
	verification of the iPrism products.  Test plan and test case development
	for new product features.  Work closely with developers and technical 
	support to communicate and resolve product issues.  Analyze problems in a
	software, hardware and network environment.  Produce product defect
	reports, status reports, and other reports as required.  Report work 
	progress and issues to the test lead.

	o BS degree in Computer Science or related equivalent.
	o 2-3 years experience in Software QA, including product testing.
	o Proficient in creating test plans, test matrices and test cases.
	o Strong software troubleshooting & software problem analysis skills.
	o Strong knowledge in Unix and Windows administration.
	o Strong networking skills and experience working with network appliances 
	  (routers, switches, load balancers, etc).
	o Strong software and networking analytical skills.
	o Experience with Internet application protocols: IP, TCP, UDP, HTTP/
	  HTTPS, DNS, LDAP, and NTLM. SMTP, FTP and SSL a plus.
	o Experience with SQL.
	o Experience using multiple browser versions in a QA environment.
	o Experience using all versions of the Windows Operating Systems in a QA 
	  environment.
	o Experience creating automated test tools using either C/C++, Java, or a 
	  scripting language is a plus.
	o Ability to clearly communicate in English, both verbally and in 
	  writing.
	o Visa Sponsorship is NOT provided.

Salary for all positions is Market/DOE.
St. Bernard Software offers excellent salary and benefit packages.

For more information on these and other openings at St. Bernard Software, 
see the St. Bernard Software employment page at:

	http://www.stbernard.com/employment.asp

To be considered, please reply with résumé AND COVER LETTER explaining how 
your experience will help you perform the tasks listed under 
"Responsibilities."

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Wes Peters                                               wes at softweyr.com