Sourcefire (SNORT) seeks your expertise

[David Stromberg]

Sourcefire is looking to bring on a talented DevOps guy to join our
talented Vulnerability Research Team.  FreeBSD fanatics preferred!

Sourcefire, Inc. (Nasdaq:FIRE) a world leader in Cyber Security is
transforming the way Global 2000 organizations and government agencies
manage and minimize network security risk.
Sourcefire’s IPS and real-time adaptive security solutions provide security
for the real world of dynamic networks and escalating threats. Today, the
names Sourcefire and Snort have grown synonymous with innovation and Cyber
Security.
Sourcefire is a dynamic environment that inspires employees to create
opportunities by honing their talents and skills every day.  Employees are
self-motivated, results driven and engaged. We recognize and reward quality
results and commitment to our company’s purposes and principles.
Role:
    •    Lead team of developers working primarily on internal applications
    •    Reports directly to the Manager, VRT Department of Intelligence
    •    Provides guidance to and mentors the individual members of
the development team
    •    Architects applications for internal use
    •    Responsible for implementing projects and ensures that
development follows a reasonable time line
    •    Gathers requirements for projects and schedules
projects appropriately
    •    Co-ordinates developers on multiple projects and assigns
developer resources appropriately
    •    Develop and implement long-term strategic goals and
short-term tactical plans for managing and maintaining internal applications
    •    Plan development projects and determine resource requirements
    •    Co-ordinate with Team Lead (Infrastructure & Systems) to deploy
applications on appropriate systems
    •    Produce reports for the VRT senior management as needed 

 Requirements:
    •    C.S. Degree or similar
    •    5+ years of development experience
    •    Strong programming skills in C and/or Java
    •    Strong scripting skills in Perl, Ruby and/or Python
    •    Strong Linux, BSD skills
    •    Strong and effective communicator, able to understand the
business process
    •    The drive to succeed and win is crucial
 Additional:
    •    Knowledge of JavaScript, AJAX, NOSQL, SQL etc.
    •    Experience leading a project or team of developers
    •    Ability to translate requirements from non-technical users into
solid technical requirements
    •    Experience using project tracking tools and source code management
systems (Redmine and Subversion are preferred)
    •    Experience developing on or using FreeBSD preferred, Linux will
suffice
 Work Conditions:
    •    Fast paced, rapidly changing environment
    •    Works closely with researchers, analysts and other weirdos
    •    Moderate to high levels of stress may occur at times
    •    Extremely talented team members and mentors
    •    No special physical requirements, if you can shoot a basketball
you will dominate
    •    Constant internal training, heated discussions, ice cream and
libations

Dstromberg at sourcefire.com
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