Security Engineer

NIKSUN is the recognized worldwide leader in making the Unknown Known, by using next generation technology that revolutionizes the way networks and services are secured, protected, and managed. The company develops and deploys a complete range of award-winning forensics, compliance, security surveillance and performance management solutions for applications ranging from core infrastructures to edge and branch environments.
Key Responsibilities:
Vulnerability/Exploit/Malware research and content creation in the form of signatures and alarm specifications
Threat intelligence research
Testing security modules of NIKSUN products, such as IDS, Anomaly, Blacklist, Threat Intelligence, etc.
Demo script preparation to showcase security features
Required Qualifications:
2-5 years of work experience and strong knowledge of network security
Understanding of network protocols (TCP/IP, OSI layers, UDP, etc.) and network security concepts (IDS/IPS, firewalls, encryption)
Experience with open-source packet tools (snort, tcpdump, wireshark, etc.)
Demonstrated working knowledge of Windows and UNIX based operating systems
Experience with UNIX shell languages (SH, BASH, CSH, etc.)
Desired Qualifications:
Knowledge of packet-level analysis
Knowledge in writing and optimizing IDS rules
Experience with source code control applications (eg., Gitlab, CVS, SVN)
Knowledge and experience with at least one programming language (eg., Python, C/C++)
Knowledge and use of Windows Office365 products
Educational Requirements:
- BS degree or higher in Computer Science
- Certifications are a plus (Security+, SSCP, GIAC, CISSP)

Work arrangement
Yes