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Length: Full time, permanent
   
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Skills:
Software engineer, Perl, Java, Eclipse, XML, XSD, CCNA, network tools, network devices, device adaptors, Ziptie device adaptors, network software engineer
   
Location:   Waltham, Massachusetts
USA
   
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NETWORK ENGINEER/DEVICE ADAPTOR DEVELOPER WITH LEADING SECURITY SOFTWARE COMPANY, Q1 LABS, WALTHAM, MASSACHUSETTS

Are you an experienced and talented Network Software Engineer with strong skill in IP networking who enjoys working with "leading edge" technologies? Do you have a strong background with Perl? Are you looking for an opportunity to work with a world leading enterprise network security software development company? Do you have a desire to use your technical skills to their full potential and to make a real difference with your input and ideas?  Do you enjoy working in an environment where team members have a strong focus on sharing their knowledge and ideas?

If so, this opportunity will be of interest to you.

ABOUT Q1 LABS

Founded in 2001, and with offices throughout North America and Europe, our client, Q1 Labs (http://www.q1labs.com), is recognized as a global leader in the total network security intelligence solutions space.   Q1's mission is to provide complete network and security knowledge, delivered simply, for any customer.  Their client base includes over thirty of the Fortune 100 companies and a broad spectrum of Fortune 500 companies - NASA, MITRE, Hertz, Deloitte, Oracle, JC Penney, Sprint, AT&T, American Airlines, Chevron and Pratt & Whitney to name a few.  In addition, Q1's partners include global networking and security players such as Juniper Networks, Enterasys, McAfee, Sourcefire and Foundry.

Since Q1's inception, they have been recognized in the network security space with numerous awards.  Most recently, they were the only vendor selected for the Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) category in SC Magazine’s special year-end Innovator’s Edition (2010).   They were also a finalist in the SC Magazine Awards for Best Security SIM/SEM Solution in 2010.   And they were named to JMP Securities’ Hot 100 List of Best Privately Held Software Companies.

Security intelligence is one of the hottest sectors in the computer industry and Q1 Labs has achieved phenomenal success in the past two years (in spite of the economic downturn) because of the contributions of their dedicated and talented team.  Q1 grew their customer base by over 600 clients, increased revenues by 75%, profitability by 125%, and grew the size of their team by 42% in 2010 alone.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Q1 Labs is looking for an experienced Network Operations Engineer with a strong background in Perl development to join their  team.

This is an excellent opportunity to work for an industry leader with a team of highly talented software engineers using "leading edge" technologies.  You will be heavily involved in implementing support for the network devices to read configurations and parse the configurations into a common model.  You will work on the team responsible for device integrations.  You will be working on the development of network inventory and configuration management ZipTie device adaptors that discover and manage network devices such as routers, switches and firewalls.  

The Requirements

Our ideal candidate is an experienced network engineer with very strong skills in IP networking and good experience with Perl programming.  Strong experience in a UNIX or Linux environment is a must.  If you have worked on a network tools team at an enterprise that worked with a broad spectrum of vendors' devices, we definitely want to hear from you.  Experience with Java and Eclipse are definite assets as is CCNA certification.
 

The Rewards

In return for your skills and expertise you will receive a very good salary and benefits package, including three weeks vacation and a stock option plan. Relocation expenses are also provided.

The Location

The position is located in Waltham, Massachusetts.

To Apply

If you are interested in the above position, please e-mail your resume in confidence to vicki@people-reach.com.  We will treat any inquiry or resume received with the utmost confidentiality. Under no circumstances will we submit your resume to any client without your prior approval. If you are not personally interested in the position, but know of someone who would be, we would certainly appreciate the referral.