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JOB DESCRIPTION
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Position: Software Engineer
Location: Columbia, Maryland, United States
Type: Permanent F/T
Closing Date: 2007-06-15
Senior Software Engineer (1170)
Sourcefire, Inc., the world leader in intrusion prevention, is transforming the
way organizations manage and minimize network security risks with its 3D
Approach - Discover, Determine, Defend - to securing real networks in
real-time. The company's ground-breaking network defense system unifies
intrusion and vulnerability management technologies to provide customers with
the most effective network security available. Founded in 2001 by the creator
of SnortB., Sourcefire is headquartered in Columbia, MD and has been
significantly recognized for its ability to lead and innovate by customers,
media, and industry analysts - with more than 16 awards and accolades since
January 2005.
Sourcefire, Inc. is looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join our highly
talented and rapidly expanding team at our Headquarters in Columbia, Maryland.
Responsibilities:
* Port, package, and integrate Sourcefire Applications to advanced hardware
solutions
Qualifications:
* At least 3 years experience as a Software Engineer
* Experience with Linux/Unix command line tools/shell scripting
* Experience using C for development in a Unix environment
* Experience with Perl and advanced bash shell scripts
* Experience with Linux/Unix packaging tools like rpm and slackware
* Experience with writing Makefiles and creating build systems
* Linux/Unix System administration skills
* Experience porting between different Software and Hardware platforms
* Comfortable working with hardware (racking equipment, cabling,
installing hard drives, processors, memory or network cards)
* Experience with setting up Networks
* Strong troubleshooting skills
* BSCS, BSEE, or equivalent
Desirable:
* Experience with performance testing using Spirent
Avalanche/Reflector and Smartbits
* Experience with MySql or other databases
Core Competencies:
* Outstanding written and verbal communication skills; ability to
convey advanced technical concepts effectively
* Knowledge and experience with the software development life cycle
* Advanced problem solving skills; ability to develop effective
long-term solutions to complex problems
* Ability to learn new skills and apply them quickly
* Team player; strong team work skills
JOB REQUIREMENTS
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Qualifications:
* At least 3 years experience as a Software Engineer
* Experience with Linux/Unix command line tools/shell scripting
* Experience using C for development in a Unix environment
* Experience with Perl and advanced bash shell scripts
* Experience with Linux/Unix packaging tools like rpm and slackware
* Experience with writing Makefiles and creating build systems
* Linux/Unix System administration skills
* Experience porting between different Software and Hardware platforms
* Comfortable working with hardware (racking equipment, cabling,
installing hard drives, processors, memory or network cards)
* Experience with setting up Networks
* Strong troubleshooting skills
* BSCS, BSEE, or equivalent
Desirable:
* Experience with performance testing using Spirent
Avalanche/Reflector and Smartbits
* Experience with MySql or other databases
Core Competencies:
* Outstanding written and verbal communication skills; ability to
convey advanced technical concepts effectively
* Knowledge and experience with the software development life cycle
* Advanced problem solving skills; ability to develop effective
long-term solutions to complex problems
* Ability to learn new skills and apply them quickly
* Team player; strong team work skills
CONTACT
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You can learn more information on Snort at http://www.snort.org Please apply
online at our career center:
http://hostedjobs.openhire.com/epostings/jobs/submit.cfm?fuseaction=dspjob&jobid=185266&company_id=15640&jobboardid=45
SourceFire is an Equal Opportunity
SourceFire is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Employer ****No Agencies Please*****
Sourcefire Inc.
Sourcefire Inc. Recruiter
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