Red Cloak Software Developer in Test and Automation (Python, TCP/IP Networking, Windows, Elastic Search) - SecureWorks

SecureWorks is a global leader in providing intelligence-driven information security solutions. We play an important role, as no organization in the world is immune from cyberattacks and the nature of the attack is changing every day. Internet security is a problem that will never be solved. Unlike point products that address a specific technology issue, we attack the problem holistically by analyzing threat actor tactics, techniques and procedures, and develop solutions using best-of-breed technologies to protect our clients. We are one of the best in the world at understanding the threat.

In short, we give our clients an early warning capability. SecureWorks was founded in 1999 and headquartered in Atlanta, Ga., with offices in all the major security markets around the globe. We have more than 2,000 team members, and partner with more than 4,200 clients in 59 countries to keep the bad guys out of their networks. We’ve been consistently recognized by industry analysts, readers’ polls and as a leader in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for managed security services, worldwide.

Role Overview

As a Software Developer in Test and Automation, you will be among our top-notch quality and automation engineers, building innovative security products to deliver industry leading, intelligence-based information security services. We protect our customers by disrupting attacker tradecraft so we can deny them access to the networks we protect. This is a challenging and rewarding role where interesting projects in security are implemented in order to protect our clients.  If you are clever, have the technical chops for it, and are interested in protecting the good guys by disrupting the bad guys, our team may be right for you. 

Role Responsibilities

-Design and development associated with automated software testing, using a range of applicable technologies 

-Lead testing and fixing of new or enhanced products; Create technical documentation of software testing tools and solutions; Protect Intellectual property by working appropriate legal elements (ex: procurement, patents, and open source)

-Work collaboratively to define best practices around test strategy, automation code, automation technologies, and test framework

-Work with the team to develop, maintain, and communicate current development schedules, timelines and development status

-Review requirements, specifications and designs to assure product quality; Develop and implement plans and tests for product quality or performance assurance, including Analyzing requirements and developing comprehensive, innovative testing solutions; Modify existing testing tools and software to add new functions, adapt to new hardware, improve performance or enhance efficiency and effectiveness; Drive idea generation for new testing tools, process, and methodologies  

As a managed security provider, SecureWorks expects its employees to understand and apply commonly known security practices and possess a working knowledge of applicable industry controls such as NIST 800-53.  Employees will be expected to acknowledge their security responsibilities in writing prior to gaining access to company systems.   Employees will be required to maintain a working knowledge of local security policies and execute general controls as assigned.

Requirements 

-Experience writing automation for testing and testing code, for Windows and applications tightly integrated with Windows (Driver testing experience on Windows is a plus)

-Elasticsearch, PyCharm, Protocol Buffers, Redis, Google Test, or similar technology experience

-Python development skills, and Robot Framework automation 

-TCP/IP and networking experience

-git, Jira, Confluence experience (and related SDLC tools)

-C++ and Visual Studio experience

-Experience with mission critical large-scale systems, scaling and concurrency; Demonstrated ability writing code that meets our standards (e.g. code reviews, unit tests, etc.); Experience evaluating and selecting third party tools

-Excellent verbal and written communications skills; Proven ability to collaborate with peers, leaders, and internal and external customers; Demonstrated ability to deliver high quality results, prioritize activities, and to manage time effectively; Strong drive for results; Ability to grasp complex issues to arrive at optimal solutions; Impeccable ethics and integrity; Ability to adjust to new situations quickly and successfully

-BS/BA degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, or related disciplines or equivalent work experience required.

Preferences

-Familiarity with Windows installation and administration is preferred

-Experience working with Cloud development environment is a plus.

-Linux administration, package management, and shell scripting a plus.

Location

Work onsite in our offices in Edinburgh, UK, or Remote Work within the UK can also be considered

Benefits

Our people are the most critical component of our long-term success and their health and wellbeing are our priority. You will enjoy a comprehensive, locally competitive benefits package.

SecureWorks is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at SecureWorks are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, colour, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. SecureWorks will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

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