Software Developer / Engineer
Location: US, , 
Employment type: Full-time
Required experience: Mid-Senior level
Required education: Unspecified
Industry: Computer Software
Function: Engineering
Company profile: Roka Security is a boutique security firm that specializes in full-scale network protection and defending against advanced, targeted attacks. Our staff members have background in governmental and intelligence fields as well as large-scale data center and network deployments.We leverage our in-depth experience to aid our customers in protecting their data, and their intellectual property, andtheir customer's data, We help our clients with the full breadth of services whether it's consulting on general security issues or performing security assessments or assisting them with their latest network design or datacenter build-out. We also provide the full breadth of managed services including managed security perimeters, Managed Infrastructure / private cloud, or 24x7 security monitoring in our state-of-the-art Security Operations Center.
Description: Roka Security is a boutique but growing computer security services firm located in Herndon, Virginia. We work on customer directed and internal development projects that include complex mobile and server software development, which scale to global user bases. Our development projects are security oriented and heavily network based, utilizing various network protocols, such as SMTP, HTTP, and HTTPS.Roka Security has an IMMEDIATE need for software engineers and developers with strong python skills, primarily oriented towards Linux platforms. Experience in creating and working with php and django web applications is a plus.Responsibilities would include developing automated server processes to do everything from query and interact with mail servers, manipulation of large data sets, to management and handling of threat intelligence. ?The developer would also be involved in designing and developing web server interfaces (not necessarily the graphics portion) and database interaction, to support user interaction to the back end functionality. While experience and interest in website design, functionality and monitoring would be nice to have, the service development is our primary concern with this position.There is a large security component to all of our software, so a background in computer security is a plus.The applicant must be able to research open source technology and help adapt it to our projects.  We are looking for people who are security minded, always thinking about how to improve our current technology, and looking for the next opportunity to improve our systems.  If your looking for a career with industry experts, then make Roka Security your next career move.
Requirements: Specific Technical Expertise and Knowledge Required5+ years experience with Linux and software developmentExperience reading, writing, or modifying Shell, Perl, Python scriptsExperience creating or modifying web applications in php or python.Experience with development utilizing database backends or database driven programming.General Requirements:Employee would work in our office in Herndon, Virginia.Maintain a working knowledge of all products and services offered.Ability to make critical decisions affecting system security postureAbility to work in a team environmentExcellent written and verbal communication skillsSelf-motivated and able to multi-task and communicate effectively with little supervisionHighly trustworthy persons with the ability to safeguard company/customer proprietary and intellectual property informationDue to work with various local, state, and federal agencies US citizenship is required.
Benefits: Competitive CompensationMedical and DentalLife InsurancePaid VacationRelaxed, professional environmentFlexible Work Schedule
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