(Senior) Software Systems Engineer Firewall (80-100%)

Are you an engineer passionate about building software and systems that improve the everyday work life of people around the world? Read on, this job might be for you!

(Senior) Software Systems Engineer Firewall (80-100%)

Your Mission:

As a Software Systems Engineer Firewall, you will work on improving our SD-WAN portfolio which is the foundation of Open Systems' global network operations. You will be involved in projects from their concept phase all the way through to deployment and operations. Working as part of a highly-skilled engineering team you will build services that improve the performance, availability, and security of our customers' networks without the need for human intervention in the following areas:

• Next-Generation Firewall


• Traffic Identification


• Traffic Reporting

Your Qualifications:

For this position, we are looking for candidates who are passionate about networks, automation, and complex problem-solving.

• Higher education (ETH, university, FH) with a degree in Computer Science or a related field


• Understanding of networking technologies and protocols (e.g. firewalls, dynamic routing, TCP/IP, ...)


• Experience with Linux or UNIX-based operating systems


• Experience in software engineering with scripting languages (e.g. Bash, Python, Perl) and concurrent compiled languages (e.g. Go, Rust, C)


• Proficiency in English
  

Bonus

• Practical experience in Go, Python, Perl or Bash


• Experience with the Linux Netfilter framework


• Experience with cloud platforms and technologies (e.g. Kubernetes)


• Experience or interest in eBPF for networking, security, or performance optimization


• Knowledge of network security concepts and practices


• Knowledge of software and system testing practices (CI/CD)


• Familiarity with agile development cycles

In addition to your work in a Development team, you will become certified as a Mission Control Engineer, providing you with knowledge in a wide range of networking and security topics. This will also give you the opportunity to visit our Network Operations Center in Honolulu (Hawaii, USA) for 3-month deployments.

What we offer:

Want to join a crazy good cybersecurity team? You’ll be among people who believe in: 

Caring PASSIONATELY about keeping our customers safe – We’re dedicated to solving problems. Whatever it takes. 

Thinking UNCONVENTIONALLY to stay ahead – The world never fails to surprise us. So let’s surprise it first. 

Doing the hard work to make things SIMPLE – Craft and hone something that delights in its simplicity. 

Working COLLABORATIVELY to build success – The power of the team will always make us faster and better. 

As a testament to this, Open Systems has been recognized as an outstanding place to work. You’ll be surrounded by smart teams who enrich your experience and provide opportunities you will need to develop your skills and advance your career.  

We look forward to receiving your online application (please note that you have to compress your application into two attachments). 

Come as you are! We search for amazing people of diverse backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives. Open Systems welcomes and encourages diversity in the workplace regardless of race, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. 

Direct applications only will be considered. 

About Open Systems:

Backed by the Service Experience Promise, Open Systems simply and cost-effectively connects and secures hybrid environments and thus ensures your organization can meet business objectives. Open Systems uniquely focuses on a superior user experience when helping organizations reduce risk, improve efficiency, and accelerate innovation. The Open Systems SASE Experience delivers on the promise of ZTNA with a comprehensive, unified and easy-to-implement and use SASE platform that combines SD-WAN and Security Service Edge delivered as a Service. We provide 24x7 operational management and engineering support from assigned engineering teams and ensure affordable and predictable costs.

Discover more at www.open-systems.com. 

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