Vulnerability Research Labs endeavors to be the most respected source on Cyber Threat Intelligence. VRL combines state-of-the-art technology with tradecraft refined by decades of experience, to deliver an unparalleled set of capabilities to mitigate corporate risk posed by today's cyber threats.
At VRL, testing is not considered overhead. Testing is essential to producing the best products, and VRL gives testers the same rock star-like treatment as the developers. The software tester position is located in Vulnerability Research Labs' Columbia, MD office or Reston, VA (no telecommuting available).
General Responsibilities:
Perform manual testing, automatic testing, stress testing, and usability testing on custom computer security software
Give immediate feedback to software developers and work with them to improve the product
Improve internal testing processes and environment (automating test functions, expanding the test lab, etc)
Develop (or work with developers) to build testing software and/or test harnesses
Essential Technical Requirements:
Knowledge of boundary cases that make software fail
Understanding of network principles (TCP/IP, DHCP, routing, etc) and common architectures (corporate LANs) is a plus
Code level familiarity with at least one of: Windows, UNIX/Linux, Mac, mobile platforms (iPhone, Android, Blackberry, WinMobile), AIX, HPUX
Scripting/programming experience (Python, C, C++, Java) a plus
Familiarity with automated test tools (WATIR, Rational, Selenium) a plus
Additional Attributes:
Extreme attention to detail
Passion for computer/network security
Intelligence and creativity
Enjoys a challenge
Loves to solve hard problems--both big and small
A scientific approach to problem solving
Ability to perform well within a small team or independently
U.S. citizenship required
Ability to articulate complex technical problems and solutions to the client/senior staff in a clear and concise manner.
Benefits:
We only hire the best, so we provide the best environment. At VRL, your benefits include:
The chance to work with the absolute best developers in the business
Generous salary
10 holidays, plus generous sick/vacation time off
Fully-paid employee health and dental plans
Fully-paid employee life insurance
401k plan w/company match that vests immediately
Top-of-the-line computer with at least dual 22" monitors
Tuition/educational assistance program
Private window offices (door included!)
Beautiful, contemporary desks, comfortable chairs and furnishings
Casual dress and flexible schedule
Free snacks, Starbucks coffee, and other beverages
Killerspin Revolution ping-pong table
Regular free lunches and social events (plus the summer picnic, and winter holiday party)
Bike or walk to work--locker rooms w/showers in the facility
Garage parking
VRL is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, national origin, color, age, military service eligibility or veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected class. We encourage and support workplace diversity.
Qualified candidates should send their resumes as an MS Word attachment to: bonnieg@vrlsec.com.
Visit our website at: www.vrlsec.com.
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At VRL, testing is not considered overhead. Testing is essential to producing the best products, and VRL gives testers the same rock star-like treatment as the developers. The software tester position is located in Vulnerability Research Labs' Columbia, MD office or Reston, VA (no telecommuting available).
General Responsibilities:
Perform manual testing, automatic testing, stress testing, and usability testing on custom computer security software
Give immediate feedback to software developers and work with them to improve the product
Improve internal testing processes and environment (automating test functions, expanding the test lab, etc)
Develop (or work with developers) to build testing software and/or test harnesses
Essential Technical Requirements:
Knowledge of boundary cases that make software fail
Understanding of network principles (TCP/IP, DHCP, routing, etc) and common architectures (corporate LANs) is a plus
Code level familiarity with at least one of: Windows, UNIX/Linux, Mac, mobile platforms (iPhone, Android, Blackberry, WinMobile), AIX, HPUX
Scripting/programming experience (Python, C, C++, Java) a plus
Familiarity with automated test tools (WATIR, Rational, Selenium) a plus
Additional Attributes:
Extreme attention to detail
Passion for computer/network security
Intelligence and creativity
Enjoys a challenge
Loves to solve hard problems--both big and small
A scientific approach to problem solving
Ability to perform well within a small team or independently
U.S. citizenship required
Ability to articulate complex technical problems and solutions to the client/senior staff in a clear and concise manner.
Benefits:
We only hire the best, so we provide the best environment. At VRL, your benefits include:
The chance to work with the absolute best developers in the business
Generous salary
10 holidays, plus generous sick/vacation time off
Fully-paid employee health and dental plans
Fully-paid employee life insurance
401k plan w/company match that vests immediately
Top-of-the-line computer with at least dual 22" monitors
Tuition/educational assistance program
Private window offices (door included!)
Beautiful, contemporary desks, comfortable chairs and furnishings
Casual dress and flexible schedule
Free snacks, Starbucks coffee, and other beverages
Killerspin Revolution ping-pong table
Regular free lunches and social events (plus the summer picnic, and winter holiday party)
Bike or walk to work--locker rooms w/showers in the facility
Garage parking
VRL is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, national origin, color, age, military service eligibility or veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected class. We encourage and support workplace diversity.
Qualified candidates should send their resumes as an MS Word attachment to: bonnieg@vrlsec.com.
Visit our website at: www.vrlsec.com.
Source: Joel On Software