NIKSUN is the recognized worldwide leader in making the Unknown Known, by using next generation technology that revolutionizes the way networks and services are secured, protected and managed. The company develops and deploys a complete range of award-winning forensics, compliance, security surveillance and performance management solutions for applications ranging from core infrastructures to edge and branch environments.
Required Qualifications:
- 0-2 years of work experience and strong knowledge of Linux/UNIX system administration (Ubuntu/Debian experience is required. *BSD is a plus)
- Extensive system administration from the CLI (command line interface)
- Must have the ability to write scripts in Python and UNIX shell languages (SH, BASH, CSH, etc.)
- Ability to develop in Python coding RESTful APIs, shell languages and system administration. PERL, PHP, other languages a plus.
- Experience in developing, deploying, and/or administering Containers/Docker (or similar technologies) based applications and/or services architectures.
- Knowledge and use of Windows Office365 products as a user
Desired Qualifications:
- Basic networking knowledge and skills (IP networking, firewalls, wireless, etc.)
- Some experience with Cloud services (AWS, Azure, GCP, OpenStack, VMWare, VirtualBox, etc.) desirable.
- Has experience with APT, Yum, RPM, or similar package management tools, installations, usage
- Experience with automation tools such as Chef, Ansible, Puppet, Terraform, etc. is a plus
Educational Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, or protected veteran status.
Skills Required
- 0–2 years of work experience
- Strong Linux/UNIX system administration knowledge
- Ubuntu or Debian experience
- Command-line system administration experience
- Ability to write Python and UNIX shell scripts
- Ability to develop Python RESTful APIs
- Experience developing, deploying, or administering Docker or similar container-based applications and services
- Knowledge and use of Microsoft Office 365
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering
- Basic networking knowledge, including IP networking, firewalls, and wireless
- Experience with cloud services such as AWS, Azure, GCP, OpenStack, VMware, or VirtualBox
- Experience with APT, Yum, RPM, or similar package management tools
- Experience with Chef, Ansible, Puppet, Terraform, or similar automation tools
- PERL or PHP experience
What We Do
NIKSUN develops scalable cybersecurity and network-visibility solutions for government agencies, service providers, and businesses. Its platform combines real-time threat detection and forensics with compliance, network-performance, and application-performance management. The company’s appliances and software capture and analyze network data to help organizations identify attacks, investigate incidents, maintain reliable infrastructure, and optimize services. Its product portfolio includes security, monitoring, analytics, and performance tools.
