API Architect; Sr Software Engineer Redwood City, CA

Responsibilities

Design, develop and deliver web service-based security applications using Apache, Oracle and Linux. Deliver new features and improvements in a fast paced environment. Enhance and evolve our current API framework. Work closely with product marketing and cross-functional groups as a part of a growing engineering team. We are looking for a solid API architect/engineer. This person will design, develop and deliver Qualys’ next generation web services framework. Responsible for enhancing and evolving our APIs and systems interfaces so that we can enable our customers to integrate seamlessly into our service platform. Ideally, this person would be able to help define the Qualys integration ecosystem and evolve it to meet our changing landscape. This ecosystem includes the distribution and consumption of business and security data and processes and integration of third-party applications. This person would have to be a self starter who interfaces well internally as well as with business partners. This person would work with third-party application providers to integrate their systems into our QualysGuard platform and would be able to define and build SDKs and/or sample code that customers can use to exercise the APIs. Some of these systems include but are not limited to MSSP, SIM, SIEM, GRC, CRM, financial, and other business-critical systems.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in object oriented software development (C++/Java/PHP)
• Expertise with web services, SOA, XML, SOAP, WSDL, REST
• Proficiency with C++, Java, C#, .NET, Perl
• Experience with AD/LDAP
• Experience in developing SQL database systems (writing efficient SQL queries) using enterprise level databases such as Oracle, DB2 or Sybase
• BS/MS in Computer Science or related field

Additional Plus Qualifications

• Knowledge of secure coding best practices
• Experience in standards and working with standards committees
• Experience developing in SaaS environments

QA Web Application Test Engineer Redwood Shores, CA

Responsibilities

As a Software Test Engineer you will be part of a motivated engineering team that is responsible for the ensuring the quality of the QualysGuard on demand security service. This opening is your chance to work in the rapidly expanding field of computer security, in a pre-IPO company with excellent customer ratings and outstanding growth rates.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years experience with QA and/or application development processes.
• Experience with testing web-based applications with multiple browsers (IE, Firefox, Mozilla, Safari, Netscape).
• Experienced with Apache web server and web application development.
• Must be proficient with HTML, XML, HTTP, and HTTPS protocols.
• Knowledge of relational databases - Oracle 9i and above.
• Programming in SQL, shell, perl and web automation tool scripts (e.g. Mercury Interactive, Silk).
• Must be a critical thinker with excellent verbal and written skills.

Additional Plus Competencies

• PHP and Javascript programming a huge plus.
• Knowledge of Unix/Linux internals.
• TCP/IP and network knowledge and troubleshooting.

QA Scanner Test Engineer Redwood Shores, CA

Responsibilities

The QA Scanner Test Engineer will test leading-edge network security software and supporting services. Tests will address functions, load/stress, performance, and regression. The candidate will manage supporting services including appliance management activities for software update, performance monitoring, and secured communication channels back to the QualysGuard data center. Candidate will also develop and run test procedures and automation scripts. The QA Scanner Test Engineer must have the ability to reproduce and isolate faults, and perform root cause investigation for bug analysis.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years experience with the software development life cycle in a development or QA role. Must have a thorough understanding of the QA process.
• System administration/IT skills for Windows and Unix.
• Scripting experience, Perl and/or Unix shell scripts with at least 500 lines of code recently.
• Knowledge of Windows networking and security.
• Strong network troubleshooting skills with basic IP protocols.
• Should have a solid understanding of DNS, DHCP, server/client configuration, TCP/IP networking hardware, protocols, LAN and WAN technologies, and web security architectures.
• Must be a critical thinker with excellent verbal and written skills.

Additional Plus Competencies

• Vulnerability scanning experience. (e.g. Nmap, nessus, ISS, CyberCop).
• Windows Patch Management.
• Security experience with IDS, firewalls, virus scanners, or security protocols (e.g. ssl and ssh).
• Knowledge of PKI, Digital Certificates, SSL, VPN, IPSec, or development of DMZ's.
• Knowledge of MS/RPC, WMI, Windows 2000, 2003, XP and AD Domains.
• Working knowledge of packet sniffers and/or protocol analyzers.

QA Security Engineer Redwood Shores, CA

As a QA Security Engineer you will be part of a motivated engineering team that is responsible for ensuring the quality of the QualysGuard on demand security service. This opening is your chance to work in the rapidly expanding field of computer security, in a pre-IPO company with excellent customer ratings and outstanding growth rates.

Responsibilities

Perform ad-hoc and automated security assessments of the QualysGuard Web Applications as well as the Scanner Engine and Appliance. Develop and run automated tests for web application security testing, penetration testing, security assessment and compliance testing. Analyze results and document findings with automated daily web-based test reports. Bug analysis to reproduce and isolate faults, and perform root cause investigation.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree with at least 3 years experience with QA process and methodology.
• 1 year of web application security testing with different browsers.
• Experience with port scanners like nmap as well as vulnerability assessment tools like nessus.
• Experience with Apache web server and web application development.
• Must be proficient with HTML, Javascript, XML, HTTP and HTTPS protocols.
• Knowledge of relational databases - Oracle 9i and above.
• Recent programming experience with one or more of C, SQL, shell and perl required.
• Must be a critical thinker with excellent verbal and written skills.

Additional Plus Competencies

• PHP programming a plus.
• Security related certifications like CISSP, CEH, etc.
• Application Security testing experience with tools such as WebInspect, Kavado, WatchFire, Spike Proxy
• Vulnerability scanning experience with tools like nessus, eEye Retina, ISS Security Scanner
• TCP/IP and network knowledge and troubleshooting.
• Network troubleshooting.

QA Web Application Performance Engineer Redwood City, CA

As a Performance Engineer you will be part of a motivated engineering team that is responsible for ensuring the quality of the QualysGuard on demand security service. This opening is your chance to work in the rapidly expanding field of computer security, in a pre-IPO company with excellent customer ratings and outstanding growth rates.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years experience with performance testing and benchmarking in a QA and/or application development environment.
• Experience with developing performance frameworks for web-based applications.
• Strong experience with performance test tools (HP Load Runner experience preferred)
• Experienced with Apache web server and web application development.
• Must be proficient with HTML, XML, HTTP, and HTTPS protocols.
• Knowledge of relational databases - Oracle 9i and above.
• Practical programming experience in VBscripting and SQL
• Must be a critical thinker with excellent verbal and written skills.

Additional Plus Competencies

• PHP and Javascript programming a huge plus
• Strong knowledge of Unix/Linux internals
• TCP/IP and network knowledge and troubleshooting

Software Developer Redwood Shores, CA

As a Software Developer you will be part of a motivated engineering team that is responsible for the web applications supporting the QualysGuard on demand security service. This opening is your chance to working the rapidly expanding field of computer security, in a pre-IPO company with excellent customer ratings and outstanding growth rates.

Responsibilities

Design, develop and deliver web service based security applications in PHP using Apache, Oracle and Linux. Deliver new features and improvements in a fast paced environment as a part of a growing engineering team. Responsible for enhancing current service suite, creating new services and enhancing overall platform. Work closely with product marketing and cross-functional groups in a fast paced environment as a part of a growing engineering team.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in object oriented software development (C++/Java/PHP)
• PHP programming in an object oriented environment.
• Strong knowledge of HTTP, HTML, CSS, XML, and JavaScript.
• Experience in developing SQL database systems (writing efficient SQL queries) using enterprise level databases such as Oracle, DB2 or Sybase.
• BS/MS in Computer Science or related field.

Additional Plus Competencies

• Knowledge of secure coding best practices.
• Knowledge of Integrated Development Environment (IDE) tool like Zend Studio.
• Background in Oracle database server, Ajax.

Front End Web Developer Redwood Shores, CA

As the Front End Web Developer for Qualys you'll be tasked with helping to create highly dynamic interfaces for our multiple products with a strong leaning towards interactivity and usability. Your primary responsibilities will be working with the software developers to code the front-end so you'll need to have a strong commitment to web standards, a familiarity with microformats, as well as understanding how to develop javascript features. You should understand the concept of progressive enhancements so that features degrade gracefully as well as understanding the challenges of creating a rich web application that adheres to Section 508 standards. In essence you will be responsible for helping to create a dynamic interface with rich user interaction capabilities so we're looking for someone with an eye towards the future of web applications and where web front end development is going. Someone who understands the difference between a website and web applications.

Primary Responsibilities

• Create high quality, production ready HTML, CSS, and JavaScript from Photoshop mock-ups.
• Develop cutting edge highly interactive interfaces with AJAX and DOM manipulation.
• Assist the engineering team in updating and maintaining standards-based HTML & CSS throughout the product.

Other Responsibilities

• 3-5 years of front end developing experience with rich internet or client-side applications with a strong focus on Web 2.0, Ajax, and DOM manipulation.
• Expert in JavaScript and DOM manipulation.
• Familiarity with JQuery, Prototype, or other JS library.
• Ability to build pixel perfect versions of Photoshop designs in HTML & CSS in cross browser/cross platform environments.
• Proficiency with Photoshop, Illustrator, and hand-coding HTML/CSS.
• Must be self-motivated, a good communicator, comfortable following direction, thrive in multidisciplinary teams, and able to meet short deadlines.
• Able to produce results independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment.

Additional Plus Competencies

• Familiarity with PHP
• Familiarity with coding web-based interfaces within Section 508 and WAI guidelines

Web Tools Developer Redwood Shores, CA

As a Web Tools Engineer you will develop web based tools and scripts that are essential and critical components of the on demand QualysGuard security platform. Qualys, Inc., the leading provider of on demand vulnerability management and policy compliance solutions, helps organizations of all sizes discover vulnerabilities, ensure regulatory compliance and prioritize remediation according to business risk — with no infrastructure to deploy or manage.

Responsibilities

• Develop web based tools and application in PHP using Apache, Oracle and Linux.
• Incorporate best of breed technologies that deliver high quality end user experience.
• Deliver new features and improvements in a fast paced environment as a part of a growing engineering team.

Qualifications

• 2 years experience in building large scale, web service applications with excellent performance, reporting, and search abilities.
• 2 years experience in Unix software development (PHP/C/C++/Java).
• Strong knowledge of PHP programming.
• Strong knowledge of HTTP, HTML, CSS, XML, and Javascript and regular expressions.
• Experience in developing SQL database systems (writing efficient SQL queries) using enterprise level databases such as Oracle, DB2 or Sybase.
• BS/MS in Computer Science or related experience.

Additional Plus Competencies

• Knowledge of secure coding best practices.
• Knowledge of Integrated Development Environment (IDE) tool like Zend Studio.
• Background in Oracle database server, Ajax.

Network Security Engineer Redwood Shores, CA

As a security engineer you will be part of a motivated engineering team that is responsible for the research, development, and delivery of vulnerability signatures in the QualysGuard on demand security service. This opening is your opportunity to work in the rapidly expanding field of computer security, in a pre-IPO company with excellent customer ratings and outstanding growth rates.

Responsibilities

Create signatures for the QualysGuard product to detect vulnerabilities in the areas of Databases, Applications, Operating System, TCP/IP Protocols and network devices. Outstanding problem solving and troubleshooting skills are a must, as solutions to many problems might not be obvious. A vulnerability detection engineer should also spend a proportion of time keeping up with current vulnerabilities, attacks and countermeasures.

Qualifications

• MS in Computer Science or 3 years of industry experience in network and systems security.
• Proficient with regular expressions and scripting languages.
• In-depth knowledge of TCP/IP, HTTP, FTP, SSH, SSL and SMTP protocols.
• System administrator experience on Windows or Unix platforms.
• Strong understanding of VPN, Firewalls, Intrusion detection system (IDS).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Additional Plus Competencies

• Experienced in the use of vulnerability scanners, IDS and open source security tools.
• CISSP or SANS GIAC certifications.
• Understanding of LISP.

Vulnerability Detection Engineer Redwood Shores, CA

As a Vulnerability Detection Engineer you will be part of a motivated engineering team that is responsible for the research, development, and delivery of vulnerability signatures in the QualysGuard on demand security service. This opening is your opportunity to work in the rapidly expanding field of computer security, in a pre-IPO company with excellent customer ratings and outstanding growth rates.

Responsibilities

Create signatures for the QualysGuard product to detect vulnerabilities in the areas of Databases, Applications, Operating System, TCP/IP Protocols and network devices. Outstanding problem solving and troubleshooting skills are a must, as solutions to many problems might not be obvious. A vulnerability detection engineer should also spend a proportion of time keeping up with current vulnerabilities, attacks and countermeasures.

Qualifications

• MS in Computer Science or 3 years of industry experience in network and systems security.
• Proficient with regular expressions and scripting languages.
• In-depth knowledge of TCP/IP, HTTP, FTP, SSH, SSL and SMTP protocols.
• System administrator experience on Windows or Unix platforms.
• Strong understanding of VPN, Firewalls, Intrusion detection system (IDS).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Additional Plus Competencies

• Understanding of LISP.
• Experienced in the use of vulnerability scanners, IDS and open source security tools.
• CISSP or SANS GIAC certifications.

Senior System Administrator Redwood City, CA

Responsibilities

The Senior System Administrator is responsible for the setup, administration, maintenance and troubleshooting of the production, staging, quality assurance and development servers that are involved in running the Qualys flagship QualysGuard service. You are also responsible to architect and design the high availability and high performance/stable/scalable platforms and storage for databases and applications. You will build and deploy new server hardware for the QualysGuard service. Perform ongoing system maintenance, administration, and troubleshooting. Deploy new system and security patches. Analyze performance and identify system bottlenecks.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years working experience on NetApp storage systems
• 1-2 years of Linux System Administration coupled with expert knowledge of Linux
• In-depth experience and hand-on experience with Linux systems and storage (SAN/NAS) technologies
• Solid understanding of SCSI, Fibre Channel, SAN, RAID, I/O
• Storage Sub-Systems and High Availability
• Knowledgeable with Backup and Restore procedures
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Must have experience in production environments requiring continuous uptime
• Must be knowledgeable in: RedHat Linux, shell scripting, PERL, Apache, RPM
• Hands-on experience in building servers, performing
• installations and troubleshooting

Jr. Linux Systems Administrator Redwood Shores, CA

Responsibilities

The Jr. Linux System Administrator is responsible for the setup, administration, maintenance and troubleshooting of the production, staging, quality assurance and development servers that are involved in running the Qualys flagship QualysGuard service. You will build and deploy new server hardware for the QualysGuard service. Perform ongoing system maintenance, administration, and troubleshooting. Deploy new system and security patches. Analyze performance and identify system bottlenecks. Will also be responsible for daily communication and coordination between US and China operations.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of Linux System Administration coupled with expert knowledge of Linux.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills within English and Chinese or Mandarin.
• Must have experience in production environments requiring continuous uptime.
• Must be knowledgeable in: RedHat Linux, shell scripting, PERL,, Apache, RPM.
• Hands-on experience in building servers, performing installations and troubleshooting.

Systems/Network Administrator Redwood City, CA

Responsibilities

As a Network / Systems Administrator you will be apart of a motivated operations team where you will be responsible for the setup, administration, maintenance and troubleshooting of the production, staging, quality assurance and development servers. You will also be responsible for the configuration, management, monitoring and troubleshooting of the production network equipments. You will deploy new server hardware and network equipment for the QualysGuard service, as well as perform ongoing system maintenance, administration, and troubleshooting and deploy new system and security patches. You will also be responsible for analyzing performance and identify system bottlenecks. This opening is your opportunity to work in the rapidly expanding field of computer security, in a pre-IPO company with excellent customer ratings and outstanding growth rates.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of Linux System Administration coupled with expert knowledge of Linux
• 2+ years network hardware experience (Cisco, Foundry, etc.)
• Must have experience in production environments requiring continuous uptime
• Must be knowledgeable in: RedHat Linux, shell scripting, Perl, Apache, RPM
• Must be knowledgeable in TCP/IP fundamentals (including Layers 2, 4-7 and content switching)
• Consideration will be given to an equivalent combination of related education and required work experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated interpersonal, planning, problem solving and organizational skills
• Familiarity with a range of network or security hardware systems

Additional Plus Competencies

• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Computer Technology, Information Security or related fields
• Working experience in IPsec, VPN and network routing protocols (OSPF, eBGP, iBGP)

Technical Support Engineer Redwood City, CA

Responsibilities

The Technical Support Engineer will provide email and phone technical support to our customers, will act as point of contact regarding technical issues, and will work closely with Engineering and QA teams to facilitate feedback.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in a technical support role
• Strong knowledge of current firewall, Intrusion Detection System Brands & technologies, and Vulnerability Network Scanners (Nessus, nmap, Cybercop, ISS Internet Scanner)
• Knowledge of NIS, NFS, DNS, ACL, server/client configuration, TCP/IP networking hardware, protocols, and LAN configuration, knowledge of LAN and WAN technologies and web security architectures
• Preferably the candidate would have some knowledge of major web server software (IIS, Apache, Websphere, Tomcat, WebLogic), UNIX/Windows web services, and diverse platforms and applications (Linux, Windows 2000, Windows NT, Novell, Lotus Notes, Mac OS)
• Strong customer orientation and possess an excellent work ethic
• Outstanding troubleshooting and analytical skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Bachelor of Science, preferably with a major in Computer Science or another relevant field

Senior Software Engineer for Linux Redwood City, CA

Qualys, the leading provider of Software as a Service (Saas) vulnerability management and policy compliance solutions, helps organizations of all sizes discover vulnerabilities, ensure regulatory compliance and prioritize remediation according to business risk - with no infrastructure to deploy or manage. QualysGuard, the company's flagship on demand service, conducts automated security audits and provides the quickest route to neutralize worms and other emerging threats. Distributed scanning capabilities and unprecedented scalability make QualysGuard the ideal choice for both SMB's and large, distributed organizations. eBay, Oracle, Cigna and McDonald’s are just a sample of our 250 Fortune 1000 and 3000 + customers. This opening is your opportunity to work in the rapidly expanding field of computer security, in a pre-IPO company with excellent customer ratings and outstanding growth rates. As a Software Engineer you will be part of a motivated engineering team that is responsible for the QualysGuard scanner software and related applications.

Responsibilities

The Senior Software Engineer for Linux will work in our Scanner development team and will be responsible for designing, implementing and maintaining parts of the QualysGuard scanner software and related applications. The candidate must possess a strong background in Unix/Linux C and C++ software development, and in the development of TCP/IP network applications using the BSD socket API.

Qualifications

• BS/MS in Computer Science or equivalent plus five years of software development experience.
• Recent experience in Unix/Linux C and C++ software development.
• Recent experience in TCP/IP network application development using the BSD socket API.
• Solid background in software engineering principles, object oriented design and development, and multithreading.
• Experience with Linux software development environments (bash, gcc, gdb, Makefiles, vim/emacs etc).
• Experience with common TCP/IP protocols (HTTP, SMTP, SSH etc).
• Good understanding of computer security and network security principles and techniques.
• Strong troubleshooting and communication skills.
• Detailed, packet-level experience with IP, UDP and TCP.
• Knowledge of Linux system internals and programming techniques.
• Background on operating system design.
• Experience with remote security scanning tools, network troubleshooting tools and vulnerability assessment tools.

Senior Software Engineer Redwood City, CA

As a Senior Software Engineer you will be working on the Web Application Scanning Module. This opening is your chance to work on a new product which has a real high demand in the market, in a pre-IPO company with excellent customer ratings and outstanding growth rates.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and deliver code in C/C++ using RedHat Linux.
• Deliver new features and improvements in a fast paced environment as a part of a growing engineering team.
• Improve and optimize current code and algorithms used to crawl web applications, parse HTML, and apply graph theory to data visualization.
• Help implement a browser emulation engine.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in object oriented software development (C/C++) in Unix/Linux environment
• Strong knowledge of HTML, CSS, XML, JavaScript and DOM manipulation
• Knowledge of TCP/IP and HTTP protocols
• BS/MS in Computer Science or related field

Additional Plus Competencies

• Knowledge of Web Application Security (OWASP, WASC, etc)
• Knowledge of WebKitBackground in statistical analysis and Bayesian inference
• Deep understanding of character set encoding and internaitionalization issues
• Former experience in developing security related tools/programs

Web Apps Software Engineer Redwood City, CA

As a Software Developer you will be part of a motivated engineering team that is responsible for the web applications supporting the QualysGuard on demand security service. This opening is your chance to working the rapidly expanding field of computer security, in a pre-IPO company with excellent customer ratings and outstanding growth rates.

Responsibilities

Design, develop and deliver web service based security applications in PHP using Apache, Oracle and Linux. Deliver new features and improvements in a fast paced environment as a part of a growing engineering team. Responsible for enhancing current service suite, creating new services and enhancing overall platform. Work closely with product marketing and cross-functional groups in a fast paced environment as a part of a growing engineering team.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in object oriented software development (PHP/C++)
• PHP programming in an object oriented environment
• Strong knowledge of HTTP, HTML, CSS, XML, and JavaScript
• Experience in developing SQL database systems (writing efficient SQL queries) using enterprise level databases such as Oracle, DB2 or Sybase
• BS/MS in Computer Science or related field

Additional Plus Competencies

• Knowledge of secure coding best practices
• Knowledge of Integrated Development Environment (IDE) tool like Zend Studio
• Background in Oracle database server, Ajax

Vulnerability Detection Engineer Beijing, China

As a Vulnerability Detection Engineer you will be part of a motivated engineering team that is responsible for the research, development, and delivery of vulnerability signatures in the QualysGuard on demand security service. This opening is your opportunity to work in the rapidly expanding field of computer security, in a pre-IPO company with excellent customer ratings and outstanding growth rates.

Responsibilities

Create signatures for the QualysGuard product to detect vulnerabilities in the areas of Databases, Applications, Operating System, TCP/IP Protocols and network devices. Outstanding problem solving and troubleshooting skills are a must, as solutions to many problems might not be obvious. A vulnerability detection engineer should also spend a proportion of time keeping up with current vulnerabilities, attacks and countermeasures.

Qualifications

• MS in Computer Science or 3 years of industry experience in network and systems security.
• Proficient with regular expressions and scripting languages.
• In-depth knowledge of TCP/IP, HTTP, FTP, SSH, SSL and SMTP protocols.
• System administrator experience on Windows or Unix platforms.
• Strong understanding of VPN, Firewalls, Intrusion detection system (IDS).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Additional Plus Competencies

• Understanding of LISP.
• Experienced in the use of vulnerability scanners, IDS and open source security tools.
• CISSP or SANS GIAC certifications.

Linux Systems Administrator Beijing, China

Responsibilities

The Linux System Administrator is responsible for the administration, maintenance and troubleshooting of the production and staging servers that are involved in running the Qualys flagship QualysGuard service. Perform ongoing system maintenance, administration, and troubleshooting. Be on call to respond to service affecting issues, participate in pager duty.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years Linux System Administration.
• Have Experience in production environments requiring continuous uptime.
• Must be Knowledgeable in: RedHat Linux, shell scripting, PERL, and Apache.
• BS/MS in Computer Science or related experience.
• Good communication and writing skills.

QA Security Engineer Beijing, China

As a QA Security Engineer you will be part of a motivated engineering team that is responsible for ensuring the quality of the QualysGuard on demand security service. This opening is your chance to work in the rapidly expanding field of computer security, in a pre-IPO company with excellent customer ratings and outstanding growth rates.

Responsibilities

Perform ad-hoc and automated security assessments of the QualysGuard Web Applications as well as the Scanner Engine and Appliance. Develop and run automated tests for web application security testing, penetration testing, security assessment and compliance testing. Analyze results and document findings with automated daily web-based test reports. Bug analysis to reproduce and isolate faults, and perform root cause investigation.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree with at least 3 years experience with QA process and methodology
• 1 year of web application security testing with different browsers
• Experience with port scanners like nmap as well as vulnerability assessment tools like nessus
• Experience with Apache web server and web application development
• Must be proficient with HTML, Javascript, XML, HTTP and HTTPS protocols
• Knowledge of relational databases - Oracle 9i and above
• Recent programming experience with one or more of C, SQL, shell and perl required
• Must be a critical thinker with excellent verbal and written skills

Additional Plus Competencies

• PHP programming a plus
• Security related certifications like CISSP, CEH, etc
• Application Security testing experience with tools such as WebInspect, Kavado, WatchFire, Spike Proxy
• Vulnerability scanning experience with tools like nessus, eEye Retina, ISS Security Scanner
• TCP/IP and network knowledge and troubleshooting
• Network troubleshooting