Senior Performance Quality Engineer at Dragos

United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Cybersecurity, ICS, OT SecurityIndustries

Requirements

5+ years of proven experience in performance engineering
Strong Linux skills in administration and performance optimizations
Software development skills; specifically in Python
Experience in performance tuning microservices and networks, various levels of application code, database layer (relational and non-relational databases), network stack, and operating system
An understanding of Java and the JVM, or a strong desire to learn
Experience with administration, monitoring, and tuning of big data application stacks and pipelines, i.e., Elasticsearch, Mongo, Airflow, RabbitMQ
An ability to go as deep down the stack as necessary to understand a system’s performance
Strong knowledge of operating system internals is a major plus
Comfortable with Linux, Docker, Kubernetes, AWS, and GIT in terms of both tools and systems administration

Responsibilities

Design and implement solutions to evaluate and improve the performance and scalability of Dragos products
Research industry best practices for application performance tuning, document and propose changes, test, and iterate to create an optimal set of performance configurations for different use cases and workloads
Analyze performance results and metrics to identify bottlenecks and opportunities for optimizations
Develop and enhance test frameworks and build virtual systems to isolate dependencies
As needed, perform root cause on performance and scalability support requests and contribute to product code to alleviate these issues
Read platform software code and understand the internal workings of the product
Define and develop tooling for load simulation, test automation, performance measurement and reporting

Skills

Performance Testing

Scalability Analysis

Test Automation

Load Simulation

Root Cause Analysis

Metrics Analysis

Application Tuning

Test Frameworks

Virtual Systems

Code Analysis

Dragos

Cybersecurity for industrial control systems

About Dragos

Dragos specializes in cybersecurity for industrial control systems (ICS) and operational technology (OT) environments, which are essential for industries like manufacturing, energy, and transportation. Their main product, the Dragos Platform, allows organizations to visualize their network, detect threats, and respond effectively to cyberattacks. This platform is particularly important because many ICS and OT systems are outdated and vulnerable to attacks that could impact public safety and economic stability. Dragos differentiates itself by focusing specifically on the unique needs of these industrial sectors, providing both a comprehensive platform and consulting services to help clients enhance their cybersecurity strategies. The company's goal is to protect critical industrial assets from cyber threats, ensuring the safety and reliability of essential services across various industries.

Glen Burnie, MarylandHeadquarters

2016Year Founded

$420.4MTotal Funding

SERIES_DCompany Stage

Consulting, Industrial & Manufacturing, CybersecurityIndustries

501-1,000Employees

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, disability, & life insurance

401k with match

Equity

Competitive compensation

Remote working options

Pet-friendly options

In-house brewery

Risks

Emerging OT cybersecurity firms may erode Dragos' market share.

Rapid evolution of ransomware tactics may outpace Dragos' detection capabilities.

Integration of new acquisitions may face operational challenges.

Differentiation

Dragos specializes in cybersecurity for industrial control systems and operational technology environments.

The Dragos Platform offers comprehensive visibility, threat detection, and rapid response tools.

Dragos provides consulting services to enhance strategic cybersecurity roadmaps for organizations.

Upsides

Rising ransomware attacks increase demand for Dragos' OT cybersecurity solutions.

Strategic partnerships enhance Dragos' service offerings and customer trust.

Acquisition of Network Perception strengthens Dragos' platform capabilities.

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