Forcepoint simplifies security for global businesses and governments. Forcepointâs all-in-one, truly cloud-native platform makes it easy to adopt Zero Trust and prevent the theft or loss of sensitive data and intellectual property no matter where people are working. 20+ years in business. 2.7k employees. 150 countries. 11k+ customers. 300+ patents. If our mission excites you, youâre in the right place; we want you to bring your own energy to help us create a safer world. All weâre missing is you!
We are looking for an experienced QA Engineer to Helsinki to take a part in testing complex, distributed, and sophisticated networking security products. Our products are used by thousands organizations all over the world for protecting privacy, data, communication and even lives - everything that is valuable for us. If you are interested to work in a truly global company in the field of information security, this is your opportunity. We offer you open, enthusiastic and supportive working environment, good remote work possibilities, challenges, fun, and a chance to make a difference.
About the product
Forcepoint secure SD-WAN and next generation firewall protects enterprise networks with high performance âintelligence awareâ security supported by real-time updates. This enables Forcepoint to deliver the industryâs best defense against advanced evasions, along with complete next-generation firewall protection when and where you need it - At remote sites, branch offices, data centers, and the network edge.
Essential Functions:
- Create detailed, comprehensive and well-structured test plans and test cases
- Work closely with product management and engineering leadership to estimate, prioritize, plan, and coordinate testing activities
- Design, develop and execute test automation scripts
- Maintain and configure HW and virtual test environments
- Work closely with developers and architects to debug issues throughout software lifecycle
Qualifications/Skills:
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6+ years of experience working with different network (security) products, preferably in quality assurance related role.
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Strong understanding of networking protocols (L2-L7: Ethernet, ARP, TCP/IP, DNS, TLS etc.)
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Strong analytical and problem solving skills
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Strong experience in Python or any other script languages
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Strong experience with Linux
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Strong experience working with virtual environments
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Suitable Masterâs or Bachelorâs Degree, or advanced ongoing studies
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Professional and effective communications skills â both verbal and written
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English language skills are essential
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Experience of network security products (especially Next-Generation Firewalls, IPS/IDS)
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Experience with Keysight BreakingPoint and/or Open Source performance testing tools
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Experience of public cloud environments