Senior Software Engineer

Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO) enables people to make powerful connections--whether in business, education, philanthropy, or creativity. Cisco hardware, software, and service offerings are used to create the Internet solutions that make networks possible--providing easy access to information anywhere, at any time.

The Business Entity: Through a recent acquisition, Sourcefire, a world leader in Cyber Security, has teamed up with Cisco Systems. We are transforming the way global organizations and government agencies manage and minimize network security risk. Our IPS and real-time adaptive security solutions provide security for the real world of dynamic networks and escalating threats. Today, the names Sourcefire, Snort and Cisco have grown synonymous with innovation and Cyber Security. The Team: Cisco is looking for an engineer to assist in the development of software utilizing Linux, Apache, MySQL, and custom software to store and analyze customer event data. The engineer should be a self-motivated individual who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment in the constantly evolving network security field.

The engineer in this position will be responsible for updating database schema based on needs from other teams, software support for Sourcefire’s Defense Center hardware, and performance optimization of MySQL database configuration

Minimum Qualifications: ? Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field. ? Linux administration experience. ? Experience with shell and scripting languages such as Bash and Perl. ? C programming experience. ? Development experience with Linux/UNIX platforms. ? Experience with full software development life cycle. ? Problem solving & research skills. ? Experience with concurrent programming. ? Experience tuning kernel and hardware (BIOS) parameters for performance.