Data Analyst - Advanced Testing (Contractor)
NSS Labs, Inc. is the global leader in operationalizing cybersecurity. Through continuous security validation and global threat discovery and automation, NSS Labs empowers enterprises to reduce the operational burden of cybersecurity and address crucial gaps in their cybersecurity efforts. Informed by our experience and strong foundation of security product validation, NSS Labs offers CAWS, a cyber threat protection platform that provides businesses with visibility into the cyber kill chain and automated insights into active threats. With global visibility into active threats and vulnerabilities, CAWS delivers a unique cyber risk rating that makes cybersecurity measurable and helps enterprises focus their resources in the areas that make the most difference. Combined, this information enables businesses to continuously monitor and respond to threats, strengthen their cybersecurity posture, and have confidence that they are appropriately securing the enterprise. CISOs, security operations teams, threat researchers, and information security professionals from many of the world's largest and most demanding enterprises rely on trusted insights from NSS Labs. For more information, visit www.nsslabs.com.
We are currently seeking a Data Analyst – Contractor to join our team located in Austin, Texas. This role will be responsible for supporting our Test Engineering Team. Some of your key responsibilities include the below.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, maintain and utilize processes for data collection, validation and import processing.
- Manage, track and communicate customer data input processes including data validation, data processing and archival.
- Engage with a diverse team including software developers, quality assurance engineers, system administrators,
- Develop and improve methods to increase application throughput, robustness and consistency in production operations.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex application issues to resolution
- Perform implementation of security and compliance-based use cases.
- Performing maintenance and optimization of existing deployments
- Communicating with customer stake holders to include leadership, support teams, and system administrators.
- Technical writing/creation of formal documentation such as reports, training material, slide decks, and architecture diagrams.
Requirements:
- 3+ years of professional experience designing, developing and maintaining file processing procedures in a Linux environment. Working knowledge of relational databases with an ability to comprehend data models and relationships.
- 2+ years of professional experience with scripting languages applied to processing data files and automation using PowerShell, Python, Java, VBScript, Perl, Ruby, etc.
- Experience with Splunk, Elastic Search or other equivalent toolsets.
- Knowledge of professional software engineering practices for the full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations.
- Experience supporting customer implementation processes.
- Capability to work as part of a diverse team to mold solutions to adapt to unique customer requirements.
- Proficient with MS Office products including Word, Excel, Access, Power Point, MS Project, Visio and Outlook required.
- Adept in planning, leading change and multi-tasking.
- Strong problem-solving, time management, and work prioritization skills required.
- Able to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals.
- Detail-oriented, thorough and quality oriented.
- Experience in SOAP, REST API, web-based technologies
- Experience in requirements analysis, engineering, product testing in test lab/real world environments.
- Knowledge of TCP/IP and networking fundamentals.
- Bachelor in an IT related concentration.
At NSS Labs, we hire innovative and talented individuals with a passion for leading-edge technology. We have a culture of innovation, where quality, originality, and “thinking outside the box” are encouraged. Our leadership fosters professional growth and support, all within a fast-paced environment.
Located in Austin, Texas, NSS Labs offers its team members competitive compensation, medical and dental, and 401(k) benefits. If you feel you have the passion, dedication, and expertise that match our unique company, apply to join our team! Please send our resume [email protected].
Third party resumes are not currently being accepted. NSSLabs, Inc. will not pay a fee for unsolicited resumes.