Security Software Development Engineer, Versa Networks
Pre-IPO Equity available
Secure access service edge vendor
Open for applications
Secure access service edge vendor
501-1000 employees
Open for applications
Pre-IPO Equity available
501-1000 employees
Company mission
To address the security and networking challenges that Enterprises and Service Providers face, and connect branch offices, home offices, and users to applications wherever they exist.
Role
Who you are
- We are looking for passionate, entrepreneurial, and tech-savvy Security Software Development Engineer
- A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field is required
- 8+ years of professional experience in Information Security with a concentration on firewall and security software development
- Strong understanding of network technology and protocols such as TCP/IP, Routing, Firewalls, IPS, IDS, HTTP, and DNS.
- Hands-on knowledge in one or more of IDS/IPS/Firewall, DPI, Forward and Reverse Proxies, Antivirus, DLP, CASB, RBI, UEBA, Obfuscation
- A good understanding and experience of different application protocols like HTTP, HTTPS, SMTP, TLS, DNS, etc
- In-depth knowledge of network protocols, security architectures, and encryption techniques
- Team player, can-do attitude and takes initiative
- Ability to work independently as well as in a team (in a start-up environment)
- Good communication skills to work with cross-functional groups
- Strong skills in large-scale software design and development
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
What the job involves
- The Security Software Development Engineer will be responsible for the development of leading edge security features delivered via Versa Networks Cloud offering and through Versa Networks on-prem software solutions, as well as to support and debug diverse problems reported by customers on Versa hosted platform/solution
- Integrate and enhance CASB and DLP and other leading-edge security functionalities within the cloud firewall architecture
- Work closely with other team members to design and develop leading edge security solutions
- Work closely with customers to understand and suggest solutions to complex problems
- Analyze, debug, and fix complex issues, continuously drive innovations by working with cross functional teams
- Assist in solving customer issues and queries reported from the field and drive customer satisfaction
Otta's take
Sam Franklin
CEO of Otta
The secure access service edge (SASE) is composed of a complex group of networking and cloud software tools like software-defined wide area networks (SD-WAN), secure web gateways (SWG), and firewall-as-a-service. SASE itself functions to better deliver cybersecurity tech, and as such it’s big business right now. Versa Networks is capitalizing on this, with its in-cloud and on-premise flexible SASE solutions.
While the company faces competition against SASE rivals such as Juniper Networks (where the founders left to kick off Versa Networks), and major players like Cisco and Cloudflare. Startups are pulling in hefty funding, too: Cato Networks is a Unicorn twice over, and Netskope is valued at nearly fourfold that. Add to that the current SASE market is set to grow from its 2021 $3 billion valuation to $6 billion by 2028.
This should come as no surprise. SASE sits at the juncture of the lucrative and high-growth sectors of cloud computing, cybersecurity, and networking, and is expected to have a sweeping addressable market as more businesses pivot onto the cloud. Versa Networks is set to hold its own against well-funded startups and acquisitive enterprises, recently completing a "pre-IPO" fundraise of $120 million, the company has positioned itself to deepen its hold on its slice of the market.
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back within 2 weeks
Company
Funding (last 2 of 6 rounds)
Oct 2022
$120m
LATE VC
Jun 2021
$84m
SERIES D
Total funding: $316.3m
Company benefits
- Incentives and Bonuses
- ESOP
- Statutory Benefits: PF, ESI, Maternity Benefits, Leaves & Holidays
- VPF, NPS, Meal Vouchers, Paternity Leaves
- Health: Medical, Accidental, Term Life Insurances
- Relocation Benefits
- Flexi Working
- Reward & Recognition Policies
- Transparent Performance Management Process
- Career Progression
- Global Mobility
Company values
- Integrity
- Respect
- Collaboration
- Excellence
- Innovation
Company HQ
Alviso, San Jose, CA
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Founders
Apurva Mehta
(CTO)Former Director of Software and Chief Architect at Riverstone Networks, then moved into a Chief Architect and ultimately CTO role at Juniper Networks.
Kumar Mehta
(CDO / Chief Soul Officer)Former VP of Engineering at Juniper Networks, and a Stanford School of Business graduate.
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