Job Description
Position Title: VP of Engineering Date: Jan 30, 2003 � Position Type: Full-Time Employee Company Overview netForensics is the recognized leader in Security Information Management (SIM) solutions, providing real-time analysis of enterprise security systems. The company has pioneered real-time technology to collect, correlate, analyze, and report the critical information needed to minimize incident response time and maximize the ability to take proactive and preventative action. With headquarters in Edison, NJ, netForensics� clients include Fortune 1000 companies and large government organizations. Job Description This is a senior technical position reporting to the COO. Successful candidates will be responsible for the following: � Leads the product development of netForensics� products. � Provides direction and leadership for the implementation of software best practices � Provides technical input to the netForensics Strategic Plan � Negotiates requirements for new products with Marketing, Sales, Product and Services � Builds a strong engineering organization: software and networking competencies essential. Must be effective recruiter of talented engineers. � Needs to interact with the executive management team � Provide engineering support to sales organization � Manage netForensics intellectual property development and licenses This hands-on position requires the ability for candidates to leverage their in-depth technical knowledge and exceptional communication skills to develop product design, technology and deliverables. In addition, successful candidates will be responsible for managing the engineering team Finally, candidates will also be responsible for researching and developing necessary knowledge in the network security space to support sales and pre-sales staff. Job Requirements � 10+ years of experience in experience in the security, network, or systems management software industries � BA/BS degree in Engineering or Computer Science � an MBA is a plus. � Proven success in defining product development and has lead a product development team for a software company � Strong background in leading software process improvement efforts and knowledge of software best practices. Working knowledge of SEI Capability Maturity Model (CMM) or equivalent process is a plus � Working knowledge of current software technologies: Perl, Microsoft .Net, Java, Visual Basic, C++, Unix and Windows O/S's � Desired: Experience with Linux O/S, Networking Technologies, Firewalls, DoS � Exceptional analytical, planning, organization, verbal/written communication skills � Must be willing to travel when needed. � Working knowledge of patents, licenses and trademarks is a plus Interested candidates send resume to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
