Staff Systems Engineer - ESX / Windows
Sysdig, Inc.About the role
Sysdig is driving the standard for securing the cloud and containers. We created Falco, the open standard for cloud-native threat detection, and consistently contribute to open source software projects. We are passionate, technical problem-solvers, continually innovating and delivering powerful solutions to secure the cloud from source to run.
We value diversity and open dialog to spur ideas, working closely together to achieve goals. We’re an international company that understands how to cultivate a strong culture across a remote team. And we're a great place to work too — we've been named a Bay Area Best Place to Work by the San Francisco Business Times and the Silicon Valley Business Journal for three years now! We were recognized by Deloitte as one of the 500 fastest growing organizations in 2020 and 2021. We are looking for team members who have a passion for container and cloud security and are willing to dig deeper to help our customers. Does this sound like the right place for you?
We're expanding our Scanning Platform Team and are currently looking for an experienced System Developer with a strong background in VMware ESX and Windows development.
As a System Developer/Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in the enhancement of our scanning platform. You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining Windows scanner components with a focus on high availability and optimal performance of our solution for VMware ESX and Windows-based platforms.
Responsibilities:
- Design, develop and implement efficient enhancements to our scanning platform.
- Develop and scale Sysdig’s scanning solution for VMware ESX and Windows environments to ensure optimal performance and availability.
- Work closely with the software development team to create and implement an efficient Windows-based scanning solution.
- Perform regular system installations, updates, and maintenance tasks.
- Evaluate current system configurations and propose innovative solutions to improve efficiency and performance.
- Document system configurations, changes, and procedures for knowledge transfer and continuity.
What we look for
- People acting as trusted advisors, with a customer success mindset, able to build credibility with these customers
- A positive “can do” attitude and startup / entrepreneurial approach
- Willingness to learn about new things everyday
Why work at Sysdig?
- We’re a well-funded startup that already has a large enterprise customer base
- We have a pragmatic, transparent culture, from the CEO down
- We have an organizational focus on delivering value to customers
- Our open source tools (https://sysdig.com/opensource/) are widely used and loved by technologists & developers
When you join Sysdig, you can expect:
- Competitive compensation including equity opportunities
- Flexible hours and additional recharge days
- Mental wellbeing support through Modern Health for you and your family
- Career growth
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