Database Integration Engineer - Entry Level - TechStart Program nCircle Network Security

TechStart Program:

The nCircle TechStart Program is an 18 - 24 month program geared toward entry-level technical positions at nCircle. It is intended for very smart, motivated, college graduates with technical degrees who possess solid technical knowledge and the ability to learn the particular unique technology used at nCircle. Members of this program are responsible for delivery of content-related work throughout our product suite as well as other functions. The specific components of nCircle's products and services that are delivered by our TechStart engineers are subject to change over time, but in the near-term planned to include such work as Benchmark Data Adapters, Benchmark Metrics & Scorecards, and Business Intelligence-platform Based Reports.
Job Summary:

Cloud-based security compliance applications are a fast growing sector in the information technology industry. We have an opportunity for a recent graduate excited at the prospect of getting to learn new security products to join our SaaS Engineering team and learn what it takes to build world-class cloud-based software.

If you have a desire to work in a fast moving environment, to be a part of a leading edge team who provides world class solutions to our customers, this is the place for you.
General Overview:

The database integration engineer position is an entry-level opportunity for someone who has a strong desire to learn about how security compliance software is designed, built and tested. S/he will be part of a team of highly experienced software engineers, QA engineers, and security metrics experts on an agile team working on our nCircle Benchmark product. The database integration engineer will gain vast knowledge in IT security and methodology for measuring its effectiveness. The successful candidate must be flexible, listen well and willing to learn quickly.

This position will be part of a team of engineers building Benchmark Data Adapters, which are connectors to 3rd party products that extract meaningful metrics out of their system for inclusion in the nCircle Benchmark service. The specific job is to setup 3rd party security products, populate them with large sets of relevant security data, understand the database of these 3rd party products, produce SQL queries that extract the data out of them, and test the outputs to ensure the right data is being gathered. The engineers will work in teams to setup, develop, and test adapters together.

The ideal candidate will have a degree in a technical field, some experience using both Windows and Unix systems, at least a little bit of programming skills, and some intermediate knowledge of how to write SQL queries.
Specific Responsibilities:

Install and configure lab machines, virtual systems, databases, and 3rd party security software products to setup the environments for testing
Understand the important security metrics contained within 3rd party security products
Understand the database structure of a variety of 3rd party security software products
Produce a set of SQL queries to extract meaningful data out of databases in a reliable and efficient manner
Test the output work from other engineers and critically evaluate the accuracy of the data produced
Assume responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work assigned
Diagnose and resolve bugs identified by customer support and QA

Required Skills and Experience

Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, or Statistics
Understanding of basic SQL databases - experience with databases such as SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL all a plus
Ability to write SQL statements/queries at an intermediate level
Strong analytical skills, high-level detail and follow through
Aptitude for problem solving and process improvement
Experience with programming in JavaScript, Java, or Python a big plus
Team player with excellent verbal and written communication skills
Knowledge of information security a plus
Interest in understanding how security products work a must
About nCircle

nCircle offers a dynamic yet casual and fun work environment. This position is in our Alpharetta office located off of the Mansell Rd. Exit of 400. We recognize that our employees are the key to our future as evidenced by our selection as one of the Greater Bay Area's "Best Places to Work" by the San Francisco Business Times. We offer a unique environment where your ideas are always appreciated and your contributions make an important difference. Because of this philosophy, we offer competitive compensation packages, top-notch benefits as well as stock options to every employee. All of our employees enjoy the ability to make an immediate impact, learn new technologies, and partake in a high-energy, vibrant working environment with extremely accomplished people. We firmly believe work should be a collaborative place to learn something new every day.

Location:	Alpharetta, GA United States