Full-Time

QA Automation Engineer

Posted on 9/6/2024

SpecterOps

SpecterOps

51-200 employees

Cybersecurity services for threat defense

Cybersecurity

Compensation Overview

$120k - $160kAnnually

+ Bonus + Equity

Mid, Senior

Remote in USA

Remote position based in the U.S. with optional quarterly travel for in-person company events.

Category
QA & Testing
Automation Testing
Quality Assurance
Required Skills
Software Testing
Quality Assurance (QA)
Requirements
  • 4-6 years of professional software testing and application development experience
  • 2+ years of back-end and web application test automation experience
  • Strong experience using modern QA automation tools and test suites
  • Experience in executing both white and black box testing
  • Experience in writing clear, concise and comprehensive test plans and test cases
  • Ability to successfully complete a criminal background investigation
  • Desire to embody our core values of passionate curiosity, consistent improvement, empathy, sustainability, humility, and empowerment through transparency
Responsibilities
  • Design, develop, and maintain test automation and environments that meet business requirements and scale to handle a wide array of customer configurations
  • Collaborate closely with front-end developers, product owners, and other stakeholders to ensure seamless integration of backend services into the overall application architecture
  • Implement security best-practices to safeguard sensitive data
  • Optimize database queries and other I/O operations to achieve optimal performance of back-end services
  • Participate in code reviews to maintain code quality standards and provide constructive feedback to team members
  • Identify and troubleshoot performance bottlenecks, system failures, and bugs

SpecterOps provides cybersecurity services that help organizations defend against advanced cyber threats. Their main services include adversary simulation, penetration testing, hunt operations, and breach assessments, which test and improve an organization's security measures. They also offer specialized tools like BloodHound and PowerForensics, along with training programs to educate clients on the latest tactics used by cyber adversaries. SpecterOps stands out by combining high-level services with proprietary tools and training, aiming to enhance the security posture of both commercial businesses and government agencies.

Company Stage

Seed

Total Funding

$74.4M

Headquarters

Alexandria, Virginia

Founded

2017

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

-1%

1 year growth

-2%

2 year growth

4%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • SpecterOps received FedRAMP High Authorization, expanding access to federal government contracts.
  • Kevin Mandia's appointment as chair enhances SpecterOps' credibility and strategic direction.
  • The launch of a channel partner program broadens SpecterOps' market reach and service delivery.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from companies like XM Cyber may challenge SpecterOps' market share.
  • Over-reliance on government contracts poses risks if government spending changes.
  • Rapid cyber threat evolution may outpace SpecterOps' tool and training development.

What makes SpecterOps unique

  • SpecterOps offers unique adversary simulation services mimicking real-world attacker tactics.
  • Their BloodHound tool identifies attack paths in Active Directory environments effectively.
  • SpecterOps provides advanced adversary TTPs training, enhancing client defense capabilities.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Flexible Work Hours

Paid Holidays

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Stock Options

Home Office Stipend

Phone/Internet Stipend

Professional Development Budget

Family Planning Benefits

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