What are the responsibilities and job description for the Endpoint QA Automation position at Forcepoint?
Who is Forcepoint?
Forcepoint simplifies security for global businesses and governments. Forcepoint’s all-in-one, truly cloud-native platform makes it easy to adopt Zero Trust and prevent the theft or loss of sensitive data and intellectual property no matter where people are working. 20 years in business. 2.7k employees. 150 countries. 11k customers. 300 patents. If our mission excites you, you’re in the right place; we want you to bring your own energy to help us create a safer world. All we’re missing is you!
Forcepoint is looking for a highly experienced Automation Engineer to join our QA team in the Campbell, CA office. In this role, you will work testing and automation for the endpoint.
The role requires both manual QA as well as the ability to automate the test cases to reduce the manual QA efforts and achieve higher efficiency.
We are not looking for a standard manual QA tester, we are looking for an engineer with a strong System and IT background, that is capable of writing scripts using python or mac Automator or other macOS endpoint automation tools.
The nature of the role requires an innovative mind that will be looking for ways to overcome the protection that we develop and to think and simulate how users work in different environments with many different products and means to send or copy data outside of the organization.
Specific Responsibilities/Functions
Understand customer environment/behavior and create a detailed test plan
Create a detailed Test design for new product features
Create a detailed Test cases and test scenarios
Understand the product/module requirements and write detailed test plans.
Write automation scripts for new features in python or power shell.
Review product documentation and provide feedback
Work and investigate new products and new versions of products (like Dropbox, WeChat, Syncplicity) to identify all new capabilities of products that DLP should protect.
Investigate and learn new Operating system features and limitations like macOS BigSur
to educate about new options for data theft that the product needs to protect
Working on a tight schedule to meet customer needs on time.
Work from the Campbell site up to four times a week as needed.
Requirements
At least 5 years’ experience in QA Automation
Perl script development experience is a must have
Automated testing experience by using VMWare based virtual environments
Scripting Abilities – Using Python, Bash Or Another Script/shall Knowledge.
Background in security technologies and products
Experience working with one or more of the following
Don’t meet every single qualification? Studies show people are hesitant to apply if they don’t meet all requirements listed in a job posting. Forcepoint is focused on building an inclusive and diverse workplace – so if there is something slightly different about your previous experience, but it otherwise aligns and you’re excited about this role, we encourage you to apply. You could be a great candidate for this or other roles on our team.
The policy of Forcepoint is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, citizenship status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status and to affirmatively seek to advance the principles of equal employment opportunity.
Forcepoint is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers, including job seekers with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Company’s career webpage as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by sending an email to recruiting@forcepoint.com.
Forcepoint is a Federal Contractor. Certain positions with Forcepoint require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations or the Export Administration Regulations. Applicants for these positions may need to be "U.S. Persons," as defined in these regulations. Generally, a "U.S. Person" is a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or an individual who has been admitted as a refugee or granted asylum.
Applicants must have the right to work in the location to which you have applied.
Forcepoint simplifies security for global businesses and governments. Forcepoint’s all-in-one, truly cloud-native platform makes it easy to adopt Zero Trust and prevent the theft or loss of sensitive data and intellectual property no matter where people are working. 20 years in business. 2.7k employees. 150 countries. 11k customers. 300 patents. If our mission excites you, you’re in the right place; we want you to bring your own energy to help us create a safer world. All we’re missing is you!
Forcepoint is looking for a highly experienced Automation Engineer to join our QA team in the Campbell, CA office. In this role, you will work testing and automation for the endpoint.
The role requires both manual QA as well as the ability to automate the test cases to reduce the manual QA efforts and achieve higher efficiency.
We are not looking for a standard manual QA tester, we are looking for an engineer with a strong System and IT background, that is capable of writing scripts using python or mac Automator or other macOS endpoint automation tools.
The nature of the role requires an innovative mind that will be looking for ways to overcome the protection that we develop and to think and simulate how users work in different environments with many different products and means to send or copy data outside of the organization.
Specific Responsibilities/Functions
Understand customer environment/behavior and create a detailed test plan
Create a detailed Test design for new product features
Create a detailed Test cases and test scenarios
Understand the product/module requirements and write detailed test plans.
Write automation scripts for new features in python or power shell.
Review product documentation and provide feedback
Work and investigate new products and new versions of products (like Dropbox, WeChat, Syncplicity) to identify all new capabilities of products that DLP should protect.
Investigate and learn new Operating system features and limitations like macOS BigSur
to educate about new options for data theft that the product needs to protect
Working on a tight schedule to meet customer needs on time.
Work from the Campbell site up to four times a week as needed.
Requirements
At least 5 years’ experience in QA Automation
Perl script development experience is a must have
Automated testing experience by using VMWare based virtual environments
Scripting Abilities – Using Python, Bash Or Another Script/shall Knowledge.
Background in security technologies and products
Experience working with one or more of the following
- AD
- Virtualization
- security servers
- Setup an Azure Information Protection
- Citrix XenApp | XenDesktop
- VMWare Horizon
Don’t meet every single qualification? Studies show people are hesitant to apply if they don’t meet all requirements listed in a job posting. Forcepoint is focused on building an inclusive and diverse workplace – so if there is something slightly different about your previous experience, but it otherwise aligns and you’re excited about this role, we encourage you to apply. You could be a great candidate for this or other roles on our team.
The policy of Forcepoint is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, citizenship status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status and to affirmatively seek to advance the principles of equal employment opportunity.
Forcepoint is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers, including job seekers with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Company’s career webpage as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by sending an email to recruiting@forcepoint.com.
Forcepoint is a Federal Contractor. Certain positions with Forcepoint require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations or the Export Administration Regulations. Applicants for these positions may need to be "U.S. Persons," as defined in these regulations. Generally, a "U.S. Person" is a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or an individual who has been admitted as a refugee or granted asylum.
Applicants must have the right to work in the location to which you have applied.
Salary : $116,100 - $134,500
