Virtusa Corporation

Sr. IT Software Engineer (NDR)

Virtusa Corporation$110K — $130K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in network security and operations, focusing on NDR.
  • Proficient in Python programming for automation and API integration.
  • Hands-on experience with monitoring tools like Grafana and Prometheus.
  • Strong grasp of network fundamentals and data handling.
  • Desirable background in Security Operations or SOC environments.
  • Experience creating dashboards and alerts for performance monitoring.
  • Familiarity with Docker and Kubernetes environments.

Responsibilities

  • Support daily operations of the NDR platform, ensuring system health and alert management.
  • Develop and maintain a robust health monitoring solution with Grafana and InfluxDB.
  • Automate data collection scripts using Python for system metrics.
  • Create real-time dashboards for system performance visibility.
  • Collaborate with Security Operations and Network teams for issue resolution.
  • Integrate APIs for seamless data flow and monitoring.
  • Enhance alerting mechanisms to improve incident response efficiency.

Benefits

  • Exposure to cutting-edge security technology and tools.
  • Opportunity to work with a skilled and diverse team.
  • Collaboration across multiple teams in a dynamic environment.
  • Continuous learning and development opportunities, especially in AI.
  • Work on impactful projects that enhance security operations.
Full Job Description
IT Engineer

We are seeking a skilled engineer to support our Network Detection & Response (NDR) operations and build a modern health monitoring system for our Corelight security platform. This role is ideal for someone who blends security operations experience with strong automation and monitoring skills.

Key Responsibilities
Support day to day operations of the NDR platform, including sensor health, data flow monitoring, and alert handling.
Build and maintain a platform health monitoring solution using Grafana, Prometheus, InfluxDB, and API integrations.
Develop automation scripts in Python to collect system and application health metrics.
Create dashboards and alerts that provide real time visibility into system performance and uptime.
Work with Security Operations, Incident Response, and Network teams to ensure timely detection and resolution of issues.

Required Qualifications

Experience with network security tools, ideally Corelight, Endace, Zeek, or Suricata.
Strong Python skills, especially for automation and working with APIs.
Hands on experience with monitoring and visualization tools such as Grafana, Prometheus, and/or InfluxDB.
Solid understanding of general network concepts (e.g., TCP/IP, traffic flow, packet capture).
Background in SOC, NDR monitoring, or security operations is highly desirable.
Experience building dashboards, alerts, or custom data collectors.
Familiarity with containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes).
Knowledge of API authentication and data integration best practices.

Required AI Skills:
- All contractor resources are expected to demonstrate baseline proficiency in enterprise-approved AI tools as part of their day-to-day responsibilities. This includes, but is not limited to:
-Consistent Use: Maintain a minimum of 90% weekly usage of AI tools such as GitHub Copilot, Microsoft 365 Copilot, and other GenAI platforms approved by the enterprise.
-Applied Productivity: Leverage AI tools to enhance coding, documentation, data analysis, and decision-making workflows.
-Continuous Learning: Stay current with evolving AI capabilities and features, and apply them to improve delivery quality and velocity.

About Virtusa Corporation

Virtusa Corporation is a global provider of digital business strategy, digital engineering, and information technology (IT) services and solutions. The company helps its clients transform their businesses through innovative technology solutions that enable them to improve customer engagement, increase operational efficiency, and drive revenue growth. Virtusa Corporation was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Southborough, Massachusetts. The company has over 20,000 employees and operates in over 30 countries around the world. Virtusa Corporation is committed to sustainability and has received numerous awards for its environmental and social responsibility initiatives.
Learn more about Virtusa Corporation
Size
22,883 employees
Market Cap
$1.5 billion
Industry
Net Income
$44.6 million
Founded
1996
5 Year Trend
+22.3%
Revenue
$1.2 billion
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