Cytracom · 2 months ago
Senior Software Engineer - ControlOne Bridge
McKinney, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior LevelCytracom delivers infrastructure software designed for managed service providers and IT professionals. The Senior Software Engineer will design, implement, and optimize backend systems and embedded Rust agents, focusing on reliability, security, and high performance in Linux-based environments.
Cloud SecurityCyber SecurityIT InfrastructureNetwork SecuritySoftwareUnified Communications
Responsibilities
Architect, develop, and maintain Linux-based systems and embedded Rust agents for the ControlOne Bridge product
Design and implement network configurations and protocols to ensure optimal performance and security for a SOHO router/firewall
Manage and troubleshoot Linux servers at scale in both customer environments and private cloud environments
Analyze and optimize network performance by understanding Linux's frame and packet routing decisions
Implement and maintain observability stacks (metrics, logs, events, traces) to ensure system visibility and rapid incident response for distributed environments
Debug complex production issues, including deep stack trace analysis for Rust agents and network troubleshooting for Linux systems
Collaborate with other engineers to deliver seamless full-stack features and maintain API contracts for the ControlOne platform
Ensure security and compliance best practices are embedded throughout the software and appliance lifecycle
Automate build, deployment, and monitoring workflows using CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code, and tools specific to embedded development and Linux server management
Write clear, maintainable documentation and contribute to a culture of operational excellence and continuous improvement, specifically for Linux server management and networking practices
Qualification
Required
Design, implement, and optimize robust backend systems, embedded Rust agents, and Linux-based network appliances, ensuring reliability, security, and high performance
Leverage deep expertise in Linux server management, network engineering, and embedded systems to deliver scalable solutions, enable rapid debugging and recovery, and optimize low-level and high-level packet routing decisions
Architect, develop, and maintain Linux-based systems and embedded Rust agents for the ControlOne Bridge product
Design and implement network configurations and protocols to ensure optimal performance and security for a SOHO router/firewall
Manage and troubleshoot Linux servers at scale in both customer environments and private cloud environments
Analyze and optimize network performance by understanding Linux's frame and packet routing decisions
Implement and maintain observability stacks (metrics, logs, events, traces) to ensure system visibility and rapid incident response for distributed environments
Debug complex production issues, including deep stack trace analysis for Rust agents and network troubleshooting for Linux systems
Collaborate with other engineers to deliver seamless full-stack features and maintain API contracts for the ControlOne platform
Ensure security and compliance best practices are embedded throughout the software and appliance lifecycle
Automate build, deployment, and monitoring workflows using CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code, and tools specific to embedded development and Linux server management
Write clear, maintainable documentation and contribute to a culture of operational excellence and continuous improvement, specifically for Linux server management and networking practices
Advanced proficiency in Python for backend programming and Rust for embedded agent development
Expertise in Linux server administration and management at scale
Deep understanding of computer networking (TCP/IP, HTTP, DNS, routing protocols, firewalls, load balancing, security)
Strong knowledge of the Linux network stack
Experience with embedded systems development and firmware updates
Expertise in modern observability stacks (Prometheus, Grafana, OpenTelemetry, ELK/Loki) for both application and Linux server monitoring
Performance analysis and troubleshooting using eBPF, profilers, distributed tracing tools, and Linux system tools (e.g., tcpdump, iptables, nftables, iproute2)
Debugging complex issues using stack traces, core dumps, log/event correlation, and network packet analysis
Familiarity with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and cloud-native deployment patterns, specifically for Linux-based systems
Experience with version control (Git), CI/CD systems (GitHub Actions, CircleCI, Argo), and ticket management (Jira, Azure DevOps) for both application development and Linux infrastructure management
Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to document and explain technical concepts clearly, especially related to Linux server management and networking
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance is available
401K
Disability and Life Insurance
Paid vacations and holidays
Flexible PTO policy
Casual, laid-back work environment
Free refreshments
Standing desks
Company
Cytracom
Cytracom is a critical infrastructure platform unifying secure networking, cyber risk management, and cloud communications for MSPs.
Founded in 2008
51-200 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2020-02-26Acquired
Leadership Team
Zane Conkle
Chief Executive Officer
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Ben Booth
Co-Founder & CFO
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