Competitive Analyst (571-06)

Secure Computing (NASDAQ: SCUR) has been securing the connections between people and information for over 20 years. Specializing in delivering solutions that secure these connections, Secure Computing is uniquely qualified to be the global security solutions provider to organizations of all sizes. Our more than 11,000 global customers, supported by a worldwide network of partners, include the majority of the Dow Jones Global 50 Titans and the most prominent organizations in banking, financial services, healthcare, telecommunications, manufacturing, public utilities, and federal and local governments. The company is headquartered in San Jose, Calif., and has sales offices worldwide.




Secure Computing is currently looking for an entry level Competitive Analyst. In this position, you will have responsibility for these three distinct areas:




Technical competitive analysis - The day-to-day activities will include, but not be limited to:




Installation and configuration of Windows Servers, Linux Servers, and a variety of other software applications.


Maintain a robust lab of competitor products included in these duties will be product licensing, software updates and upgrades.


Ability to perform testing on a variety of protocols at the application layer such as: HTTP, SMTP and other messaging protocols.


Perform detailed technical analysis against prioritized competitive products, and thoroughly summarize the results using a combination of word documents, spreadsheets and power point presentations where applicable;


Answer Sales Advocacy questions from the field about competitive products and how our technology maps to the opportunity

Product Marketing assistance - In this capacity you will:




Assist on producing reports outlining the differences (good or bad) between our offerings and our competitors;


Assist on producing reports outlining technical weaknesses that our product marketing teams can exploit in our competitors' offerings;

Requirements are:




Must have strong written and verbal skills


BA/BS required, Computer Science / Engineering degree and/or work experience a strong plus.


Security technology experience from either a software development life cycle and/or deployment standpoint. A minimum of 1+ years of some combination is a strong plus.


This position requires travel to customer and non-customer sites on a worldwide basis (up to 10%). The position will be located in St. Paul, MN.


Industry or independent body association and/or certifications important, but not required (CISSP, CISO, CISA, MCSE, CCNA, CCNE, etc). Candidate with no certifications must be willing to commit to certification achievement on routine basis.

Secure Computing offers a dynamic work environment and a spirit of innovation. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package that includes stock options. We recognize and reward outstanding performance. Secure Computing is an Equal Opportunity Employer.