iboss Network Security Interview Questions
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The office is nice. I have 3 years of experience. WFH is possible if the manager approves, maximum once a week. The interview covered SQL, Linux, shell scripting, and Oracle.

The interview process was very tedious and unnecessary, with little focus on goals, company culture, or personal fit. I never got to speak with a manager, supervisor, or relevant colleagues. It was a dry and cold experience. The process included over 5 hours of coursework (called a valuable internal certification), followed by studying product white papers. This prepared me for a blind presentation and configuration of the product to a panel of employees. They expected me to be fully operational without any time to actually test the product, which is not ideal for individuals who need hands-on experience to learn and practice functionality.

I was sent an email about doing a few tests. These included a test that felt like an IQ test, a personality test, and some technical tests. Some parts of the IQ test had shapes and colors that felt discriminatory, especially since I'm color blind. The word questions might also be unfair to people whose first language isn't English. The company never got back to me after I finished the tests. I'd avoid this place if I were you. If they're not smart enough to pick good people without an IQ test, you can guess what the employees are like. They didn't show any courtesy or respect for my time. I think the IQ test was discriminatory and unnecessary for this job. It felt like they weren't interested in me or what I could do, just wanted to waste my time and collect data.

The interview process was a bit unusual. It began with an automated email from HR asking me to complete a few tasks. There was a coding test, which was standard, but also an IQ test and a personality test, which I found concerning as I don't think these assessments are effective for the software industry and can limit diversity. Following that, I had an initial screening with a recruiter where we discussed the job basics, my background, and experience. There was some miscommunication, but the next step involved an interview with several engineers. This part lacked structure and mainly involved quick-fire Java questions, finishing with some algorithm problems. The last interview was a one-on-one with the Director of Engineering, which included more Java questions and a discussion about my background and strengths. None of the interviews were via video, making the experience feel somewhat impersonal.