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SECURITYFOCUS JOBS - NEW OPPORTUNITY
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JOB DESCRIPTION
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Position: Security Researcher
Type: Permanent F/T
Closing Date: 10/22/2004
iDEFENSE seeks a Security Researcher to work from our Reston, VA, office. The
ideal candidate will have a solid information security (infosec) background. He
or she will gather and conduct low-level analysis on infosec-related
vulnerabilities and exploit codes, and then convert it into actionable
intelligence. Analysts must be able to comprehend the subject matter
sufficiently enough to understand security implications and the resulting
effect on various IT infrastructure components. The ideal candidate will also
have the opportunity to participate in the creation of white papers and other
technical security bulletins that will be based on first-hand research and lab
verification.
Candidates must be self-starters with a quick learning curve. He or she should
be detail-oriented, and should feel comfortable working in a fast-paced,
high-energy, deadline-driven environment. Candidates must be willing to work
from our Reston, VA, office. As such, a residence in the metro Washington, DC,
area (DC, Virginia or Maryland) is recommended. This is NOT a telecommuting
position.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
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* 1-3 years infosec experience
* Familiarity with TCP/IP, UDP, and HTTP protocols
* Ability to understand Perl, C/C++/C# or Java programming
* Experience with IDS signature development and/or analysis
* Excellent analytical skills, along with superb grammar and technical writing
skills
* Strong organizational and personal skills
* Detail-oriented team player
* Desire to work in a fast-paced, high-energy, deadline-driven environment
CONTACT
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This job position is open immediately. E-mail resumes as an attachment to
hr@idefense.com. Please put [VAT] in the subject line of the e-mail.
Reston, Virginia, US
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