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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: 10/20/2004
Webroot’s Anti-Spyware Team needs an analyst to research Spyware threats
and create software to detect and remove this software from infected machines.
This position involves extensive use of utilities and programs that identify
system processes and network traffic. The successful candidate will be an
expert in all Windows operating systems and have a strong bent towards PC
security and privacy.
Key Responsibilities:
Responsibilities include research to discover Spyware, creating tools and
algorithms to detect and identify installed malicious software, and identify
new distribution methods and techniques for removal.
You must be able to work independently to analyze information and develop
methods of detection and removal for Spyware. You must be able to thrive in a
work environment that requires you to prioritize and switch among several
projects, as well as know or quickly learn a breadth of concepts and
technologies.
Skills & Knowledge Requirements:
Windows-specific knowledge is a MUST:
• Windows Registry structures and access methods
• Windows file/folder structures and file access methods
• Ability to perform in-depth searches for keywords within the registry
and files/folders
• Windows Security features
Technical skills and solid experience with the following programs:
• Personal Firewalls
• Anti-virus
• Anti-spam
• Anti-spyware
• Utilities that monitor system changes, like regmon, filemon, GOBACK,
etc.
Advanced level knowledge of the following:
• Trojans
• System Monitors
• Adware
• Viruses
• Keystroke Loggers
For immediate consideration, please email your resume to chad@webroot.com, and
include “Research Analyst” in the subject line.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
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Skills & Knowledge Requirements:
Windows-specific knowledge is a MUST:
• Windows Registry structures and access methods
• Windows file/folder structures and file access methods
• Ability to perform in-depth searches for keywords within the registry
and files/folders
• Windows Security features
Technical skills and solid experience with the following programs:
• Personal Firewalls
• Anti-virus
• Anti-spam
• Anti-spyware
• Utilities that monitor system changes, like regmon, filemon, GOBACK,
etc.
Advanced level knowledge of the following:
• Trojans
• System Monitors
• Adware
• Viruses
• Keystroke Loggers
Qualifications:
At least one year of experience in development is required and additional
experience is preferred. Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience is
required.
CONTACT
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For immediate consideration, please email your resume to chad@webroot.com and
include "Research Analyst" in the subject line.
Chad Osborne
Recruiter
Webroot Software, Inc.
Boulder, Colorado, US
chad@webroot.com
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