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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: 10/24/2004
Sr. Malware Security Response Software Engineer (x86, TCP/IP Protocol, Shell
Scripting, C/C++, Python, Perl, SSCP, GIAC)
Location: Santa Monica,CA,USA
****PLEASE SUBMIT A COPY OF YOUR RESUME IN MS WORD TO: smonjobs@symantec.com****
****PLEASE SPECIFY THE FOLLOWING:
1) WHAT IS YOUR SALARY TARGET (RANGE)?
2) ARE YOU WILLING TO RELOCATE TO SANTA MONICA, CA?
3) ARE YOU WILLING TO WORK ON A SHIFT ROTATION THAT MAY INCLUDE WEEKENDS AND
PUBLIC HOLIDAYS???
Duties
The Senior Security Response Engineer role combines the responsibility of
rapidly responding to new security threats and exploits in the field and of
conducting laboratory-based research with the goal of publishing original
contributions to the information technology security discipline.
The principal responsibility of the candidate is to identify real-world host
and network threats and then create signatures and rule sets to update Symantec
security products to detect and prevent them. Experience in reverse engineering
malicious code and creating anti-virus detections, as well as the ability to
analyze vulnerabilities and their exploits in third-party applications is
critical.
The applicant must be able to occasionally work in high-pressure situations
while remaining focused on the task to be completed. The Senior Security
Response Engineer must work closely with other members of Symantec Security
Response, establishing priorities for the team in responding to an incident and
in some cases supervise the work done by other engineers. As the group is
located in several locations around the world, the applicant must be able to
communicate issues clearly and concisely. Excellent written and verbal
communication skills are a necessary part of the job.
Additionally, the candidate will be required to conduct original research in
the IT security field and will be expected to publish papers on their chosen
research on regular basis.
The Senior Security Response Engineer is expected to be able to work with
minimum supervision and to display the determination to ensure both customer
commitments and project goals are met. Strong problem solving and
troubleshooting skills are a must, as solutions to many problems faced in the
role might not be obvious.
As Symantec Security Response operates 7 x 365, the candidate will need to work
on a shift rotation that can include weekends and public holidays periodically.
In order to respond quickly to security incidents the position sometimes
requires the candidate to be available at short notice.
x86, TCP/IP Protocol, Shell Script, C/C++, Python, Perl, SSCP, GIAC, Pocket PC,
Palm OS, Windows Mobile S/W, Intrusion Detection, CCP, Windows, Linux, UNIX,
Symbian ,Reverse Engineering Malicious Code
****PLEASE SUBMIT A COPY OF YOUR RESUME IN MS WORD TO: smonjobs@symantec.com****
****PLEASE SPECIFY THE FOLLOWING:
1) WHAT IS YOUR SALARY TARGET (RANGE)?
2) ARE YOU WILLING TO RELOCATE TO SANTA MONICA, CA?
3) ARE YOU WILLING TO WORK ON A SHIFT ROTATION THAT MAY INCLUDE WEEKENDS AND
PUBLIC HOLIDAYS??? /B
Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster.
Please, no phone calls about this job!
Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial
interests.
Reposting this message elsewhere is OK.
this is in or around Santa Monica
****PLEASE SPECIFY THE FOLLOWING:
1) WHAT IS YOUR SALARY TARGET (RANGE)?
2) ARE YOU WILLING TO RELOCATE TO SANTA MONICA, CA?
3) ARE YOU WILLING TO WORK ON A SHIFT ROTATION THAT MAY INCLUDE WEEKENDS AND
PUBLIC HOLIDAYS???
JOB REQUIREMENTS
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Requirements
The candidate is expected to be solidly grounded in a broad range of skills,
including the ability to read and understand x86 assembly code, a detailed
understanding of TCP/IP networking, including a in-depth knowledge of the major
TCP/IP protocols and experience working with network intrusion detection
technology.
The applicant should display an understanding of host-based vulnerabilities and
how they are exploited across both the Windows platforms and the major
implementations of UNIX. Experience with operating systems for handheld devices
such as Palm OS, Pocket PC, Symbian OS and/or Windows Mobile software for Smart
phones a distinct advantage.
In addition to extensive experience in x86 Assembly the candidate should have a
minimum of four years of development experience on the MS Windows and/or Linux
platforms. The role requires a strong working knowledge of shell scripting,
PERL and/or Python and C/C++ programming to conduct day-to-day tasks.
BS Degree, preferably in a computer science-related field, or equivalent
industry experience.
The candidate will ideally have certification in the IT security field,
including one or more of the Certified Computing Professional (CCP), System
Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP), or Global Incident Analysis Centre
(GIAC) Certified Intrusion Analyst certificates.
Interpersonal skills: Must be able to interact comfortably with members of the
worldwide Response Team and employees in other departments in Symantec.
Planning and organization: The ability to plan and organize multiple tasks in
an efficient manner to completion.
Communication: The ability to communicate complex issues in a simple manner,
both written and verbal. Many of the people the role comes into contact with
are located in different countries and may have differing abilities speaking
English.
Team player: The role requires the ability to work in a close-knit worldwide
team to achieve project goals.
Innovation: Not only the solution, but in many cases even the question, may not
be obvious when faced with potential security incidents. The ability to
innovate solutions to get them to customers more quickly or safely is mandatory.
*Symantec Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes diversity.
****PLEASE SPECIFY THE FOLLOWING:
1) WHAT IS YOUR SALARY TARGET (RANGE)?
2) ARE YOU WILLING TO RELOCATE TO SANTA MONICA, CA?
3) ARE YOU WILLING TO WORK ON A SHIFT ROTATION THAT MAY INCLUDE WEEKENDS AND
PUBLIC HOLIDAYS???
Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster.
Please, no phone calls about this job!
Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial
interests.
Reposting this message elsewhere is OK.
this is in or around Santa Monica
****PLEASE SPECIFY THE FOLLOWING:
1) WHAT IS YOUR SALARY TARGET (RANGE)?
2) ARE YOU WILLING TO RELOCATE TO SANTA MONICA, CA?
3) ARE YOU WILLING TO WORK ON A SHIFT ROTATION THAT MAY INCLUDE WEEKENDS AND
PUBLIC HOLIDAYS???
CONTACT
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Sr Recruiter
WW Talent Research Analyst
Symantec Corporation
Santa Monica, California, US
smonjobs@symantec.com
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