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JOB DESCRIPTION
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Position: Security Researcher
Type: Permanent F/T
Closing Date: 11/20/2004
I have a job opening for a computer scientist with an strong interest in
computer security. The ideal applicant would be an intelligent person with a
solid computing background (both theoretical and practical) who would like to
participate in and contribute to computer security research.
The job is in our Internal Research and Development organization and involves
performing vulnerability assessments of applications and networks using both
static (code review, configuration review) and dynamic (black-box) analysis.
It is expected that the researcher will develop proof-of-concept demonstrations
of any vulnerabilities discovered. It is also expected that the researcher
will be able to set-up and configure applications and networks for analysis.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
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Demonstrated expertise in software reverse engineering using common tools such
as IDA Pro and OllyDbg. Ability to perform protocol analysis using common
tools such as Ethereal and tcpdump. Ability to write software in Python and/or
Perl. Sound understanding of common techniques for detection and exploitation
of common software vulnerabilities such as buffer overflows, format strings and
SQL injection. Familiarity with X86 or other assembly language. Experience
with setup and configuration of Unix and/or Linux systems. Experience with
hardware reverse engineering desirable. Experience with telecommunications
systems helpful. Typically requires Masters or Bachelors degree in Computer
Science or a related discipline with two years of experience or equivalent
acquired knowledge through practical technical experience. U.S. Citizenship
required. Applicants selected will be subject to a background investigation
and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classifie
d information.
CONTACT
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If interested, you can either send me a copy of your resume directly (ASCII
text only please!), or you can go to http://www.gd-ais.com, select 'Careers'
and search for Req. Number 7371, and apply online. (I would prefer to receive
resumes directly so I can make sure that our wonderful automated resume
reviewing software doesn't screen out good candidates).
David Stein
Senior Lead Engineer/Systems
General Dynamics AIS
Annapolis Junction, Maryland, US
david.r.stein@gmail.com
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