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JOB DESCRIPTION
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Position: Security Engineer
Location: Redmond, Washington, US
Type: Permanent F/T
Closing Date: 02/24/2005
Do you enjoy probing and analyzing product security, finding holes in
assumptions or mental sparring with product security measures? Do you want to
make the world a safer place? Are you interested in a fast-paced job full of
new opportunities? If so, the . The Security Business Unit's Secure Windows
Initiative (SWI) team needs you. SWI is committed to making Microsoft’s
products more secure by working with feature and component teams in Windows as
well as other teams across Microsoft to ensure that products and features are
built as securely as possible. We need an energetic Security Development Lead
to drive a team that analyzes and exploits weaknesses in default installs, tear
apart how products interact, and build custom tools to make this analysis and
white-hat monitoring easier. Your team will engage 6-9 product teams a year and
have full reign to achieve their goals - ensuring Microsoft produces the most
secure software possible. You'll work with teams to understan
d their attack surface and how design choices they make affect the security
stance of their product. It's an exciting job, and at the end of the day,
you’ll be able to say, "I helped save the world".
This position includes responsibility for leading a small team of Security
Engineers (penetration testers). You should have experience in setting goals,
monitoring progress, and basic HR administration. You should be comfortable
managing in a fast-paced and dynamic environment where problem arise fast and
the group has to respond quickly.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
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Candidates must have knowledge of Windows architecture and an ability to devise
techniques to tear security holes in products. Candidates must be sharp, must
be solid coders, and must be fluent in C/C++ knowledge of common
hacking/network tools, Perl, networking, cryptography, assembler is a plus.
Security-mindedness is mandatory. Must have strong attention to detail and be
able to effectively work across teams. Demonstrated management skills are
important. A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science is preferred
CONTACT
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Please send resumes to LeAnn Darneille @leannd@microsoft.com
LeAnn Darneille
Security Recruiter
Microsoft
leannd@microsoft.com
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