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SECURITYFOCUS JOBS - NEW OPPORTUNITY
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JOB DESCRIPTION
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Position: Security Researcher
Location: Redmond, Washington, US
Type: Permanent F/T
Closing Date: 02/24/2005
Do you enjoy probing and analyzing security vulnerabilities, 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, you might be a candidate for the Secure Windows
Initiative React Team (SWIat) Team! Use your knowledge and passion to
strengthen Microsoft's product defenses. SWI React is responsible for analyzing
and penetration testing all externally reported vulnerabilities. In addition,
we work directly with all product teams to enhance security in their product
with our findings.
Analyze and exploit externally reported vulnerabilities, test and validate our
patches, drive process and tools back into product teams, and build custom
tools to make Microsoft update and products safer and better. Not enough
security for you? Well, you will also get a chance to work on any outbreaks of
virii or worms! Wish you were on the front line of Slammer? Sasser? Blaster?
MyDoom? You will! It's an exciting job, and at the end of the day, you’ll
be able to say, "I helped save the world".
JOB REQUIREMENTS
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Candidates must have knowledge of Windows architecture or other in-depth
knowledge of a product and the ability to find variations of security bugs.
Candidates must be sharp, must be solid coders, and must be fluent in C/C++
knowledge of common hacking/network tools, exploit writing, networking,
cryptography, penetration testing, assembler is a plus. Security-mindedness is
mandatory. A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science is preferred. Come and help
make Microsoft’s products more secure!
CONTACT
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Please send resumes to LeAnn Darneille at leannd@microsoft.com
LeAnn Darneille
Security Recruiter
Microsoft
leannd@microsoft.com
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