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SECURITYFOCUS JOBS - NEW OPPORTUNITY
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JOB DESCRIPTION
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Position: VP, Information Security
Location: Reston, Virginia, US
Type: Permanent F/T
Closing Date: 05/19/2005
Security Practice Director
Please note: Strong Software Development Lifecycle Engineering (with
Java/J2EE/C++) Background Required
Position Location: Reston, VA
Position Type: Regular, Full-Time Employee
Position Reports to: Chief Operating Officer
Position Description:
The position of Security Practice Director is an interesting and collaborative
combination of consulting and software security engineering.
This position requires a balanced mix of leadership skills and organized
abilities. This is an opportunity for the successful candidate to use their
management as well as direct client consulting skills and experience.
The Practice Director will be accountable for successful project delivery,
profitability, customer satisfaction, and employee management.
You will be responsible for providing client support from account planning
through sales, delivery, execution and customer care satisfaction cycle.
The Practice Director must balance outstanding client services with effective
optimization or resource utilization. You'll develop strong and lasting
relationships with clients, effectively sell follow-on work to clients, assist
sales in selling new business to clients, and serve as an effective escalation
point for client issues and problems on engagements.
The Practice Director will provide motivation and guidance to a seasoned team
of Software Security Engineers and Consultants located primarily at client
sites. He/she will provide guidance and mentor employees and may act as the
technical or functional lead on an engagement.
The Practice Director will select, build and lead a great team that will enable
the individual to retain and ensure client satisfaction. He/she will not only
apply the risk management methodology and methods on projects, he/she will
also lead team members on their use.
You'll oversee the accuracy, completeness, and compliance (to internal and
external expectations) of the project deliverables if no project manager is
assigned and will oversee this effort when one is assigned.
You'll be responsible for the:
· Management of P&L
· Score containment
· Customer satisfaction
· Identification of up-sell opportunities and support actions
· Ensuring everyone takes on their responsibilities and support
objectives
· Managing dependencies and risk
· Communications and scheduling
JOB REQUIREMENTS
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Qualifications and Experience:
· Leadership experience in managing a team of Software Security
Engineers and Consultants
· Capability to undertake and complete tasks independently
· Demonstrated experience in managing and executing projects consistently
· Significant software development lifecycle experience developing,
deploying and maintaining software systems, 7+ years, preferably applying
security activities within the SDLC (familiarity with security standards - e.g.
SSE-CMM, NIST SP 800-30, ISO 15408, HIPAA)
· Work experience in a wide number of operational environments and a
deep understanding of software development processes, technologies,
architectures, and practices.
· 5-10 years of consulting experience, preferably with a security or
information assurance related projects
· Work experience demonstrating knowledge of software design, risk
analysis, application security architectures, and software security
· Familiar with a range of technologies, including J2EE platform, .Net
platform, middleware products (e.g. Websphere), and smartcards
· Excellent written, verbal and communication skills
Education:
· Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, EE, Mathematics or
Software Engineering is required Masters or PhD preferred
· Technology (e.g. Java) and/or security (e.g. CISSP) certifications to
demonstrate domain knowledge
Other considerations:
· U.S. Citizenship
· Security clearance desired (not required)
· Publications (white papers, books, etc.)
· Willingness to travel approximately 40%
CONTACT
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Please send Julie your resume pasted into the body of your email along with a
Word attachment. (Since I'll be reviewing your resume via pager as soon as it
comes in having it in the body of your email will be helpful). Please also
bullet point experience with software security, NIST compliance, Java/J2EE and
the SDLC.
Julie Margot
President
Nerd Up Hi Tech & Executive Placement
julie@nerdup.com
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