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SECURITYFOCUS JOBS - NEW OPPORTUNITY
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JOB DESCRIPTION
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Position: Director, Information Security
Location: Reston, Virginia, US
Type: Permanent F/T
Closing Date: 05/19/2005
$150,000
Executive Level Position
Software Engineering & Management Background Req'd
"Sr. Software Security Practice Director"
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. The Practice Director will 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.
responsible for providing client support from account planning through sales,
delivery, execution and customer care satisfaction cycle.
You'll balance outstanding client service with effective optimization or
resource utilization.
You need to have charisma, business savvy, and a compelling and genuine manner
to 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.
You'll 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.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
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Qualifications and Experience:
· Demonstrated leadership experience in managing a team of
Software Security Engineers and Consultants
· Demonstrated 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
CONTACT
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Please email your resume as text pasted into the body of an email and let us
know how much experience you have with software security, and with consulting
for the SDLC.
Thanks!
Julie Margot
President
Nerd Up Hi Tech & Executive Placement
egbert@nerdup.com
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