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JOB DESCRIPTION
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Position: Application Security Engineer
Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Type: Permanent F/T
Closing Date: 2005-12-18
Title: Consulting Services, Principal Security Consultant, Applications
Office Location: Bay Area or Seattle preferred but open to most Western US
locations.
General Description:
The Principal Security Consultant (PSC) has expertise in multiple technical
areas, with in-depth knowledge of multiple security domains. The Principal
Security Consultant has broad industry and customer experience and is able to
lead teams in the completion of complex engagement tasks or solutions, provide
technical leadership to the Global Consulting Services Organization, and
contribute to multiple projects both as a team member and a team leader. Will
typically be assigned to an identified global region such as Americas or
International.
Responsibilities:
Using effective oral and written communication skills, the Principal Security
Consultant must be able to efficiently and creatively solve security issues by
making insightful and timely decisions, often in complex enterprise
environments. The Principal Security Consultant must be skilled at
establishing, maintaining and enhancing relationships with clients, partners
and employees. Additionally, the PSC must have the ability to manage client
expectations and adjust them as necessary. The PSC will facilitate technical
discussions with business and technical staff to ensure effective technical
solutions that impact service delivery. Deliver direct-bill support, serving as
a subject matter expert on high-profile or complex customer engagements.
Participate in business development efforts, including assisting Sales Staff
and Practice Development with proposal development and standardization. Act as
mentor for aspiring junior consultants.
Job Education:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or
equivalent experience.
Job Experience
5-8 years demonstrated experience in the consulting services field, with
high-tech security experience desirable. Demonstrated skill in utilizing Excel,
Word and PowerPoint. Demonstrated project management skills. Demonstrated oral
and written communication skills.
**Symantec is an Equal Opportunity Employer who welcomes Diversity**
JOB REQUIREMENTS
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Experience with all or most of the following:
 Application architecture including designs, reviews,
assessments, security configurations, and best practices
 Penetration Testing for Applications and/or Products and
familiarity with extended application penetration tool set
 Thorough understanding of application protocols, development,
and common attack vectors
 Ability to discover advanced logic flaws and multiple step
architectural errors
 Strong understanding of cryptographic concepts
 Ability to create flow analysis diagrams for complex systems
 Ability to lead developer interviews
 Strong knowledge of one or more programming languages with the
ability to write simple scripts and explain exploits of security bugs in the
given language
 Familiarity with decompilers, static analysis tools such as
Rats, and Interactive Development Environments
 Ability to script advanced attacks
 Understanding of data correlation
 Able to fuzz applications and protocols for new vulnerabilities
and able to fully exploit newly discovered vulnerabilities
 Able to understand and defeat product reconnaissance
countermeasures
 Detailed understanding of operating system security and
functionality requirements
 Familiarity with reverse engineering tools, debuggers, and
dynamic analysis techniques
CONTACT
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Please email resume to pamela_holcomb@symantec.com
Symantec
Pamela Holcomb
SR Research Analyst WW Talent Org
pamela_holcomb@symantec.com
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