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SECURITYFOCUS JOBS - NEW OPPORTUNITY
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JOB DESCRIPTION
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Position: Sr. Security Analyst
Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Type: Permanent F/T
Closing Date: 2005-12-24
Senior Network Security Analyst
The CERT® Coordination Center (CERT/CC) in Pittsburgh, PA is a center of
Internet security expertise, located at the Software Engineering Institute, a
federally funded research and development center operated by Carnegie Mellon
University and sponsored by the U.S. Department of Defense and part of a joint
effort with the Department of Homeland Security's National Cyber Security
Division. The Network Situational Awareness Group (NetSA) focuses on
quantitative studies of potentially malicious activities on large-scale
computer networks.
CERT is in search of a Senior Network Security Analyst to serve as technical
lead for the overall design, execution, and documentation of cutting-edge
analysis techniques for operational use in high-impact environments. This is
an exciting opportunity to liaison with customers, potential customers,
vendors, and the Internet community as a whole.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
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Qualifications are a BS in Computer Science or scientific/technical field with
10 years experience (or an MS with 8 years experience) in network security
research and/or operations. Requirement also include C or Java, and Perl or
Python development experience on the Unix or Windows platform with the ability
to apply sound software engineering practices, API and schema design experience
with RDBMS, experience with various Internet protocols, deep knowledge of at
least one modern operating system, understanding of network, database and
application security issues, user or implementation level experience with a
subset of the following technologies: IDS, IPS, SIM/SEM, network mapping,
vulnerability scanners, firewalls, and routers. Applicants should have a
record of significant contribution to the security community, such as academic
publication or involvement in open source security tool projects as well as the
ability to set strategic direction and agenda for a diverse group
of developers and researchers. The ability to work both independently and
with teams is required. Strong planning, organizational, problem solving, oral
and written communication skills are a must. Experience with mathematical
programming systems and statistics is expected. GIAC certification a plus.
Candidates must be able to pass a background investigation, obtain a security
clearance, and be a US citizen.
In addition to an environment rich in leading-edge technology, CERT offers a
competitive compensation package that includes tuition benefits and a generous
403 (b) plan contribution.
CONTACT
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Recruitment for this position is being coordinated by HMK Associates, Inc.
Resumes will not be shared with other clients and will be forwarded to CERT at
the conclusion of the search.
The SEI is an EEO/AA employer.
Submit resume with position title in the subject line to:
ac@hmkassociates.com
HMK Associates, Inc.
6507 Wilkins Avenue
Suite 211
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
No phone calls please
SEI
HMK Associates, Inc.
ac@hmkassociates.com
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