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SECURITYFOCUS JOBS - NEW OPPORTUNITY
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JOB DESCRIPTION
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Position: Security Researcher
Location: Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Type: Permanent F/T
Closing Date: 2006-12-11
This is a full time opporutnity.
The unique candidate is someone who has experience in Web application security
and can pull apart applications to determine weaknesses and vulnerabilities.
This person will work in a Research and Development environment that is focused
on proactively capturing newly published vulnerabilities and incorporating
these vulnerabilities into a Web application assessment product.
This position requires a passion for computer security and the ability to
effectively research and document at a highly technical level. Responsibilities
include the identification, documentation, and testing of Web application
vulnerabilities in a lab environment. Will have to rapidly reconfigure various
test environments to verify computer security vulnerabilities and develop
countermeasures.
Responsibilities:
• Research newly published Web application security vulnerabilities by
monitoring news groups like Security Focus, vendor advisories, and other public
sources.
• Research various vendor applications to discover non-public
vulnerabilities and develop custom exploits for those vulnerabilities.
• Research and validate each newly published vulnerability by setting up
a test environment and verifying the vulnerability.
• Develop vulnerability checks to identify which Web applications have
these vulnerabilities.
• Document the vulnerability including remediation and fixes.
• Update and maintain the vulnerability database.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
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• Degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems or related
field of study.
• Strong C++ and VB scripting skills in a Microsoft development
environment.
• Experience with Web application security.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Independent, self-motivated worker requiring little supervision.
• Strong problem solving skills.
• Strong research skills.
• Penetration testing is a plus.
CONTACT
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For immediate consideration please forward a current resume to
c.stichweh@gmail.com.
Staffing Technologies, LLC
Chuck Stichweh
Direct Hire Recruiting Manager
c.stichweh@gmail.com
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