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SECURITYFOCUS JOBS - NEW OPPORTUNITY
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JOB DESCRIPTION
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Position: Software Engineer
Location: Columbia, Maryland, United States
Type: Permanent F/T
Closing Date: 2007-02-18
Sourcefire, Inc., the world leader in intrusion prevention, is transforming the
way organizations manage and minimize network security risks with its 3D
Approach - Discover, Determine, Defend - to securing real networks in
real-time. The company's ground-breaking network defense system unifies
intrusion and vulnerability management technologies to provide customers with
the most effective network security available. Founded in 2001 by the creator
of SnortB., Sourcefire is headquartered in Columbia, MD and has been
significantly recognized for its ability to lead and innovate by customers,
media, and industry analysts - with more than 16 awards and accolades since
January 2005.B Most recently, the company was listed in the Leaders Quadrant of
Gartner's "Magic Quadrant for Network Intrusion Prevention System Appliances"
report and the Sourcefire 3D System was named "Best Security Solution" at the
2006 SC Magazine Awards. At work in leading Fortune 1000 and government
agencies,
the names Sourcefire and founder Martin Roesch have grown synonymous with
innovation and intelligence in network security.
Job Description:
Sourcefire, Inc. is looking for a Research Analyst to join our highly talented
Research and Development team in Columbia, Maryland. We are looking for
individuals with experience in debugging, vulnerability research, exploit
development, and Intrusion Detection Systems.
The Research Analyst will work in conjunction with Engineering and design
departments to provide technical advice on ways to improve product capability
and speed. You will create proof-of-concept work for network analysis and
vulnerability detection tools, including proof-of-concept exploits. This
position typically requires 3-5 years of technical experience in network
security or IDS event analysis.
Additionally, the Research Analyst will be expected to perform complex research
and analysis tasks leading to new or improved capabilities for company product
lines in order to maintain the company's competitive position and profitability.
* Observe, receive and gather information from all relevant sources.
* Compile, code, categorize, tabulate and process information and data.
* Evaluate and interpret results of analyses, and prepare reports of
conclusions.
* Document, record, store and maintain information for easy future
accessibility by all team members.
Individuals must work well in a team environment, be highly motivated, and
willing to learn new skills. Experience with the fast-paced startups is highly
desired.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
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* Excellent knowledge of network administration
* Good analytical skills
* Good organization, decision making, and verbal and written
communication skills
* Minimal to strong Perl, C, and x86 assembly experience
* Excellent network traffic analysis experience
* Good Unix and Windows fundamentals
* bility to learn new systems and processes quickly
* xperience with Snort a plus
* trong interest in network security, Open Source, or other highly
technical subjects a strong plus
The most important requirement is willingness and ability to learn from others,
share ideas with others, and participate in a team atmosphere. We look forward
to hearing from you today!
Experience Required:
* Excellent knowledge of network administration
* Good analytical skills
* Good organization, decision making, and verbal and written
communication skills
* Minimal to strong Perl, C, and x86 assembly experience
* Excellent network traffic analysis experience
* Good Unix and Windows fundamentals
* bility to learn new systems and processes quickly
* xperience with Snort a plus
* trong interest in network security, Open Source, or other highly
technical subjects a strong plus
The most important requirement is willingness and ability to learn from others,
share ideas with others, and participate in a team atmosphere. We look forward
to hearing from you today!
You can learn more information on Snort at http://www.snort.org
CONTACT
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Please apply online at our career center:
http://hostedjobs.openhire.com/onlinejobs/jobs/submit.cfm?fuseaction=dspjob&jobid=140668&company_id=15640&jobboardid=488
SourceFire is an Equal Opportunity Employer
****No Agencies Please*****
Sourcefire Inc.
Sourcefire Inc. Recruiter
140668.sourcefire.488@openhireresumes.com
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