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SECURITYFOCUS JOBS - NEW OPPORTUNITY
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JOB DESCRIPTION
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Position: Security Consultant
Location: Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Type: Permanent F/T
Closing Date: 2008-05-13
Rapid7, founded in 1999 and headquartered in Boston, is an information security
leader, providing a comprehensive suite of products and services for
vulnerability and risk assessment. Rapid7's Professional Services Organization
performs vulnerability and risk assessments, security audits and penetration
testing for our clients and is looking to hire a security consultant(s) to
expand our rapidly growing practice.
Keys areas of responsibility include:
* Performing engagement tasks according to scope of work by:
** Participating in the requirements gathering process
** Developing and implementing security solutions and work plans aligned with
customer business objectives
** Conducting security assessments, audits and penetration tests using Rapid7
Methodology
* Growing to support all security practice offerings in pre- and post-sales
role
* Meeting professional practice standards and demonstrating competence in core
service areas
* Developing and maintaining positive relationships with clients
* Executing delivery work that exceeds expectations based on strong
understanding of the client's business and needs
* Participating in industry conferences and professional organizations
* Creating additional value for clients through continual insights and
consultative advice based on experience with the client, their industry,
established standards and leading practices.
Perks:
* If not already attained, opportunity to achieve CISSP, GIAC and/or CISA
certifications
* Learning new and different approaches with an experienced, high-level
Security team
JOB REQUIREMENTS
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Job requirements:
* Bachelor's degree
* 2+ years experience in IT, security, risk management or professional services
* Strong written and verbal skills
* Understanding of security principles, policies and industry best practices
* Knowledge of ISO 17799, PCI, GLBA and HIPAA
* Experience with using, customizing and developing open source security tools
* Experience in multiple programming languages and shell scripting
* Experience in systems administration of Windows, Linux and BSD
* Strong understanding of cross-site scripting and SQL injection
vulnerabilities and attacks
* Understanding of wireless LAN protocols and various WLAN vulnerabilities and
attacks
* Conceptual understanding of social engineering techniques such as phone
pre-texting or e-mail phishing
A willingness to commit to up to 50% travel is required. In addition, due to
the sensitive nature of the work involved, all consultants must be able to pass
a background check.
Apply now if you meet these requirements and are motivated to work with cutting
edge technology. Benefits include medical, dental, paid vacation, sick leave
and holidays. For more information, check out the website at www.Rapid7.com.
CONTACT
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Candace Lee
Rapid7 LLC
Phone: (310) 760-4640
Web: http://www.rapid7.com/
Rapid7
Candace Lee
candace_lee@rapid7.com
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