We are looking for an energetic, upbeat, and motivated individual with strong interpersonal skills to handle many aspects of server and application security within Hotwire. This individual will play an active role within a small team, dedicated to information confidentiality, integrity and availability. Essential Responsibilities include, but not limited to: - Responsible for establishing guidelines and procedures for database and Java application development security. - Performing threat assessments and safeguard cost/benefit analysis. - Developing guidelines and procedures for Windows 2000/NT security. - Auditing for compliance with security procedures and policies. - Work with Law Enforcement as needed. - Providing backup support for Network Security Systems including Firewalls, Network Intrusion Detection Systems, and Strong Authentication systems. Candidates must have: - Candidate must have at least 7 years of IT experience (4 of which need be hands on experience in information security). - Strong middleware, application and database security experience required, Oracle preferred. - Strong Windows NT/2000 OS host based security experience required. - Light to moderate Unix security experience preferred, willingness to learn Solaris 8 host hardening required. - Thorough knowledge of the seven layers of the OSI model. - Solid understanding of ARP, DNS, SMTP, SSL, HTTP and layer 7 vulnerabilities are essential. - Thorough knowledge of Java application development security best practices. - PKI, or minimally, strong public key authentication experience in a Java application development environment is a strong plus. - Understanding of the four levels of the FIPS 140-1 standard. - Light to moderate experience with NIDS/HIDS systems, maintenance, and reporting. Cisco and Sun/Solaris experience. - Light to moderate experience in Network Security and with firewalls in a 24x7 production environment. - Experience working with 3rd party vendors, auditors, and consultants. - CISSP certification is a strong plus. - Strong written and verbal communication skills required. Customer facing industry experience is a plus. BS degree is desired. Hotwire, an equal opportunity employer, offers an exciting opportunity for qualified career-motivated professionals. We provide competitive compensation, performance bonus, stock options, and the chance to work with talented people in a winning, successful, and pleasant environment. We offer many premium benefits including 401(k), dental, medical, vision, prescription drug benefits, life insurance and much more. Interested candidates who fit the description are encouraged to forward a resume (cut & paste in the body of the email) to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For information regarding other job opportunities please visit: http://www.hotjobs.com/cgi-bin/company-job-list? G__GID=17297 No Phone Calls Please No Agencies or Recruiters Information about Hotwire: Hotwire launched in October 2000 to a shotgun start becoming a top-five Internet travel site in just five months. In fact, according to Nielsen Net Ratings, Hotwire was the fastest-growing domain on the Internet in May 2001. How did it happen? A great idea, great partners and a solid business model to make it work. Hotwire is an online travel site founded in part by six major airlines: American, America West, Continental, Northwest, United and US Airways. Our mission? Help airlines, hotels and rental car companies sell unsold inventory in a consumer-friendly manner, and help travelers save a lot of money in the process. Hotwire is privately held, and was founded in January 2000 with $75 million in initial funding by the Texas Pacific Group and our six founding airlines. Currently, Hotwire is partnered with 28 major airlines, 1500+ hotels and several top rental car companies. In our first six months, we launched domestic air, international air, hotel and rental car products. To date, we have several million registered users, and our ticket, room and car sales are growing by the day.
