SR. CORRELATION ENGINEER (Austin, TX) Will be developing the IDS logical framework between the packet level and the signature knowledge base. JOB DESCRIPTION: This individual will be the lead developer on the next- generation event correlation engine. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES o Participate in and review system design for completeness and effectiveness with a security perspective. o Development lead responsibility for next- generation event correlation engine, from requirements gathering - through initial design - through product release, including: o Work with user interface team to define viewing and interaction model o Work with signature team to define correlation signature language, and to scope and develop correlation signatures o Work with test team to direct and review test planning o Work with operations team to evaluate and remediate new complex attacks JOB REQUIREMENTS: o Must be fluent in networking protocols, from IP through application layers (HTML, SOAP, etc.) o Must have 5+ years developing intrusion detection systems and working with related technologies o Must have 3+ years developing correlation systems o Must be familiar with IDS evasion and countermeasure techniques o Must have expert-level knowledge of UNIX and Windows security issues o Must have strong leadership and organizational skills, with the ability to self-start and to lead component development from beginning to end. o Must be a highly-motivated team player with strong interpersonal skills, with ability to direct the activities of development group and communicate effectively with members of other teams o Eager to work on state-of-the-art technology in a start-up environment OBJECTIVES: o Candidate must have extensive experience working with intrusion detection systems such as SNORT and/or ISS's RealSecure. o Experience working with ISP's and/or Federal Government is a plus o Security community involvement is a plus EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: o BSEE/CS or 5+ years direct industry experience NHRG is the primary vendor for this client, with direct relationships at all levels of management therein. -------------------- Rob Needham -------------------- NHRG, Inc 11612 FM 2244 Austin, TX 78738 (512) 328-4448 (office) (512) 328-1696 (fax) [EMAIL PROTECTED]
