Microsoft Exploit/Countermeasure Research and Development Engineer

Where: Midwest
Salary: $60-$70K, bonus, benefits
Basic relocation assistance provided

I am looking for a professionally mature White Hat with strong Microsoft
hacking skills. No prima donnas or rock stars need apply. The person who
takes this job must be able to work as part of a team and be willing to
share and communicate new findings. The position is with an Information
Security Product and Services firm in the Midwest.

Summary:
The position requires an ingrained 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 system and application defects and vulnerabilities in a lab
environment.  As a member of the Research and Development team, this
person will work with various research systems and networks for testing
computer security vulnerabilities and countermeasures.  Additionally,
this person will perform vulnerability and system configuration data
research, review, validation, and quality assurance.

Desired Experience:
A minimum of 3-5 years of intensive security experience with Microsoft
and a variety of other operating systems. A solid understanding of
network protocols (e.g., TCP, UDP, Netbios, IPX) and Web-based security
technologies.
Security experience with the following is required: Windows XP, NT, 2000
and/or Unix, transport protocols (TCP/IP, IPX/SPX, NetBEUI), wireless,
Ethernet, WAN switching technologies, firewalls, intrusion detection,
PKI, routers, switches, hubs, etc. The ability to program in a variety
of languages (including C/C++) is EXTREMELY desirable.

Excellent verbal, written, presentation, time management and
interpersonal skills are required.  If you are capable and comfortable
presenting topics and information there will be opportunities to
represent the company at industry events.

Educational Requirements:
A degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or Computer
Information Systems is highly preferred.  Non-college grads with valid
experience will be considered on a case by case basis.  Industry
certifications are also nice to have.





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Jeff Combs
Alta Associates, Inc.
908-806-8442
908-806-8443 fax
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visit us at www.altaassociates.com

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