Entercept Security Technologies is looking for a Security Content Researcher. This person needs to be very focused with almost a scientist mentality and be tenacious at hunting down and understanding exploits. This person also needs to be able to work with the Security Researchers to develop agents for the exploits discovered. The position is located in San Jose, CA. Please e-mail me directly if you meet the qualifications I just mentioned as well as those listed below: [Job Description] The Security Content Researcher covers new and past security issues and translates his/her understanding of these issues into content for the company's security product Entercept. Day to day activities include analysis of emerging security issues, exploitation of vulnerabilities in Entercept's secure environment and creation of security content. Other activities are development of application protection and hardening of operating systems. Requirements Skills - (System) A thorough understanding of the Windows operating system on administration level; ability to configure and install Windows NT and Windows 2000 operating systems, operating system components and third party applications Ability to analyze exploits that are written in C or in a scripting language like Perl. Programming experience and deep understanding of Operating systems and internals are a clear advantage. Skills - (Security) Understanding of the mechanisms behind security issues such as buffer overflows, Denial of Service, backdoors, worm infection and propagation. A working knowledge on Windows security issues that have emerged in 1999 - 2001, in particular with those that involve manipulation of the operating system (registry keys, services, etc) and of the Internet Information Services. Degree and Attributes We are looking for a person with a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering (PhD is an advantage) who possesses excellent analytical and research skills. This person will only be satisfied when a security issue is completely understood. Perseverance and a good judgment are imperative to be successful in this position. Programming experience is a definite plus. The person must be flexible and be an effective communicator. Working on emerging security issues demands quick responses and good teamwork. Marcus Hernandez Human Resources Manager Entercept Security Technologies www.entercept.com 2460 Zanker Road San Jose, California
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