Title: Network Security Engineer Our job reference #691 Location: Austin, TX Salary: $100k JOB DESCRIPTION: This individual will be the development group's network security expert and will assist in the development of next generation security-focused products, which feature detection and suppression of a broad range of threats with line-rate processing capability. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: o Actively participate in the development of product requirements, system architecture, and software design of security products. o Mentor other developers regarding security issues and participate in design, code, and test reviews. o Development lead responsibility for major software components, from initial design through product release. o Actively involved in the discovery, evaluation & mediation of new networking attacks JOB REQUIREMENTS: o Must be fluent in networking protocols. o C/C++ o Must have 5+ years developing security-focused products such as firewalls, intrusion detection systems and virus suppression. o Must have expert-level knowledge of UNIX and Windows security issues. o Must have strong leadership skills with the ability to mentor and communicate effectively with other team members. o Must be a highly motivated team player with strong interpersonal skills and able to direct the activities of a development group. o Eager to work on state-of-the-art technology in a start-up environment. OBJECTIVES: o Understanding of routing protocols such as BGP-4 a plus. o Security Community affiliation is expected. o Knowledge of VPN, IPSec, Public Key, and Digital Certificates is a plus. o Candidate must have extensive experience working with intrusion detection systems such as SNORT and ISS's RealSecure. o Ideal candidate will also have experience managing a wide range of firewalls such as Cisco PIX and Checkpoint's VPN-1/FireWall-1. o Experience working with ISP's and/or Federal Government is a plus. EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: o BSEE/CS or 5+ years direct industry experience ********* ALTA ASSOCIATES, INC. is the number one recruiting firm specializing in Information Security. Our diverse client base and extensive industry contacts have produced hundreds of placements in: Security Architecture, Cryptography, Electronic Commerce, Security Engineering and Wireless Application Protocol Technology. If you consider yourself an expert in any area of computer security, contact us for an evaluation of your credentials and career options. If you're hiring a security expert, utilize our ability to search a vast network of qualified executives. Provide us with your specifications and we'll assist you in building a top notch security team. Information can also be obtained from the firm's internet website: www.altaassociates.com Contact: Joyce Brocaglia, CEO Alta Associates, Inc. e-mail: joyceat_private Phone: 908-806-8442
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