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