Chad Waters on 25 Feb 2004 22:14:02 -0000


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Re: [PLUG] Job Opening in Maryland for Security Researcher (fwd)


Quite a commute from Philly (or me in Northern VA).

FYI, its in Annapolis Junction, MD. Right next to Fort Meade, which is where
NSA is HQed. Could be work with them.

-C

On Wed, Feb 25, 2004 at 03:20:26PM -0500, gabriel rosenkoetter wrote:
> Job posting from Full-Disclosure (info-sec mailing list) that may be
> of interest here.
> 
> It's not Philly, exactly, but not *far* away (south of Baltimore,
> north of DC).
> 
> Charles, feel free to send this to job-ops, if you'd like (you may
> want to contact the guy first).
> 
> All others, please remove cfk@cs.swarthmore.edu from the recipients
> if you're going to reply.
> 
> -- 
> gabriel rosenkoetter
> gr@eclipsed.net
> 
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> From: brassballs@comcast.net
> Subject: Job Opening in Maryland for Security Researcher
> Date: Wed, 25 Feb 2004 16:30:49 +0000
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> 
> I hope this isn't too off topic, and I apologize to almost all of you for the interruption.  I hope, however, that this might be of interest to at least one reader.
> 
> I have a job opening for a computer scientist with an interest in computer security.  The ideal applicant would be an intelligent person with a solid computing background who reads lists like Full Disclosure with interest and attention and enjoys the topics discussed here.
> 
> The job is located in the United States, near Columbia, Maryland (between Baltimore and Washington, DC), and no relocation assistance is available.  U.S. citizenship is required, and applicants selected will be subject to a background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.  In plain English, you don't need to have a security clearance already, but you need to be someone whom we can sponsor for one.  A copy of the job announcement is attached. 
> 
> If interested, you can either send me a copy of your resume directly (ASCII text only please!), or you can go to http://www.gd-ais.com, search for Req. Number 3575BR, and apply online.  (I would prefer to receive resumes directly so I can make sure that our wonderful automated resume reviewing software doesn't screen out good candidates in favor of Yet Another MCSE).
> 
> Thank you!
> 
> David Stein
> Systems Vulnerability Analyst
> General Dynamics Advanced Information Systems
> brassballs@comcast.net
> 
> Systems Engineer:
> 
> Duties:
> Performs security assessments of applications and networks using both static (code review, configuration review) and dynamic (black-box) analysis.  Develops proof-of-concept demonstrations of any vulnerabilities discovered.  Configures applications and networks for analysis.  Secures applications and networks against attack.
> 
> Qualifications:
> -Experience installing and configuring operating systems such as Solaris, BSD, Linux and other Unix variants as well as Windows 2000/XP.  Experience installing and configuring applications on these operating systems. 
> -Knowledge of programming languages including one or more of C/C++, Java, Perl or Python.  
> -Proficient in analysis of network traffic using tools such as tcpdump and Ethereal.
> -Proficient in networking concepts and firewall configuration. 
> -Sound knowledge of computer operations and hacker techniques and exploits. 
> -Ability to plan and conduct network penetration testing and develop novel penetration techniques. 
> -Ability to research and evaluate vulnerabilities and exploits of multiple operating systems and services.
> -Ability to develop and modify applications to meet mission requirements.
> -Experience in administration of Unix LAN networks helpful.  
> -X86 assembly along with experience with software analysis tools such as SoftICE, and IDA-Pro helpful.
> -Web page development experience helpful. 
> 
> Education:
> -Typically requires BA/BS in Computer Science or related discipline and 1+ years of experience.
> 
> Other:
> U.S. Citizenship required.  Applicants selected will be subject to a background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. 
> 
> ----- End forwarded message -----


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