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SECURITY RESEARCHER/VULNERABILITY SPECIALIST

Job Field: Security
Location: San Francisco, CA
Salary: $Not stated
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<tr><td valign="top" width="450"><b>: 1679Title:Security Researcher/Vulnerability SpecialistDate Posted: October 17, 2012Job Type: Contract to PermanentJob Location:San Francisco,CaliforniaJob Title: Security Researcher / Vulnerability SpecialistLocation: San Francisco, CAPosition Summary: This is a technical leadership position with direct reports and is third party facing. Technical responsibilities include vulnerability research and individual assessments of everything from SCADA systems to mobile applications.The ideal candidate will possess the following:-Experience doing security research and performing vulnerability analysis, usually gained over 6-8 years-Extensive experience doing network protocol analysis, with and without network tools such as Wireshark-Expertise in understanding common security vulnerabilities, with enough technical expertise to perform the following:obuffer overflow attacksoSQL injection attacksoTeardrop and packet fragmentation attacksoSMTP attacks-Experience working as a team lead, typically gained from 1-3 years-Experience with security consulting (from 1-3 years) preferred-Strong technical understanding of vulnerabilities and how attackers can exploit vulnerabilities to compromise systems, including systems level knowledge of:oMicrosoft Windows platformsoUNIX platformsoCommon networking platforms-Knowledge of vulnerability sources such as SANS, US-CERT, commercial vendors (Symantec, SecureWorks, IBM, etc.)-Strong analytical ability with readiness to defend analysis in the face of countervailing opinions-Knowledge of paid intelligence sources such as Verizon iDefense, RiskIQ, Critical Intelligence, Cybertrust-Ability to work effectively with an incomplete data set; willing to apply logic and academic rigor to make sound analytical leaps-A quick study of new technologies, industries and scenarios-Strong presentation and verbal communication skills-Experience with the government or utility industry preferredDesired Certifications:-CISSP certification required (or in progress)-General security certifications (such as Certified Ethical Hacker, CEH) preferred-General professional network certifications (CCNP, JNCIS, et al) preferredInterested Candidates, click &quot;Apply Now&quot;.MISource, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is dedicated to fostering diversity in the workplace. MISource utilizes E-Verify.About Us:At MISource Inc., we connect individuals from a variety of industries with respected companies, both nationally and internationally. Each day, our Recruiters are presenting our clients with talented industry professionals for their most in-demand positions. To accomplish this, the MISource staffing team will invest the time to understand your goals, work experiences, and career objectives. To search for other exciting opportunities in your area, visit our website at www.misource.com.

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