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Subject:    [SJ-JOB] Security Researcher, Redmond, US
From:       leannd () microsoft ! com
Date:       2005-05-31 19:06:21
Message-ID: 20050531190621.9933.qmail () sfcm ! securityfocus ! com
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JOB DESCRIPTION
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Position:	Security Researcher
Location:	Redmond, Washington, US
Type:		Permanent F/T
Closing Date:	06/26/2005

Do you enjoy probing and analyzing product security, finding holes in assumptions or \
mental sparring with product security measures? Do you want to make the world a safer \
place? Are you interested in a fast-paced job full of new opportunities? If so, the . \
The Security Business Unit's Secure Windows Initiative (SWI) team needs you. SWI is \
committed to making Microsoft’s products more secure by working with feature and \
component teams in Windows as well as other teams across Microsoft to ensure that \
products and features are built as securely as possible. We need an energetic \
Security Development Lead to drive a team that analyzes and exploits weaknesses in \
default installs, tear apart how products interact, and build custom tools to make \
this analysis and white-hat monitoring easier. Your team will engage 6-9 product \
teams a year and have full reign to achieve their goals - ensuring Microsoft produces \
the most secure software possible. You'll work with teams to understan  d their \
attack surface and how design choices they make affect the security stance of their \
product. It's an exciting job, and at the end of the day, you’ll be able to say, \
"I helped save the world". 

This position includes responsibility for leading a small team of Security Engineers \
(penetration testers).  You should have experience in setting goals, monitoring \
progress, and basic HR administration.  You should be comfortable managing in a \
fast-paced and dynamic environment where problem arise fast and the group has to \
respond quickly.




JOB REQUIREMENTS
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Candidates must have knowledge of Windows architecture and an ability to devise \
techniques to tear security holes in products. Candidates must be sharp, must be \
solid coders, and must be fluent in C/C++  knowledge of common hacking/network tools, \
Perl, networking, cryptography, assembler is a plus. Security-mindedness is \
mandatory. Must have strong attention to detail and be able to effectively work \
across teams. Demonstrated management skills are important. A Bachelor's degree in \
Computer Science is preferred. 

  
Come and help make Microsoft’s products more secure!


CONTACT
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Send resume to leannd@microsoft.com

LeAnn  Darneille
Security Recruiter
Microsoft
leannd@microsoft.com



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