Topic created on: February 28, 2011 11:27 CST by aeppert .

Alert Logic - Security Research Lead

Based in Houston, TX, Alert Logic is seeking a Security Research Lead to direct the activities of the Alert Logic Research and Emerging Threats teams.��The Security Research Lead must be skilled in Programming, Reverse Engineering, Penetration Testing, memory corruption vulnerabilities, and various web technologies.��The responsibilities will include leading a team of Research engineers in prototyping new detection technologies and analyzing new threats.

Alert Logic delivers cloud-powered, managed solutions for IT security and compliance by combining patented technology and round-the-clock monitoring by certified analysts.��Trusted by enterprises, managed hosting providers and partners worldwide, Alert Logic provides innovative, cost effective, and worry-free SaaS offerings.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities
* Employ strong knowledge of security concepts and practices to proactively identify threats, vulnerabilities and exploits
* Investigate and analyze new threats, vulnerabilities, and exploits, and document and develop countermeasures
* Write technical papers and deliver external and internal presentations introducing new and novel security research
* Serve as an escalation point for the Security Operations Center for new incidents
* Mentor analysts and aid in employee development
* Make recommendations for appropriate development, engineering and corporate processes and procedures
* Answer questions from clients regarding new attacks and trends
* Suggest or implement new product prototypes and work with product management on implementation


Requirements
* 8+ years of professional experience in Information Security
* Experience with Reverse engineering tools (e.g., debuggers, disassemblers)
* Solid understanding of TCP/IP networking, Microsoft Windows Operating Systems, Unix & Linux Administration, and SQL & Oracle databases.
* Familiarity with Web protocols (e.g., HTTP, SOAP, WS-*) and��Web technologies (e.g., HTML, JavaScript, XML, JSON, REST)
* Proficiency with high-level scripting languages (e.g., Python, Ruby) and shell scripting
* Experience programming with low level languages such as C and Assembly
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
* Strong verbal and written communication skills
* Computer Security Certifications such as GIAC, OSCE, NOP or similar preferred
* Undergraduate or Advanced Degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field preferred

Alert Logic offers an exceptional company culture with a group that works hard and has fun.�� We are looking for someone with a passion for technology, a drive for continual learning, and the love of solving problems.


For consideration, please e-mail resumes to [email protected] or apply directly at http://budurl.com/SRLHtx