Penetration Testing position in Knoxville, TN

We have an immediate opening for a security engineer with an emphasis on penetration testing. This is a permanent position. Salary is dependent on experience. Description is below.

Security Engineer - Penetration Testing

The successful candidate will have 4+ years of network security experience and 2+ years of security auditing and penetration testing experience. This position involves performing audit, assessment, and penetration testing services for commercial and government clients. The successful candidate will be both self-disciplined to work on individual tasks and to work well in a team environment. The ideal candidate will have security experience in most of the following areas:        

• Prior experience with vulnerability assessment and penetration methods required
• Intimate knowledge of TCP/IP protocols and networking architectures
• Windows and Unix/Linux operating systems and security
• Programming language experience in C/C++, Java, Visual Basic, Perl
• Knowledge of database, applications, and web server design and implementation
• Experience with commercial and freeware assessment tools such as ISS Internet Scanner, Nessus, WebInspect, Kismet, Netstumbler, and "hacker tools" on both Windows and Linux platforms required
• Experience with wireless LAN security (including 802.11 standards)
• Experience with firewall, VPN and intrusion detection systems
• Familiarity with the certification and accreditation (C&A) security evaluations process for government agencies, including DITSCAP and NIACAP standards

This position requires research, preparation, and participation in presentations and briefings, as well as travel to client locations nationwide. A degree in Computer Science is a plus, but is not required. Desired certifications include: CISSP, CISA, or SANS GIAC.        

U.S. citizenship is required and the security engineer must be able to get security clearance for access to government facilities. Candidates with current (within last 3 years) DOD Secret or TS/SCI clearance will be given highest priority. Pay is commensurate with experience.        

In addition to a career in the challenging world of computer and network security, Sword & Shield Enterprise Security, Inc. offers competitive salaries, full benefits, participation in 401(K), and opportunities for professional growth and development. We offer the opportunity to work with cutting-edge security technologies in a stimulating work environment.        

At Sword & Shield we focus solely on information security. Sword & Shield offers a variety of security risk management products and services in the areas of risk analysis, vulnerability assessment, security policy, security safeguards, incident response, and customized security awareness training. We are a fast growing company in a fast growing market. Our security professionals are well trained and have a deep understanding of the state-of-the-art in security. To ensure the continued success and demand for our products and services, we are seeking talented professionals of high integrity who are motivated, bright, innovative, dedicated, and team players to join us.        

If you are interested in joining us E-mail your letter and resume to jobs@sses.net. More extensive job description information is available on request. Received on Thu May 22 12:02:56 2003

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