Message-ID: <200302200947.h1K9ldE26793@netsys.com>
From: dendler at idefense.com (David Endler)
Subject: RE: Vigilinx acquisition

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On a loosely related topic, iDEFENSE Labs is expanding its research wing;
as such, we are actively recruiting for several positions of Security
Researcher.  Anyone on the list looking for a job who may be interested
should check out the job description posted below.

- -dave

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iDEFENSE is looking for qualified candidates for the Security Researcher
position. A successful candidate will be responsible for providing
technical expertise, working independently and/or with other security
engineers as part of the team.  The position involves technical
vulnerability verification, pure security research, exploit/IDS signature
development, in addition to writing whitepapers on emerging topics.  Daily
duties include driving the cyberintelligence gathering process through
technical innovation and specifically assigned projects.  He or she must
be located/be willing to move to the metro Washington DC area (DC,
Northern Virgina, Southern Maryland).  

Skills and Abilities

Candidates must have strong technical skills in a number of the following
competencies: 

Various flavors of Unix/Linux system administration (Solaris, AIX, 
RedHat, Debian, *BSD, Mandrake, HP-UX, etc.), Windows 3.1 - XP, 
MacOS, Cisco IOS, general router administration, Netware, TCP, UDP, 
IP, IPX, HTTP, SMTP, FTP, DNS, SQL, Unix shell scripting, Perl, 
Java, JavaScript, VBScript, ASP, PHP, C/C++, Assembly languages and 
coding, SSL, PKI, IPSec, wireless technologies, vulnerability 
scanning tools, firewalls, intrusion detection techniques and products,
etc.

Candidates must also possess strong writing skills and be able to
communcate their ideas effectively.  Frequent contributors to
Full-Disclosure, Bugtraq and VulnWatch are encouraged to apply.

We are a global security intelligence company that proactively monitors
sources throughout the world — from technical vulnerabilities and hacker
profiling to the global spread of viruses and other malicious code. Our
security intelligence services provide decision-makers, frontline security
professionals and network administrators with timely access to actionable
intelligence and decision support on cyber-related threats. iDEFENSE
provides four security intelligence offerings, for more information, visit
http://www.idefense.com.

iDEFENSE offers highly competitive salaries, a generous benefits package
that includes health, dental, disability and life insurance, incentive
stock options, company matching 401(k) plan, and a casual, entrepreneurial
environment.  Relocation is negotiable.

Send all resumes and queries to:

David Endler
Director, iDEFENSE Labs
dendler@...fense.com
voice: 703-344-2632
fax: 703-961-1071

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Quaker Oats [mailto:quakeroats@...hmail.com]
> Sent: Wednesday, February 19, 2003 1:18 PM
> To: full-disclosure@...ts.netsys.com
> Cc: needsecjob@...hmail.com; sec_manager@...hmail.com
> Subject: Re: [Full-Disclosure] Vigilinx acquisition
> 
> 
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> It looks like TruSecure is that "disrespectable" company that 
> is purchasing Vigilinx 
> (http://www.nwfusion.com/news/2003/0218truseacqui.html & 
> http://columbus.bizjournals.com/columbus/stories/2003/02/17/da
> ily13.html). Having worked with TS on a number of issues, I'd 
> have to agree with needsecjob@...hmail.com's observation.
> 
> 
> 
> - -----Original Message-----
> From: sec_manager@...hmail.com [mailto:sec_manager@...hmail.com]
> Sent: Sunday, February 02, 2003 1:14 PM
> To: full-disclosure@...ts.netsys.com
> Subject: [Full-Disclosure] Vigilinx acquisition
> 
> According to this post to the securityjobs list on Friday, 
> Vigilinx is being acquired by some disrespectable company.  
> Anybody have any information on this, or is it just a hoax?
> 
> The author of the email has yet to respond to any emails as 
> far as I know.
> 
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> 
> Subject: Vulnerability Analyst - looking for work
> Date: Fri, 31 Jan 2003 12:08:55 -0800
> From: needsecjob@...hmail.com
> To: securityjobs@...urityfocus.com
> 
> I am currently a vulnerability researcher for Vigilinx's 
> IntelliSHIELD Security Intelligence Service. Because of the 
> impending acquisition I am forced to look for work. Not 
> because I am being layed off but because I simply do not 
> respect our new parent company. I am currently located in 
> Columbus, OH and I am willing to relocate anywhere in the 
> U.S.A. Please contact me for a copy of my resume.
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