Webroot Software - Threat Research Analyst - Bldr
Posted by: "Jon Landau" JLandau@webroot.com
Date: Mon Mar 9, 2009 12:37 pm ((PDT))
Threat Research Analyst
Webroot Software, Inc., founded in 1997, is a highly successful,
security software & services company and the creator of the
award-winning Spy Sweeper(r) line of products and our new line of
defense technology: Webroot E-mail and Web Security SaaS
(Software-as-a-Service). Our new Security SaaS offering is a hosted
solution providing total endpoint security protection for small- to
mid-size businesses and enterprise customers. Our SaaS offering is a
comprehensive email and web management, protection, and compliance suite
ideally suited for customers seeking a robust, easy-to-use security
solution. Webroot E-Mail and Web Security SaaS are two critical
components to the layered security approach for any company, offering
additional levels of protection beyond what an on-premise solution can
provide at a fraction of the cost and backed by Webroot's expert support
organization.
Globally recognized, Webroot has an outstanding history of delivering
award-winning, best of breed security solutions for consumers,
small/medium businesses and enterprises. Webroot defined and pioneered
the anti-spyware market, building it into a $100+ million business.
Webroot continues to develop innovative security and privacy protection
products for internet peace of mind. Our headquarters are located in
Boulder, Colorado, with offices in Mountain View, California, Europe,
Japan and Australia.
Webroot is currently seeking a Threat Research Analyst for the following
role:
RESPONSIBILITIES
* Conduct research to discover spyware/malware, creating
signatures to detect and identify installed malicious software
* Identify new distribution methods and techniques for removal
* Analyze information and develop methods of detection and removal
of spyware
* Manage multiple projects simultaneously while quickly learning a
breadth of new concepts and technologies
REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
* 2+ years experience in IT, development experience is preferred
* Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience is required
Windows-specific knowledge is a MUST, including:
* Understanding of Windows file/folder structures and file access
methods
* In-depth knowledge of the Windows Registry
* Knowledge of Windows Security features
DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Knowledge of the following:
* Personal Firewalls
* Anti-virus
* Anti-spam
* Anti-spyware
* Utilities that monitor system changes, like regmon, filemon,
GOBACK, etc.
* Trojans
* System Monitors
* Adware
* Viruses
* Rootkits
* Keystroke Loggers
* VMWare
Privately held and backed by some of the industry's leading top tier
venture capital firms, including Technology Crossover Ventures, Accel
Partners and Mayfield, Webroot is continuing to build and capitalize
upon proven successes and leadership in the security market. Our
employees are our most valuable resource and we provide them with the
benefits, compensation and stock they deserve. Candidates should be
self-directed and able to balance a team approach with personal
initiative.
If you would like an opportunity to work with this widely recognized
worldwide leader in technology security, send your resume to
jlandau@webroot.com for consideration.
Principals only- no third parties, please. Webroot Software, Inc. is an
Equal Opportunity Employer.
Jon Landau | Technology Recruiting Manager
