Strategic IT Security Adviser (New York) in New York, NY

Do you see secure practices not as an afterthought, but as a transcendental principle? Can you convince intelligent people from diverse backgrounds of your vision? Can you explain secure programming, covert channels, botnets, malware, and social engineering to non-technical staff, mathematicians, software engineers, sysadmins, senior management, and the janitorial staff? Has your seasoned career given you invaluable context, perspective, and insight into the state of our information systems today? Do you have deep understanding of current insecurities and emerging attack vectors? Can you strategize for the years ahead and devise effective and pragmatic tactics for the challenges you face today? Then the D. E. Shaw group’s information security team may be the right place for you.Requirements:? solid understanding of the principles of cryptography, operating systems, software development, and network security technologies;? strong leadership and project management skills;? ability to communicate effectively and convincingly to both technical and non-technical staff;? deep understanding of the mechanisms of exploitation, common security pitfalls, and past examples of exploitation; and the ability to communicate this understanding to others at all levels of the organization;? solid understanding of and hands-on experience with methods and pragmatics of threat modeling;? deep understanding of state-of-the-art developments in both academia and production;? awareness of common and emerging attack vectors and their corresponding mitigation strategies; and? ability to accurately prioritize the severity of vulnerabilities and effectively manage mitigation efforts on a tactical level.To apply, e-mail your resume and cover letter to (see below) The D. E. Shaw group is a New York-based global investment and technology development firm with approximately $29 billion in investment and committed capital as of April 1, 2009, an international reputation for financial innovation and technological leadership, and offices in North America, Europe, and Asia.Members of the D. E. Shaw group do not discriminate in employment matters on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, national origin, age, military service eligibility, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or any other protected class.See job description To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here