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Junior Web Security Analyst Alert Logic
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The primary responsibility of the Junior Web Security Specialist is to ensure the highest level of web-based application protection without impacting availability of services for legitimate users. This includes responding to and escalating blocked requests, working directly with the customer or partner to determine the legitimacy of blocked requests, tuning the Web Application Firewall (WAF) to allow valid requests, and augmenting the WAF to provide coverage for previously undetected attacks. Additional responsibilities include conducting manual and automated vulnerability scans to assess the effectiveness of recently created or modified rules. A comprehensive list of analyst activities is available in section 2.2 regarding service scenarios.PLEASE NOTE: If you are a web developer and are interested in security, this may be the role for you!
Alert Logic sits at the nexus of two of the hottest trends in IT: the adoption of cloud technologies and increased security and compliance requirements driven by an increasingly connected world. In a typical month, Alert Logic processes over 100 million security events and store petabytes of data for over 1,300 enterprise customers. We are an established company with a history of almost 10 years, yet maintain a pace, energy and agility that allows us to advance our offerings and technology and preserve a startup-like culture. Our revenues are strong. Our customer base is growing rapidly.
Primary Responsibilities:
Alert customers on activity blocked by the WAF
Work directly with customer to identify and allow legitimate activity
Escalate web application threat incidents detected by the other means to the client?s attention
Tune WAFs to ensure maximum availability of customer applications while providing coverage for new threats
Verify client protection by conducting assessments of recently applied or modified WAF rules
Meet the expectations of Alert Logic clients in accordance with their Service Level Agreement
Provide customer service experience that exceeds customer expectations
Produce reporting artifacts at customer or auditor?s request
Here?s what we prefer you have:
1 year of IIS/LAMP administration/development (professionally or on side/school projects)
Familiarity with OWASP Top Ten
Familiarity with HTTP, TLS, XML, JSON, SOAP and reverse proxies
Working knowledge of MySQL, Oracle and MS SQL
Proficient with Perl, Python, PHP and JavaScript
It would be awesome if you have:
Experience in manual application security testing
Bachelors in Computer Information Systems or Network Security
Certifications in Web based Penetration Testing or general certs such as GWAT, OSCP, CEH, CPT, etc.
| Location: | 1776 Yorktown Seventh Floor Houston, TX 77056 United States |
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Alert Logic
Alert Logic's on-demand solutions provide the easiest way to secure networks and comply with policies and regulations by enabling our customers to detect threats, eliminate vulnerabilities, and manage log data.Investors: Access Venture Partners, DFJ Mercury, Hunt Ventures/Hunt BioVentures, OCA Ventures, Updata Partners
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| Web Site: | www.alertlogic.com |
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| Headquarters: | 1776 Yorktown Seventh Floor Houston, TX 77056 United States |
| 2002 | |
| Industry: | Software |
| Alert Logic is the industry's leading provider of on-demand IT compliance and security solutions. Our solutions provide mid-sized organizations with the easiest way to secure networks and comply with policies and regulations. Our on-demand platform utilizes software-as-a-service to deliver the benefits of rapid deployment, zero maintenance, and no upfront capital costs. As a result, Alert Logic customers benefit from easy and affordable network security and compliance. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Alert Logic is changing the way IT compliance and security solutions are designed, delivered, and utilized. |
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