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Secure a Website and an Obama Victory

Obama for America is looking for a network security expert who wants to play a key role in a historic political campaign and help elect Barack Obama as the next President of the United States.

In this role, you will be responsible for:
  • Analyzing the network architecture for the My.BarackObama website
  • Leading an overhaul of existing security systems and architecture, including policy, firewall, VPN, and networking equipment
  • Developing a strategy for responding to hack attempts, DDoS attacks, and other potential threats
  • Establishing and managing the security posture of the online campaign My.BarackObama

You must have:
  • 3+ years experience in security field or as a security specialist
  • A deep understanding of LAMP development processes and best practices Current knowledge of the state of the Internet security landscape
  • Proven history of security policy development and implementation
  • Proven experience implementing security solutions in clustered, loadbalanced web hosting environments
  • Experience with both free and commercial firewall and VPN products
  • 3+ years experience maintaining UNIX/Linux systems
  • Project plan development and implementation
  • Knowledge of routing, switching, and VPN technologies
  • Experience configuring networking equipment, including routers, switches, and firewalls
  • A willingness to respond off‐hours to high urgency security situations

Special consideration given to candidates who have:
  • Experience with LAMP applications
  • Current security certification (SANS/CISSP, etc.)
  • Policy enforcement, auditing, and penetration testing experience
  • Knowledge of current e‐commerce regulation and requirements (PCI, etc.)
  • Understanding of two‐factor authentication methods

Successful candidates will join the development team in Boston, MA. Candidates should be willing to commit to work through the election in November. This is a salaried position. Housing assistance may be available for those not located in the Boston area.


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