Windows Systems Tool Developer - Security & Kernel Debugging

Windows Systems Tool Developer - Security & Kernel Debugging

Redolent, Inc.

Seattle, WA • On-site

Contractor

Posted 10 days ago


Job description

Client is looking for highly motivated Windows Systems Tool Developer or Windows Systems Engineer with deep understanding of Windows internal systems and kernel to develop security/encryption based tools for a leading OS Hitech company.
o System debug windows applications on different targets and identify defects and track them to closure.
o Debug Windows OS on different targets for functionality based on requirement specifications. Investigate, remediate and report defects or issues.
o Maintains defect database and generates defect reports
o Create test cases for software functionality and compatibility
o Maintain records of test scenarios and results
o Windows tool development (test automation tool development)
o Debug source code"
"o Deep understanding of Windows Internals, system architecture and kernel
o Familiarity with Windows platform level debug Symbol files or PDB files and the process of generating and managing debug symbols
o Prior experience of security analysis in multi-tier enterprise/web applications
o Experience with Windows Debugging using tools like WinDbg
o C++, C#, Microsoft PowerShell,
o Has done certifications in (ISC)2, ISACA.
o Has experience in understanding of IT Security Compliances, Information Systems Security & Privacy.
o Has good Experience in designing Threat Model and identifying security risks.
o Anyone with a CVE (information security vulnerabilities and exposures) or publically disclosed bug
o Windows Patches & Security Updates validation for FIPS 140 evaluation
o Familiar with azure based tools, TFS, VSTS, VSO
o Tool Development (predominantly test automation tools).
o Debugging source code
o Comfortable working in a Microsoft Windows environment, web-based applications, and dealing with hardware and software compatibility issues.
o Excellent analytical and fault isolation skills
o Versatile team player with excellent presentation, communication and inter personal skills
o Experience in defect tracking

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Redolent, a dynamic and rapidly expanding company committed to excellence in software solutions, where success is fueled by a combination of technical expertise and efficient management practices. Our solutions create a measurable delta in our clients’ productivity and profitability, contributing to their growth and success.

Industry

It services

Company size

51 - 200 Employees

Headquarters location

San Jose, CA, US

Year founded

2008

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Q: What is the career path for a Windows Software Engineer?

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