Vulnerability Importer

We are currently looking for a Vulnerability Importer to join our team in Richmond, VA.  This role will be a contributor to our vulnerability database, VulnDB, that provides the most comprehensive, detailed and timely source of vulnerability intelligence and third-party library monitoring, and will be responsible for individually completing small complex projects and delivering components of large projects as part of a team.

What you will do:

• Provide entry level analysis and review of potential security issues, weeding out reports that do not meet criteria for inclusion in VulnDB
• Analyze vendor security advisories, researcher vulnerability reports, product changelogs, news articles, bug trackers, exploits, and many other sources to identify issues that constitute legitimate vulnerabilities. RBS provides data sources, a list of keywords, and training
• Create base entries for new vulnerability reports for the team to validate and process and later also perform second level analysis and write up VulnDB entries to completion
• Update existing vulnerability entries with new vulnerability details within the system, references, product information, exploit availability, fix availability and similar

What you will bring: 

• Experience in data entry, data analysis, and database review
• A basic understanding of operating systems concepts including mobile OS and privilege levels
• General familiarity with many of the more widely used web applications, client and server software, and web browsers is preferable
• Reading comprehension is a significant part of the job along with excellent writing skills
• The candidate is expected to be methodical, observant, and pay attention to details
• Self motivation and the ability to work independently once trained
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to ask for help when needed

Nice to have:

• A basic understanding of vulnerability concepts and prevalent vulnerability types such as SQL injection, cross-site scripting (XSS), cross-site request forgery (CSRF), path traversals, denial of service (DoS), buffer overflows, command injection, race conditions, open redirects, privilege escalation, authentication bypasses, XML External Entity (XXE) attacks and similar. This includes an understanding of privilege boundaries and what defines a vulnerability
• Entry level coding experience in one or more languages like C/C++, Java, C#, Python, Perl, Ruby, Go, JavaScript, PHP, and HTML
• Security industry experience, industry familiarity, or at least intellectual curiosity in the field of Information Security
• University or military course covering security principles and practices

Why Flashpoint is a Great Place to Work:

• Diversity.  Flashpoint is committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity, inclusion, belonging, and equity. We recognize that diversity is key to achieving our vision. We believe that every person and their experiences contribute to building a work environment and products and services that will change the world.
• Culture and Belonging.  Our company’s culture isn’t something you join, it’s something you build and shape, and each person's unique backgrounds and experiences contribute to who Flashpoint is and will become.  You will have ample opportunities to connect with coworkers through various communication channels and company-funded virtual events: book clubs, happy hours, committees, DIBE discussion group, Donut mixers, local team member meetups and much more. 
• Perks. Flashpoint understands that personal wellness is one of the keys to a happy, healthy and productive work environment.  That’s why we also prioritize health and wellness perks like gym reimbursements, expensed lunches, cool cultural initiatives and inclusive employee events.
• Career Growth. Flashpoint is invested in the growth of our team members and understands that frequent, two-way feedback is critical to that growth. We encourage regular one-on-ones with your manager, a regular schedule of performance reviews, learning and development opportunities, and guidance through formalized career paths; whether that be towards being a great manager, being a great individual contributor, or a lateral move to gain breadth of knowledge and experience.
• A Great Place to Work. Literally. According to the 99% of employees surveyed, Flashpoint earned designation as a Great Place to Work-Certified™ Company for 2021. 100% of employees agree that new hires are made to feel welcome and appreciated. If you are interested in learning more, please check out our Certified Profile.