Clearwire is revolutionizing the way people get online by providing a wireless internet service that can be accessed anytime anywhere. In building this first of its kind mobile broadband network, we are looking for talented people to jump in, have a voice, and make a difference. Join the team that is creating the communication network of the future and lead your career down a path of vast opportunity!

Position Description:

Clearwire's technology changes lives! If you are motivated by having a role where what you do each day directly influences the way people work and communicate, Clearwire may be the company for you!

Clearwire, founded in October 2003 by telecom pioneer Craig O. McCaw, is a provider of simple, fast, portable and reliable wireless high-speed Internet service. Clearwire customers connect to the Internet using licensed spectrum, thus eliminating the confines of traditional cable or phone lines.

Headquartered in Kirkland, Wash., the company launched its first market in August 2004 and now offers service in 16 states across the U.S. as well as in Europe.

On May 7, 2008, Clearwire Corporation and Sprint Nextel Corporation entered into a definitive agreement to combine their next-generation wireless broadband businesses to form a new wireless communications company to expedite the deployment of the first nationwide mobile WiMAX network.

In conjunction with this agreement Intel Corporation (through Intel Capital); Google Inc.; Comcast Corporation; Time Warner Cable Inc; and Bright House Networks have collectively agreed to invest $3.2 billion into the new company.


Security Architect

Clearwire is looking for a Security Architect to provide technical leadership on matters of security for the Clearwire network. The successful candidate will be highly technical and have extensive experience in identifying, characterizing, documenting and resolving security issues within large scale data networks.


Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership in the comprehensive development, planning and execution of security efforts.
• Work closely with technology development and engineering teams to ensure that the Clearwire network architecture continues to meet or exceed security requirements.
• Drive overall security architecture and work with sales and marketing teams to communicate Clearwire's security architecture and compliance.
• Monitor security technology trends and requirements such as emerging standards and compliance frameworks.
• Design ongoing security audits, execute the audits and develop and execute strategies to resolve issues.
• Document security best practices for each network element, plan implementation of best practices and design enforcement strategies to ensure compliance.
• Provide primary technical role in the security certification process, including preparing documentation and working with 3rd party evaluations.
• Build a security response team with representatives from key departments and lead efforts to identify and resolve security incidents.
• Provide training to staff and contractors related to security.

Qualifications:

• Extensive experience with and in depth knowledge of Linux systems, including familiarity with kernel design and security frameworks such as SELinux.
• Extensive experience with and in depth knowledge of Solaris systems.
• Extensive experience with and in depth knowledge of enterprise database systems including MySQL, Postgres and Oracle.
• Extensive experience with and in depth knowledge of data networks, including switching, routing, firewalling, intrusion detection, VPNs and wireless networks.
• Extensive experience working with and leading cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Security certification (CISSP, GIAC) desirable.
• Bachelor degree required in applicable technical discipline.

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