Sears Holdings Management Corporation provides corporate services to Sears Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ: SHLD) and its family of companies, including Sears Roebuck and Co. and Kmart Corporation. Sears Holdings Corporation is the nation's fourth largest broadline retailer with approximately 3,900 full-line and specialty retail stores in the United States and Canada. Sears Holdings is the leading home appliance retailer as well as a leader in tools, lawn and garden, home electronics and automotive repair and maintenance. Key proprietary brands include Kenmore, Craftsman and DieHard, and a broad apparel offering, including such well-known labels as Lands' End, Jaclyn Smith and Joe Boxer, as well as the Apostrophe and Covington brands. It also has the Country Living collection, which is offered exclusively by Sears and Kmart. It also has Martha Stewart Everyday products, which are offered exclusively in the U.S. by Kmart. We are the nation's largest provider of home services, with more than 12 million service calls made annually. Sears Holdings Corporation operates through its subsidiaries, including Sears, Roebuck and Co. and Kmart Corporation. For more information, visit Sears Holdings' Web site at http://www.searsholdings.com.The Online Security Technical Specialist is responsible for ensuring the development of secure internet-based applications by interacting with software developers, QA testers, and business analysts throughout the software development lifecycle.

Qualifications
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

� Performing application risk assessments and threat modeling
� Administering application vulnerability scans and coordinating remediation activities
� Manage and configure database assessment and auditing tools
� Provide training to the online engineering organization on application security best practices
� Ensure application compliance to corporate, federal and state, and financial services providers requirements

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

� Prior experience in a software development role using one or more of the following languages: Java, C#, C++
� Strong knowledge in Windows and/or UNIX/LINUX required.
� Hands-on experience with AppScan or other application vulnerability scanner.
� Hands-on experience with web application firewall.
� Must be very familiar with risk analysis and risk management methodologies.
� Solid understanding of application vulnerabilities and countermeasures. Must be able to provide and recommend remediation approach and not just provide vulnerability information.
� Must have working knowledge of common encryption libraries.
� Familiarity with major regulations such as Sarbanes-Oxley, PCI, etc
� Solid understanding of network and system security processes.
� Excellent Communication Skills (both oral/written); documentation requirements are: exceptions reports, audit/review reports, technical/process recommendations, reporting of security statistics/metrics, technical standards, procedures, and guidelines, etc.).
� Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high volume, deadline-driven environment.
� Professional maturity in dealing with all levels of management and staff.

Education/Training

� Bachelors in Computer Science or related field

Experience

� 4+ years experience in a software development role
� 1-2 years in a dedicated application security role

Role specific abilities/skills
� Professional security certifications a plus: CISSP, CISA

A comprehensive and competitive benefit program is designed to meet the needs of our associates and their families. Benefits eligibility depends on employment classification, location, and other variables. Benefits offered include:

Medical and Dental Plans

Health Care and Dependent Daycare Flexible Spending Accounts

Short and Long-Term Disability

Company Paid and Optional Life Insurance

Business Travel Insurance

Merchandise Discount

Adoption Assistance

Kmart Advantage Rx

ConSern Loans for Education

Worklife Solutions

Voluntary Benefits

Commuter Benefits

Sears Holdings Corporation Associate Stock Purchase Plan

401(k) Savings Plan

Vacation Time with Personal Days

National Holidays

An Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

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