Cyber R&D Engineer

About the role

As a Cyber R&D Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in advancing the development of cutting-edge software solutions designed to exploit vulnerabilities in adversary technologies. Your expertise will be critical in integrating and testing tools acquired from external vendors, as well as maintaining software programs in collaboration with mission partners.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site support in research and development of software designed to exploit vulnerabilities in adversary technology
• Develop and optimize algorithms, author scripts, and create utility software
• Identify and analyze potential vulnerabilities in software, hardware, and firmware components
• Conduct threat modeling and risk assessments to identify potential attack vectors and vulnerabilities
• Analyze and reverse engineer source code
• Perform software integration and testing of tools acquired via separate contracts or vendors
• Establish and maintain continuous integration/continuous development mechanisms in accordance with industry best practices
• Generate technical writing and documentation and perform lifecycle maintenance of software programs managed by the customer
• Participate in solutions/scoping discussions, requirements refinement, complexity estimation, and potentially live operations to best meet supported unit/team needs

Requirements

• 5 years of direct relevant experience in vulnerability research and analysis to include development of working proofs of concept (POCs)
• 5 years of experience in Windows and/or Linux operating systems
• Proficiency in one or more programming languages including but not limited to: C, C++, Python, Java/Javascript, Bash/Bourne/C Shell, Rust, Assembly
• Expertise with one or more tools: Gnu Debugger (GDB), Valgrind, Low Level Debugger (LLDB), Interactive Disassembler (IDA Pro), Ghidra, SCons

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering
• Experience with Android, iOS, or Network Devices/RTOS operating systems
• Experience with cybersecurity tools including: Vulnerability scanners, Penetration testing frameworks, Security information and event management (SIEM) systems
• Understanding of secure coding practices and security vulnerabilities

Skills

• Proactive problem-solving skills
• Commitment to staying ahead of emerging threats
• Effective collaboration with cross-functional teams

Benefits

Not specified

Pay

$116,900—$243,100 USD

Schedule

Not specified