Research Lead - AI Cyber Testing & Evaluation

Qualifications

• 6+ years of technical experience in security engineering, software engineering, firmware engineering, hardware engineering, or related fields
• 6+ years of technical management experience, including leading cross-functional teams, managing project budgets, and mentoring and developing team members
• Demonstrated ability to successfully lead complex projects to completion
• Proficiency in Python, Java, C/C++, or other popular programming languages
• Experience with red team operations or offensive cyber capabilities development
• Ability to develop rigorous and comprehensive threat models and identify potential system vulnerabilities
• Strong ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment
• Fluency with MS Office suite

Preferred

• Graduate of the Computer Network Operations Development Program (CNODP), Remote Interactive Operator Training (RIOT), Future Operator Readiness Growth and Enrichment (FORGE), or equivalent experience
• Understanding of advanced persistent threat (APT) tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) and experience with defending against them
• Ability to think creatively about offensive and/or defensive techniques and strategies, beyond compliance with existing regulations
• Experience working on AI research, ML model training, or model deployment

Education Requirements

• PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Cybersecurity, Information Security, Information Technology, Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Physics, Applied Physics, Engineering Physics, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Engineering and Public Policy, Technology and Policy, National Security Policy, Policy Analysis, Political Science, International Relations, or similar with at least 3 years of relevant professional experience is required.
• Master's degree in the fields listed above with at least 6 years of relevant professional experience, is required.
• Bachelor's degree in the fields listed above with at least 8 years of relevant professional experience, is required.

Security Clearance

Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government clearance is preferred but not required.

Salary Range

• Research Lead - AI Cyber Testing & Evaluation: $146,200 - $261,400
• Visiting Technical Specialist: $146,200 - $211,900
• Visiting Technical Expert: $167,300 - $261,400

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Savings plan
• Paid time-off

Equal Opportunity Employer