Cyber Security Vulnerability Researcher (Cybersecurity)

TL;DR

Cyber Security Vulnerability Researcher (Cybersecurity): Performing vulnerability research and tool development to support the Naval Aviation Red Team with an accent on risk assessments and security analysis. Focus on analyzing the security of computer applications, conducting research into cyber threats, and performing technical risk evaluations.

Location: On-site in Lexington Park, MD

Salary: $115,000 – $170,000 per year

Company

A dynamic workforce of industry professionals delivering world-class solutions in cyber, engineering, and information technology to the federal government.

What you will do

• Conduct research into cyber threats, adversarial offensive/defensive tools, techniques, and mitigation solutions.
• Develop security and vulnerability solutions for computer hardware and software.
• Perform technical and non-technical risk and vulnerability assessments of infrastructure and applications.
• Analyze the security of computer applications and specialized utility programs to provide actionable results.
• Perform risk analysis (threat, vulnerability, and probability) during major system changes.
• Identify vulnerabilities associated with the development and implementation of operational programs.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience.
• Current Top-Secret clearance with the ability to obtain SCI.
• Ability to obtain qualifications aligned with DoD Cyber Workforce Framework (DCWF) roles within 60 days.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Experience programming in Python.
• Experience utilizing GHIDRA, IDA Pro, and other reverse engineering tools.

Nice to have

• Working experience with Assembly Language.
• Certification in either Microsoft or Linux OS.
• Knowledge of adversarial threat representation tactics, techniques, and procedures.
• Experience conducting reverse engineering on aviation-based platforms and support systems.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive health, life, disability, and retirement plans.
• Paid time off, professional growth opportunities, and tuition assistance.
• Eligibility for Compressed Work Schedule (CWS).
• Collaborative, people-first culture recognized by multiple Top Workplaces awards.