Assistant Director, Advanced Cybersecurity Research Job at Kitware (Clifton Park)

Assistant Director, Advanced Cybersecurity Research

Kitware

Location:
United States , Clifton Park

Category:
IT - Software Development

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

180000.00 - 260000.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

Drive Cutting-Edge Cybersecurity Research at Kitware. Kitware is seeking a visionary Assistant Director, Advanced Cybersecurity Research to lead innovative, high-impact projects addressing today’s most complex security challenges. This is a unique opportunity to build and lead a new cybersecurity research team, collaborating with DARPA and other government agencies to develop next-generation security solutions. In this role, you will leverage Kitware’s strengths in AI, high-performance computing (HPC), large-scale data analysis, and software process to design and prototype advanced cybersecurity technologies. As the creators of CMake—the de facto standard build system for C++—Kitware offers an excellent environment for developing scalable, secure, and high-performance software.

Job Responsibility:

Lead & Build: Form and lead a high-impact cybersecurity research team, collaborating with Kitware’s experts in AI, HPC, and software engineering
Secure Funding: Lead grant proposals and industry partnerships to expand Kitware’s cybersecurity portfolio
Innovate & Prototype: Design and develop solutions for malware analysis, reverse engineering, AI-driven security, and secure systems architecture
Collaborate & Integrate: Partner with DARPA, government agencies, and industry collaborators to drive real-world security impact
Share Knowledge: Publish in top-tier security conferences and journals, elevating Kitware’s influence in the field

Requirements:

Ph.D. or M.S. in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field with a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience
Expertise in AI/ML for security, cryptography, vulnerability research, or formal methods
Strong publication history
A demonstrated track record of leading federal and/or commercial business development activities and securing R&D funding for a team of 6-12 people
Excellent project management skills with demonstrable efforts leading and delivering complex research projects on time, within budget, and with a high level of customer satisfaction
Due to contractual restrictions, only U.S. citizens are eligible for consideration for this position
If not already cleared TS/SCI, willingness and ability to apply for, use, and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance

What we offer:

Competitive compensation
Performance incentives
Comprehensive benefits
Professional development
Conference travel
Research funding
Tuition reimbursement program
Flexible working hours
Six weeks paid time off
401(k)
Health insurance
Life insurance
Short- and long-term disability insurance
Bonus plan
Free coffee, drinks, and snacks

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 18, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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