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We are seeking an experienced cybersecurity/cryptography professional that is passionate about operationally-oriented research and development at the intersection of cryptography and vulnerability research. We are looking for a motivated individual that can understand and develop modern cryptographic solutions that can be applied to a variety of technologies. These multidisciplinary teams are addressing the most complicated national security problems facing our government sponsor. As part of the team, you will engage with work across the technology spectrum, including embedded, desktop, enterprise, and mobile systems, as well as globally connected networks of networks.
Job Responsibility:
Mature an existing program supporting US government mission needs through collaboration with your team and sponsor to identify creative, novel, and context-appropriate solutions
Collaborate closely with your peers and management across Center 5600 and the Labs to bring the available depth and breadth of expertise to bear
Steward relevant capabilities inside and outside the National Security Program (NSP)
Requirements:
A bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline and five (5) years of directly relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of directly relevant education and engineering or scientific experience that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform independent research and development
Ability to acquire and maintain a US DOE Q and SCI clearance, which may include a polygraph examination
Nice to have:
Graduate degree in Computer Science/Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Information Systems, Computer Forensics, Mathematics or a directly related field where an independent research project was a graduation requirement
Experience in one or more of the following: reverse engineering, software vulnerability assessment, web application assessment, computer networking, computer architecture, compilers, or similar computer security topics
Proficiency in scripting or high-level programming
Familiarity with secure-system design principles and information assurance principles
Excellent communication skills and a demonstrated ability to develop technical ideas and results and present them in oral and written form in a concise manner
Experience analyzing, developing, or evaluating cryptography, network security protocols, PKI, and/or digital signatures
Experience with or training in one or more information security topics such as: Operating System design and security, cryptography, network security protocols and specifications, driver and low-level software debugging, embedded system design, control/data-flow analysis, compiler optimizations, and memory management
Well-developed leadership skills with the ability to prioritize and execute in a principled and focused manner
Experience with program analysis, reverse engineering, and debugging tools (e.g., angr, BAP, IDA Pro, Binary Ninja, gdb, Ghidra, windbg)
Active SCI clearance
What we offer:
Flexible work arrangements for many positions include 9/80 (work 80 hours every two weeks, with every other Friday off) and 4/10 (work 4 ten-hour days each week) compressed workweeks, part-time work, and telecommuting (a mix of onsite work and working from home)
Generous vacation, strong medical and other benefits, competitive 401k, learning opportunities, relocation assistance and amenities aimed at creating a solid work/life balance