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Kitware is seeking a visionary Technical Leader, 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.
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 6 years of relevant experience
Expertise in AI/ML for security, cryptography, vulnerability research, or formal methods
Proficiency in C++, Python, C, or Rust, with experience in secure software development and build systems (CMake preferred)
Strong understanding of operating systems, network protocols, and security architectures
Strong publication history. Candidates should include a detailed list of publications as part of their resume/CV
Experience collaborating successfully with others and thriving in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment
Experience leading federal and/or commercial business development activities and winning R&D funding to support a team of 3-6 researchers and developers
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, and comprehensive benefits
Professional development, conference travel, and research funding