Cyber Research And Development Engineer

Penn State Applied Research Laboratory (ARL)

Reston, VA, USA
Base: $109,300.00 - $191,000.00; bonus/equity: not...
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Reverse engineering tools
Vulnerability research
Malware analysis
** Penn State Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) is seeking a Cyber Research and Development Engineer to join their Cyberspace Operations Research Department. The role involves researching advanced cyber techniques, software development, and maintaining client relationships, with a preference for candidates with strong reverse engineering and vulnerability testing skills. **

Job Summary

  • Research cutting edge techniques and technologies for cyberspace operations.
  • Apply software engineering best practices to create proof-of-concept tools and configure test environments to perform demonstrations to sponsors and partners.
  • The salary range for this position, including all possible grades, is $109,300.00 - $191,000.00.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** Penn State Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) is seeking a Cyber Research and Development Engineer to join their Cyberspace Operations Research Department. The role involves researching advanced cyber techniques, software development, and maintaining client relationships, with a preference for candidates with strong reverse engineering and vulnerability testing skills. **

Salary

Base: $109,300.00 - $191,000.00; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, robust retirement plans, substantial paid time off, 75% tuition discount

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • reverse engineering tools
  • vulnerability research
  • malware analysis
  • CNO tool development
  • computer networking fundamentals
  • Windows and *NIX OS
  • X86(64) and ARM or MIPS architectures
  • cyber operations architecture
  • software engineering practices
  • C, Java, or Python programming
  • active TS/SCI clearance

Nice-to-have

  • exploit development
  • threat modeling
  • penetration testing
  • military cyberspace operations
  • AI/ML for cybersecurity
  • Agile software development

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree - Engineering or Science
  • 14+ years of relevant experience (Senior Professional)
  • 5+ years of relevant experience (Advanced Professional)
  • Active government security clearance at TS/SCI level

Work Rights

Not specified

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