Cyber Software Researcher I

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Job Description:

The candidate will be working independently as a Software Researcher to identify flaws in software.

Responsibilities:

• Must be familiar with the latest techniques in vulnerability research and demonstrate their ability to follow best practices
• Extremely detail oriented when documenting research
• write code in C, Python, and Assembly to demonstrate ability to control the flaws

Here’s what you need:

• Experience programming with object-oriented programming languages and developing complex programs using, C, C#, C++, Java, or other comparable languages
• Experience developing Windows applications using Visual Studio or .NET environments OR experience developing UNIX applications using make files or comparable build environments
• Experience implementing software life cycle management (requirements, design, develop, test, validate, deploy)

Bonus points if you have:

• An understanding of OS Internals (any major OS)
• Experience reading and writing assembly (x86/x64, ARM, MIPS, etc.)
• Experience with debuggers (WinDBG, GDB, ADB, BDI, etc.)
• Experience with dynamic and static binary analysis, fuzzing techniques, and source code auditing
• Strong C, Python, and ASM development experience
• Demonstrated ability to self-drive research tasking
• Motivated to learn complex systems
• Working as a team with researchers and developers

Security Clearance:

• An active TS/SCI with Polygraph

 

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