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Peraton Labs · 3 weeks ago

Senior Research Scientist - Cyber Network Security

College Park, MD

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$176K/yr - $282K/yr

7+ years exp

Peraton Labs is a next-generation national security company focused on delivering innovative solutions to protect the nation and allies. The Senior Research Scientist will support the development of network research prototypes, engage in advanced research in cybersecurity, and lead technical efforts to enhance network resilience.

ConsultingInformation ServicesMarket Research

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Research and develop network-based prototypes including the creation of software, scripts and documentation to demonstrate capabilities in new network technology areas (e.g., high speed networking, wireless networks)

Research and develop state-of-the-art large-scale prototypes involving virtualized environments, including but not limited to cloud infrastructure, containers, and network function virtualization (NFV)

Provide technical leadership working with government PMs to help shape and guide their research program, explain technical details to customer stakeholders, and work alongside other contractors to create prototypes

Work in a fast-paced dynamic environment acquiring expertise as needed and demonstrating capabilities in software development, networking, data collection/monitoring, reverse engineering, etc

Qualification

Software developmentNetwork protocolsVirtualization technologiesReverse engineering toolsNetwork automation toolsMachine learningEmbedded systemsCollaboration with governmentAdaptability to new techTechnical documentation

Required

Requires BS w/ 12 YOE, MS w/ 10 YOE, or Ph.D. w/ 7 YOE to satisfy government contractor requirements

Proficiency in software development skills in one or more languages (Python, Go, Java), DevOps experience for team development, CICD and version management

Experience with network and system automation tools (e.g., Ansible, Helm, Puppet)

Virtualization and container technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes, Vagrant, etc.) experience

Ability to quickly acquire knowledge in new technologies, redirect research, quickly prototype solutions, suggest new lines of research and help shape the customer's research programs

Experience and understanding of network protocols, automation and devices (e.g., routers, switches, firewalls)

Experience with reverse engineering tools, such as Ghidra, IDA Pro, for system and malware analysis when needed

Ability to clearly document and describe research to the government customer and their stakeholders so that you can demonstrate expertise and expand roles with the customer

Experience working with members of the IC and related DOD customers

Desire to work at customer research sites (primarily located in College Park, Md.) collaborating with government PMs and contractors to design working research prototypes

Current/Active TS/SCI w/ Poly required for this role