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Idaho National Laboratory · 9 hours ago

Sr. Computer Security Researcher

Idaho Falls, ID

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$112K/yr - $275K/yr

5+ years exp

Idaho National Laboratory is hiring a Cybersecurity Researcher to work with their Cyber Research and Development department. The role involves applying advanced scientific and engineering principles to analyze, design, and develop secure computer systems and networks, while also coordinating resources to achieve a robust cyber defense posture.

BiofuelEnergyHomeland SecurityInformation Technology

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Analyze (reverse engineer) anomalous/malicious software and hardware firmware/binaries

Determine mitigation techniques and works with others to provide assistance and technical solutions for defensive resolution

Vulnerability assessments, penetration tests, and red teaming in Operational Technology (OT) and embedded system environments

Understanding of cybersecurity scenario development, testing generation, and developing and providing training for red teams against OT and embedded system infrastructure

Determine and assist others in determining incident response actions and recommending mitigation strategies

Organize and participate in the development and maintenance of custom code used to analyze network traffic and proprietary protocols, develop attack and defense methodology and code on high-risk computer networks

Develop technical solutions for information operations and analysis related to national security topics intrusion analysis, malware, systems and vulnerabilities, network security, advanced analytic tools, and data visualization techniques

Work with peers, threat analysts, and senior engineers to identify security issues of existing control systems, platforms, and applications

Develop algorithms and methods for detecting and preventing cyber-attacks

Develop and maintain code used to find weaknesses in systems to verify and validate patch effectiveness

Conduct penetration testing and vulnerability assessments. Perform advanced analysis and/or reverse engineering of suspect source code, including compiled executables

Write scripts and develop software utilities to automate security analysis efforts. Working with senior program/technical staff plans, conducts assignments and review progress, and evaluates results

Work with customers independently or in teams to develop requirements, produce and test code, and provide necessary documentation

Participate in project teams to produce proposals for new work including joint projects with academia and industry

Maintain awareness of potential sponsors and their current objectives and funding levels. Continually build and maintain customer relationships and support customer requests with briefings and papers

Author technical papers, reports (final and progress) and proposals for internal and external release as well as represent the organization by giving technical presentations in public forums

Participate in both National and International forums for the development of significant new concepts or novel approaches to Malware and Cyber Security

Qualification

CybersecurityVulnerability assessmentC programmingReverse engineeringIntrusion detection systemsCryptographyNetwork protocolsPenetration testingTechnical writingTeam collaborationCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in any related field in Data/Computer Science or closely related field and at least 5 years professional experience, or a master's degree in any related field in Data/Computer Science or closely related field. May accept experience in lieu of education commensurate with 13 years of experience in place of degree

Bachelor's degree in any related field in Data/Computer Science or closely related field and at least 8 years professional experience, or a master's degree in any related field in Data/Computer Science or closely related field. May accept experience in lieu of education commensurate with 16 years of experience in place of degree

Experience in C programming with an ability to code in assembly, Zero Day exploits, and packet level programming

This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy 'Q' clearance, which requires US Citizenship