Cyber R&D Engineer: Vulnerability Research & Secure Systems

Accenture Federal Services; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 117,000 - 243,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture Federal Services seeks a Cyber R&D Engineer to advance software that exploits adversary tech, integrate vendor tools, and maintain secure codebases on-site at Fort Meade. You’ll model threats, reverse engineer components, and contribute to CI/CD pipelines while collaborating with mission partners.

You will develop algorithms, craft utilities, and analyze emerging cyber trends, including AI/ML and IoT, to strengthen defense capabilities for federal clients.

Qualifications

• 5 years of direct relevant experience in vulnerability research and analysis to include development of working proofs of concept (POCs)
• 5 years of experience in Windows and/or Linux operating systems
• Proficiency in one or more programming languages including but not limited to: C, C++, Python, Java/Javascript, Bash/Bourne/C Shell, Rust, Assembly
• Expertise with one or more tools: Gnu Debugger (GDB), Valgrind, Low Level Debugger (LLDB), Interactive Disassembler (IDA) Pro, Ghidra, SCons

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site support in research and development of software designed to exploit vulnerabilities in adversary technology
• Develop and optimize algorithms, author scripts, and create utility software
• Identify and analyze potential vulnerabilities in software, hardware, and firmware components
• Conduct threat modeling and risk assessments to identify potential attack vectors and vulnerabilities
• Evaluate the security posture of cyberspace systems, including network protocols, operating systems, and applications
• Research and analyze emerging trends and technologies in cyberspace, such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, and Internet of Things (IoT)
• Analyze and reverse engineer source code
• Perform software integration and testing of tools acquired via separate contracts or vendors
• Establish and maintain continuous integration/continuous development mechanisms in accordance with industry best practices
• Generate technical writing and documentation and perform lifecycle maintenance of software programs managed by the customer
• Participate in solutions/scoping discussions, requirements refinement, complexity estimation, and potentially live operations to best meet supported unit/team needs

Skills

C

C++

Python

Java/Javascript

Bash/Bourne/C Shell

Rust

Assembly

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

Gnu Debugger (GDB)

Valgrind

LLDB

IDA Pro

Ghidra

SCons

Job description

Accenture Federal Services seeks a Cyber R&D Engineer to advance software that exploits adversary tech, integrate vendor tools, and maintain secure codebases on-site at Fort Meade. You’ll model threats, reverse engineer components, and contribute to CI/CD pipelines while collaborating with mission partners.

You will develop algorithms, craft utilities, and analyze emerging cyber trends, including AI/ML and IoT, to strengthen defense capabilities for federal clients.