Cybersecurity Software Engineer - GTRI - CIPHER - Open Rank

Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI); San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 105,300 - 175,400; Full time

Job summary

The Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) invites applications for a Cyber Security Software Engineer on the Maverick team. This role designs, tests, and sustains cybersecurity software using Java, C, and C++ for secure, real-world applications, with on-site work and occasional remote flexibility based on project needs.

Key responsibilities include kernel/user-level software development, research contributions, and collaboration across teams.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required
• 1+ year web application development experience
• Solid understanding of web applications
• Solid understanding of an Object-Oriented Programming Language (Java, C#, etc.)
• Solid understanding of HTML and CSS
• Frontend framework experience (Angular, React, Vue)
• Linux, terminal interface experience
• Experience with source code management tools (Git, Subversion) and contributing to large code-bases

Responsibilities

• Design, test, and develop computer software in order to meet requirements.
• Develop and maintain kernel and user-level software and scripts.
• Contribute to research reports, white papers, and competitive proposals.

Skills

Java

C

C++

HTML

CSS

Front-end framework

Linux

Git/Subversion

OO programming

Education

Master's degree in Computer Science / Cybersecurity

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Computer Engineering / Cybersecurity

Tools

Git

Subversion

Gradle

Maven

TestNG/JUnit/Mockito/Jasmine

Job description

Minimum Compensation: $105,300; Maximum Compensation: $175,400

Overview

The Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) is the nonprofit, applied research division of the Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech). Founded in 1934 as the Engineering Experiment Station, GTRI has grown to more than 2,900 employees, supporting eight laboratories in over 20 locations around the country and performing more than $940 million of problem‑solving research annually for government and industry. GTRI's renowned researchers combine science, engineering, economics, policy, and technical expertise to solve complex problems for the U.S. federal government, state, and industry.

Georgia Tech's Mission and Values

Georgia Tech's mission is to develop leaders who advance technology and improve the human condition. The Institute has nine key values that are foundational to everything we do:

1. Students are our top priority.
2. We strive for excellence.
3. We thrive on diversity.
4. We celebrate collaboration.
5. We champion innovation.
6. We safeguard freedom of inquiry and expression.
7. We nurture the wellbeing of our community.
8. We act ethically.
9. We are responsible stewards.

Over the next decade, Georgia Tech will become an example of inclusive innovation, a leading technological research university of unmatched scale, relentlessly committed to serving the public good; breaking new ground in addressing the biggest local, national, and global challenges and opportunities of our time; making technology broadly accessible; and developing exceptional, principled leaders from all backgrounds ready to produce novel ideas and create solutions with real human impact.

Project/Unit Description

The GTRI CIPHER Lab's Secure Information Systems (SIS) Division is currently seeking a cyber security software engineer for its Maverick team. The division concentrates on the design and development of secure real‑world, multi‑compartment, multi‑level information sharing applications. Hardware and software design methodologies are combined to deliver information exchange solutions that pass the rigorous testing required to operate on the nation's most secure networks. SIS solutions are nationally recognized within the government as state‑of‑the‑art, affordable, secure, and scalable. While many project requirements necessitate in‑office presence, we strive to support work‑life balance by allowing occasional remote work when feasible. Candidates should be prepared for on‑site work with specifics determined based on project needs and employee performance.

Job Purpose

The Cyber Security Software Engineer designs, develops, and tests cybersecurity software in languages such as Java, C, and C++. The Engineer requires extensive knowledge of programming languages, software development, and computer operating systems in order to apply engineering principles to software creation. The skill areas include programming and coding, fundamentals of computer science, design and architecture, algorithms and data structures, information analysis, debugging software, and testing software. The Engineer also creates novel cybersecurity technology components and software to ensure that critical systems and information are resilient to cyber exploits and attacks. The Engineer performs attendant vulnerability assessments, analysis, and software engineering and design. The Engineer also develops hardware and software prototypes and tests those prototypes in realistic environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, test, and develop computer software in order to meet requirements.
• Develop and maintain kernel and user‑level software and scripts.
• Contribute to research reports, white papers, and competitive proposals.

Required Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to earn a Master's degree.
• One or more years of web application development experience.
• Solid understanding of web applications.
• Solid understanding of an Object‑Oriented Programming Language (Java, C#, etc.).
• Solid understanding of HTML and CSS.
• Front‑end framework experience (Angular, React, Vue, etc.).
• Linux, terminal interface experience.
• Experience with source code management tools (Git, Subversion) and contributing to large code‑bases, and an understanding of the software development lifecycle.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI Clearance.
• Demonstrated experience with full‑stack development.
• Proficiency in Java.
• Experience with testing frameworks (TestNG, JUnit, Mockito, Jasmine, etc.).
• Experience working with the U.S. government.
• Experience with build automation tools (Gradle, Maven, etc.).
• Experience with Linux operating systems.
• Experience with Gitlab.
• Experience with Angular and AngularJS.
• Experience designing APIs and building RESTful services.
• Experience with relational databases.
• Experience with containerization.
• Experience with AI/ML.
• Experience with IntelliJ IDE.

Travel Requirements

Not exceeding 10% travel.

Education and Length of Experience

This position vacancy is an open‑rank announcement. The final job offer will be dependent on candidate qualifications in alignment with Research Faculty Extension Professional ranks as outlined in section 3.2.1 of the Georgia Tech Faculty Handbook.

• Two years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity or related field.
• Zero years of related experience with a Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity or related field.

U.S. Citizenship Requirements

Due to our research contracts with the U.S. federal government, candidates for this position must be U.S. Citizens.

Clearance Type Required

Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain an active security clearance.

Benefits at GTRI

Benefits include comprehensive health and welfare, retirement plans, tuition reimbursement, time off, and professional development.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Institute is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for all. In accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and Institute policy, Georgia Tech provides equal opportunity to all faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including applicants for admission and/or employment, contractors, volunteers, and participants in institutional programs, activities, or services. Georgia Tech complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities.

Georgia Tech prohibits discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, on the basis of an individual's race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions. Further, Georgia Tech prohibits citizenship status, immigration status, and national origin discrimination in hiring, firing, and recruitment, except where such restrictions are required in order to comply with law, regulation, executive order, or Attorney General directive, or where they are required by Federal, State, or local government contract.