Director, Research Science

Jobtailor; Basking Ridge (NJ); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in the United States (New Jersey) seeks a senior research scientist to lead research efforts addressing complex cybersecurity challenges, spanning analysis, remediation, malware analysis, reverse engineering, resilient networking, and AI-enabled defense.

You will develop innovative solutions for government, utilities, and commercial customers, contribute to national cyber infrastructure protection, and may lead software projects or DoD/IC research initiatives, while supporting BD

Qualifications

• MS and 16+ years of experience.
• Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Physics, or related scientific/engineering discipline
• Ability and desire to quickly acquire knowledge of new subject matter areas
• Expertise in one or more of: C, C++, Java, Python, Go, or similar languages
• Working knowledge of Linux, MacOS, Windows, and mobile operating systems, platforms and internals
• Working knowledge of modern computer networking technologies
• Working knowledge of modern development practices and toolsets (Git, subversion, CI/CD toolchains)
• US citizenship
• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility

Responsibilities

• Lead research efforts addressing complex cybersecurity challenges.
• Work across program analysis, vulnerability identification, remediation, malware analysis, reverse engineering, resilient networking, SDN, cyber defense and AI.
• Develop innovative solutions and capabilities for government agencies, utilities, and commercial customers.
• Contribute to cybersecurity research protecting mission-critical systems and national cyber infrastructure.
• Potentially lead software development projects or research teams.
• Potentially serve as Principal Investigator on DoD/IC research projects.
• Support business development through technical marketing, whitepapers, and proposals.

Skills

Cybersecurity Research

Vulnerability Identification

Software Development

C

C++

Java

Python

Go

Linux

MacOS

Windows

Git

Subversion

CI/CD Toolchains

Education

MS in CS/CE/EE/Applied Math/Physics or related field

Tools

Git

Subversion

CI/CD Toolchains

Linux

MacOS

Windows

Job description

• Lead research science efforts addressing complex cybersecurity challenges
• Work across program analysis, vulnerability identification, remediation, malware analysis, reverse engineering, resilient networking, software-defined networking, cyber defense and deception, and artificial intelligence
• Develop innovative solutions and capabilities for government agencies, utilities, and commercial customers
• Contribute to cybersecurity research protecting mission-critical systems and national cyber infrastructure
• Potentially lead software development projects or research teams
• Potentially serve as Principal Investigator on DoD/IC research projects
• Support business development through technical marketing, idea generation, whitepapers, and proposals

Requirements

• MS and 16+ years of experience
• Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Physics, or related scientific/engineering discipline
• Ability and desire to quickly acquire knowledge of new subject matter areas
• Expertise in one or more of: C, C++, Java, Python, Go, or similar languages
• Working knowledge of Linux, MacOS, Windows, and mobile operating systems, platforms and internals
• Working knowledge of modern computer networking technologies
• Working knowledge of modern development practices and toolsets (Git, subversion, CI/CD toolchains)
• US citizenship
• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in cybersecurity research and software development, with a strong focus on vulnerability identification, malware analysis, and innovative solution development for government and commercial sectors. Holds advanced knowledge in programming languages and modern development practices, complemented by a robust understanding of computer networking technologies.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Cybersecurity Research
• Vulnerability Identification
• Software Development
• Programming Languages (C, C++, Java, Python, Go)
• Active Top Secret Clearance

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Cybersecurity
• Malware Analysis
• Reverse Engineering
• Software Development
• Programming Languages (C, C++, Java, Python, Go)
• Computer Networking
• Development Practices
• Technical Marketing
• Research Methodologies
• Proposal Development

Soft Skills

• Leadership
• Collaboration
• Idea Generation
• Communication
• Adaptability

Certifications & Qualifications

• Active Top Secret Clearance
• SCI Eligibility

Industry Keywords

• Cyber Defense
• Artificial Intelligence
• Mission-Critical Systems
• National Cyber Infrastructure
• DoD/IC Research Projects

Tools & Technologies

• Linux
• MacOS
• Windows
• Mobile Operating Systems
• Git
• Subversion
• CI/CD Toolchains