Distinguished Cyber Software Engineer

Draper; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 275,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Workplace flexibility

Employee clubs (photography to yoga)

Workshops and courses (health and fin.

Off-site social events

Discounts to local museums and culture

Job summary

Draper in Cambridge, MA seeks an Offensive Cybersecurity Engineer (DMTS) to evaluate systems for vulnerabilities and develop exploit software, working with cross‑domain teams.

Requires 15+ years in cybersecurity, a bachelor’s in CS/CE, ability to obtain government clearance (Secret preferred), and a track record of delivering defense‑grade solutions; base salary range 100,000–275,000 reflects seniority.

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor's in computer science, computer engineering, or related field.
• 15+ years experience in Cybersecurity or related field is required.

Responsibilities

• Assess hardware and software for security vulnerabilities using a breadth of technologies and techniques.
• Develop software that meets behavior and security requirements for tailored applications.
• Create new tools and systems to detect and exploit vulnerabilities and system weaknesses.
• Document nominal application and system functionality, in addition to implemented changes.
• Independently drive solutions to complex, multidisciplinary problems with a deep understanding of a customer's strategic priorities.
• Capable of helping customers shape their needs and develop requirements for programs that solve their most challenging technical problems.

Skills

15+ years cybersecurity experience

Curiosity-driven problem solving

Team player

Collaborate effectively

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or computer engineering

Job description

Overview

Draper is an independent, nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge, MA. The 2,000+ employees of Draper tackle important national challenges with a promise of delivering successful and usable solutions. From military defense and space exploration to biomedical engineering, lives often depend on the solutions we provide. Our multidisciplinary teams of engineers and scientists work in a collaborative environment that inspires the cross-fertilization of ideas necessary for true innovation. For more information about Draper, visit www.draper.com.

Job Description Summary

An Offensive Cybersecurity Engineer (DMTS) leverages an understanding of hardware, firmware/software, and existing or custom tooling to evaluate systems for vulnerabilities and/or to develop software to exploit and alter the behavior of a system. Offensive Security Engineers are responsible for both identifying and defeating modern defensive security techniques in both hardware and software to deliver software that can withstand environmental scrutiny. Works independently, in conjunction with defensive software or hardware cybersecurity professionals for red team efforts, or with other cross‑domain professionals for targets that intersect other technical areas.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Assess hardware and software for security vulnerabilities using a breadth of technologies and techniques.
• Develop software that meets behavior and security requirements for tailored applications.
• Integrate software capabilities with other tasks or groups to improve performance or behavior requirements.
• Create new tools and systems to detect and exploit vulnerabilities and system weaknesses.
• Document nominal application and system functionality, in addition to implemented changes.
• Independently drive solutions to complex, multidisciplinary problems with a deep understanding of a customer's strategic priorities.
• Capable of helping customers shape their needs and develop requirements for programs that solve their most challenging technical problems.
• Subject Matter Expert (SME) in offensive cybersecurity and cyber software development with broad knowledge across related technical disciplines.
• Contributes to advancing State of the Art (SOA) solutions and techniques in their field.
• Able to analyze Draper strategy and work with management to build capability in key areas to help sustain business growth.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills/Abilities

• Curiosity-driven approach to solving complex, customer-driven problems as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Collaborate and communicate effectively and openly with multi-disciplinary program team members, program leadership, and non‑technical personnel.
• Be a team player able to work in a fast‑paced environment with the ability to balance multiple competing tasks and demands.

Education

Requires a bachelor's in computer science, computer engineering, or related field.

Experience

15+ years experience in Cybersecurity or related field is required.

Additional Job Description

Applicants selected for this position will be required to obtain and maintain a government security clearance. Secret Clearance is preferred.

Job Location – City

Cambridge

Job Location – State

Massachusetts

Job Location – Postal Code

02139-3563

The US base salary range for this full‑time position is $100,000.00 – $275,000.00.

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Draper supports many programs to improve work‑life balance including workplace flexibility, employee clubs ranging from photography to yoga, health and finance workshops, off‑site social events and discounts to local museums and cultural activities. If this specific job opportunity and the chance to work at a nationally renowned R&D innovation company appeals to you, apply now www.draper.com/careers.

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