Red Team Cybersecurity Engineer: Vulnerability Research

Scires; Maryland; On-site; USD 111,100 - 185,100; Full time

Job summary

Scires in Maryland is seeking a Red Team member to support the U.S. Navy's Cyber Warfare Engineering Services. The position involves vulnerability research, assessment of operational impact, and designing proof-of-concept mitigations.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, at least 5 years of experience in cyber security, and an active Top Secret security clearance. Strong programming skills in Python and experience with reverse engineering tools like GHIDRA or IDA Pro are essential.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in cyber security vulnerability or a master's degree and/or advanced certifications.
• Active Top Secret security clearance and SCI access is required.
• Qualified in at least one DoD Cyber Workforce Framework role.

Responsibilities

• Conduct vulnerability research and assessments for the U.S. Navy.
• Develop functional, stable proofs-of-concept for discovered vulnerabilities.
• Prepare detailed technical reports on vulnerabilities and root causes.

Skills

Threat intelligence and research synthesis

Vulnerability discovery and analysis

Technical communication skills

Organizational skills

Programming in Python

Experience with GHIDRA or IDA Pro

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related field

Tools

GHIDRA

IDA Pro

Job description

Scires in Maryland is seeking a Red Team member to support the U.S. Navy's Cyber Warfare Engineering Services. The position involves vulnerability research, assessment of operational impact, and designing proof-of-concept mitigations.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, at least 5 years of experience in cyber security, and an active Top Secret security clearance. Strong programming skills in Python and experience with reverse engineering tools like GHIDRA or IDA Pro are essential.