Cyber Research Engineer

Job description

Clearance: TS/SCI w/ Poly Location: Reston, VA (preferred): Job-Type: Full-Time: Target Salary Range*: $190,000 - $235,000 *This represents the potential salary range for this position depending on education level, years of experience and/or certifications in addition to other position specific requirements which may impact salary Job Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled Cyber Research Engineer with deep technical expertise in Offensive Cyber Operations and low-level software engineering. In this role, you will be a recognized expert, leading the design, development, and deployment of advanced cyber capabilities targeting modern computing environments, embedded systems, and hardened platforms. This position requires visionary approach to research with a keen ability to anticipate emerging cyber challenges and pioneer innovative solutions, and a deep understanding of cyber threat landscapes, exploit development, reverse engineering, mission-oriented software tooling, and adversarial tactics to drive cutting-edge research and prototype novel solutions. Key Responsibilities: - Lead and execute advanced offensive cyber research initiatives, including vulnerability discovery, exploi...