DoD SkillBridge Vulnerability Researcher Cyber199
DoD SkillBridge Vulnerability Researcher Cyber199
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Job Description
Research Innovations Inc. (RII) is breaking through the big slow status quo with transformative technology that fundamentally changes and improves the world. We develop cuttingedge software for all levels of the government and military. Using agile development practices and usercentered design we create innovative software solutions for complex realworld problems.
We are seeking a dedicated Vulnerability Research SkillBridge Intern to join our Cyber Security team. As a Vulnerability Research SkillBridge Intern at RII you will play a pivotal role in solving unique and challenging problems for our esteemed Defense and Homeland Security customers. This position requires a proactive mindset deep technical expertise in vulnerability research reverse engineering and exploit mitigations/bypasses and a drive to live one of our core values: Get s#!t done.
This position is specifically for members of the DoD who are transitioning back to civilian life and can take advantage of programs such as SkillBridge. RII has strong connections to the military community and we understand the transition to civilian life can be stressfulwe will help you navigate those challenges. We are an approved DoD partner and we have supported the transition of several active duty members to civilian roles many of whom have been offered and accepted fulltime employment with RII at the completion of their internship. During and after the internship RII provides an industryleading mentorship and training program to selected applicants supporting challenging real missionoriented problems.
This position requires an active US Secret security clearance.
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING
- Conducting indepth reverse engineering and vulnerability analysis across various architectures and platforms including x86/64 ARM PowerPC and more
- Researching and analyzing operating system and application internals identifying and understanding security strengths and weaknesses of those systems
- Developing and enhancing functionality by adding features and capabilities to undocumented interfaces
- Modeling and analyzing inmemory compiled application behavior to identify potential vulnerabilities and improve security measures
- Developing and understanding mobile/embedded systems and kernel modules particularly related to vulnerability research
- Participating actively in our extensive Vulnerability Research mentorship program sharing knowledge and collaborating with colleagues
WHAT YOU HAVE DONE
- Proficient understanding of wireless networking and associated security protocols such as WiFi 802.11 Bluetooth or cellular networks 2G/3G/4G/5G). Familiarity with common vulnerabilities and attack vectors in wireless communication
- Strong grasp of legacy exploit mitigations and bypass techniques including but not limited to Address Space Layout Randomization (ASLR) Data Prevention (DEP/NX) Stack Cookies (Canaries) and Control Flow Integrity (CFI). Experience in identifying and circumventing these security measures
- Indepth knowledge of both security and network fundamentals such as cryptography authentication access control and network protocols (TCP/IP UDP DNS HTTP etc.. Understanding the security implications and potential vulnerabilities associated with these concepts
- Programming experience with both scripted languages (preferably Python3 and compiled languages (preferably C). Ability to write efficient and secure code for vulnerability research and exploit development purposes
- Familiarity with lowlevel architectures such as x86 ARM or MIPS. Understanding the underlying principles instruction sets and memory models of these architectures for vulnerability identification and analysis
- Experience with operating system internals and implementations including Windows Linux or macOS. Knowledge of system structures process management memory management and security mechanisms at the kernel level
- Excellent oral written and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to effectively convey complex technical concepts and interact with customers and team members alike
EVEN BETTER
- Experience with vulnerability research and reverse engineering of realtime operating systems (RTOS) such as FreeRTOS QNX or VxWorks. Understanding the unique security challenges and attack vectors specific to RTOS environments
- Bachelors or postgraduate degree in Computer Science Computer Engineering or a related field
- Experience with software protection and binary armoring techniques such as antidebugging code obfuscation or tamper resistance. Understanding the methods employed to protect software from reverse engineering and vulnerability discovery
- Proficiency in agile development methodologies including Scrum or Kanban for efficient collaboration and iterative development in a cybersecurity context
- Familiarity with lowlevel iOS/Android development and associated security considerations such as jailbreaking or rooting application sandboxing or secure interprocess communication (IPC)
- Knowledge of hypervisors and their security implications including virtualizationbased security guest escape vulnerabilities or hypervisorbased rootkits
- Proficiency in malware analysis including static and dynamic analysis techniques behavioral analysis and code deobfuscation. Experience in identifying and analyzing malware samples to understand their capabilities and potential vulnerabilities
- Experience with constraint solving techniques such as symbolic theorem proving or model checking for vulnerability identification verification and exploit generation
- Background in machine learning particularly in the context of vulnerability analysis and detection such as using ML techniques to identify patterns in code or analyze network traffic for anomaly detection
We work to help your intellectual passions and creativity thrive. Its one of our core values: Let your geek flag fly.
We also offer all employees comprehensive benefits including: flexible work schedules health insurance coverage paid time off 401k with a company match paid parental leave access to wellness programs and much more. You get this all from day one and all paid for by RII.
Its all part of another of our core values: Stay human. Its why our comfortable and colorful offices such as our headquarters include a community game room pantry massage chair and an escape room among other amenities. Its why we have community ambassadors and regular community events.
Research Innovations Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender gender identity or expression national origin genetics disability status protected veteran status age or any other characteristic protected by state federal or local law.
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