Senior Cyber Engineer
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Job Description
Overview:
Draper is an independent nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge MA. The 2000 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 .
Job Description Summary:
An Offensive Cybersecurity Engineer (SMTS) 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.Job Description:
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.
Drive solutions to complex problems with limited direction contribute to requirements. development propose ways forward and adapt appropriately to changes in requirements.
Provides insight and suggest design modifications based on analysis outcomes and to apply analysis techniques across a range of technical disciplines.
Identifies program/system-level technical risks and develop and execute mitigation strategies.
Actively mentor less experienced engineers and provide thoughtful constructive feedback.
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 bachelors in computer science computer engineering or related field.
Experience
5-10 years experience in Cybersecurity or related field is required.
Additional Job Description:
Requirements:
8yearsexperienceinoffensivesecuritypositionsprimarilyfocusedinredteamingroleswithinthenationalsecuritycontext.
-Understandingofnetworkprotocolsandcomputerarchitecture
-Writtenandverbalcommunicationskills
-Knowledgeofthreatmodelingthreatintelligencemaybeincidentresponse
-Scriptingexperience
-UnderstandingofdevopsCI/CD
-Experienceworkingwithsystemsengineers
-Understandingofbasiccryptography
-Leadershipdemonstrated
Preferred:
-Exploitdevelopmentandassemblycode
-Faultinjectionsidechannels
-Certificationsareaplusbutnotnecessary
Candidates selected for this position will be required to obtain and maintain a government security clearance. Secret Clearance is preferred.
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Job Location - City:
CambridgeJob Location - State:
MassachusettsJob Location - Postal Code:
02139-3563Our work is very important to us but so is our life outside of work. 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 is committed to creating an inclusive environment. We understand the value of inclusivity and its impact on a high-performance culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex disability age sexual orientation national origin veteran status or genetic information. Draper is committed to providing access equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment its services programs and activities. To request reasonable accommodation please contact .
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
