Cybersecurity Software Engineer GTRI CIPHER Open Rank

A full-time permanent position is available as a Cybersecurity Software Engineer within the Command and Control Mission Assurance Division (C2MA) in the CIPHER Lab at the Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI). C2MA develops cyber-resilient C4ISR systems for tactical and operational environments. The Division designs tests and fields new technologies and architectures including secure network enclaves virtualization multi-level security and adaptive quality of service management. C2MA has around 100 employees providing analysis research and development supporting mission-critical command and control systems and associated testing and development efforts. The team is distributed across multiple sites in the Atlanta area with field offices in San Diego Phoenix Orlando and Utah.

The Cyber Security Software Engineer designs develops and tests cybersecurity software in languages such as Java C and C. The Cyber Security Software Engineer requires extensive knowledge of programming languages software development and computer operating systems in order to apply engineering principles to software creation. The necessary skill areas for the Cyber Security Software Engineer include programming and coding fundamentals of computer science design and architecture algorithms and data structures information analysis debugging software and testing software. The Cyber Security Software Engineer also creates novel cyber security technology components and software to ensure that critical systems and information are resilient to cyber exploits and attacks. The researcher also performs attendant vulnerability assessments analysis and software engineering and design. The Cyber Security Software Engineer also develops hardware and software prototypes and tests those prototypes in realistic environments.

• Design develop and test secure software using C# Java C or similar
• Create novel cybersecurity technology components to defend against cyber exploits
• Conduct software and code reviews ensuring adherence to standards and best practices
• Develop kernel and user-level software with security-first design principles
• Contribute to the development of Continuous Integration and Continuous Development (CI/CD) processes using DevOps and DevSecOps principles
• Implement Infrastructure as Code to maintain Linux environments
• Use Ansible and Terraform to deploy and configure systems
• Perform vulnerability assessments and validate security controls (STIGs CMMC)
• Participate in Risk Management Framework (RMF) processes
• Document software installation configuration and dataflows for accreditation
• Translate business needs into technical requirements and system designs
• Integrate custom and third-party components across complex systems
• Partner with multidisciplinary engineering teams and government sponsors
• Deliver technical briefings to diverse audiences
• Contribute to proposals white papers and research reports
• Mentor junior engineers (senior-level candidates)

• Experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux CentOS or Fedora
• Proficiency in C# Java C or similar high-level languages
• DevSecOps automation and testing frameworks (Cypress or similar)
• Virtualization technologies (vmware) and Infrastructure as Code (Ansible Terraform)
• Experience with software design architecture debugging and testing
• Ability to investigate reproduce and resolve technical problems
• Demonstrated ability to independently acquire new technical skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to thrive in collaborative team environments
• Proven ability to work across multiple technical areas

• Active Secret Clearance
• 5 years of relevant technical experience
• Cross Domain Solutions (CDS) development or operations
• RMF process and Security Controls Traceability Matrix (SCTM) experience
• Technical leadership project management or mentorship experience
• SELinux and security-hardened system configuration
• Networking and system administration background
• Experience with regulatory compliance and proposal development

<10% travel

This position vacancy is an open-rank announcement. The final job offer will be dependent on candidate qualifications in alignment with Research Faculty Extension Professional ranks as outlined in section 3.2.1 of the Georgia Tech Faculty Handbook

• 2 years of related experience with a Bachelors degree in Computer Science Computer Engineering Cybersecurity or related.
• 0 years of related experience with a Masters degree in Computer Science Computer Engineering Cybersecurity or related.

Due to our research contracts with the U.S. federal government candidates for this position must be U.S. Citizens.

Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain an active security clearance.

Comprehensive information on currently offered GTRI benefits including Health & Welfare Retirement Plans Tuition Reimbursement Time Off and Professional Development can be found through this link: Employment Opportunity

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