Desired Skills and Experience

  • Conduct innovative research; to lead projects and also contribute effectively on research teams; to work with customers to understand needs and propose solutions; and to present results as appropriate at open conferences and classified meetings.
  • Bachelor’s and master’s degrees in computer science, computer engineering, or a related technical discipline, with an emphasis on cybersecurity; or bachelor’s degree in these disciplines with at least four years’ relevant experience.
  • Expertise in one or more of the following: cyber vulnerability assessment, intrusion detection systems and countermeasures, network protocols and monitoring, host forensics and memory forensics, malware analysis and triage, mobile security, cloud security, network traffic analysis, and emulation of large-scale computer networks.
  • Evidence of relevant research expertise in the form of technical publications, presentations, software, and/or knowledge of applications.
  • Software development competence in at least one programming language; e.g. C/C++, Perl, Python, Ruby, Java or a related language.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy (DOE)-granted Q-level and SCI security clearance. In order to obtain these clearances, U.S. Citizenship and polygraphs are required.
  • Record of strong academic performance.
  • Demonstrated ability to team effectively in a collaborative research environment.
  • Software engineering proficiency, particularly with respect to best practices and team development of high-quality code.
  • Familiarity with system level development, kernel programming, and binary reverse engineering.
  • Experience in day-to-day incident response cyber security operations
  • Experience with Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) and signature development
  • Hands-on network/packet level examination using tools such as tcpdump or wireshark.
  • Working knowledge of TCP/IP, HTTP, SSL, DNS, FTP, SSH, and other common Internet protocols as well as common client scripting languages such as shell script, Javascript and VBscript.
  • Strong understanding of inter-domain networking including BGP, layer-2 networking protocols such as OSPF, ARP, DHCP, and TCP/IP networks in general.
  • Experience searching/parsing log files with command line utilities.
  • Working knowledge of multiple operating systems (Windows, UNIX/BSD, Linux, OS X, etc.)
  • Background in solving practical problems in science and engineering that involve encounters with real-world data.
  • Challenging work withamazingimpact that contributes to security, peace, and freedom worldwide
  • Extraordinary co-workers
  • Some of the best tools, equipment, and research facilities in the world
  • Career advancement and enrichment opportunities
  • Flexible schedules, generous vacations,strongmedical and other benefits, competitive 401k, learning opportunities, relocation assistance and amenities aimed at creating a solid work/life balance*
  • Challenging work withamazingimpact that contributes to security, peace, and freedom worldwide
  • Extraordinary co-workers
  • Some of the best tools, equipment, and research facilities in the world
  • Career advancement and enrichment opportunities
  • Flexible schedules, generous vacations,strongmedical and other benefits, competitive 401k, learning opportunities, relocation assistance and amenities aimed at creating a solid work/life balance*