Senior Cyber Network Security Research Scientist

6 days ago

College Park, Maryland, United States Peraton Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Cybersecurity Researcher to join our team at Peraton. As a Research Scientist - Cyber Network Security, you will be responsible for researching and developing network-based prototypes, including the creation of software, scripts, and documentation to demonstrate capabilities in new network technology areas.

Key Responsibilities
  • Conduct research and development of network-based prototypes, including the creation of software, scripts, and documentation to demonstrate capabilities in new network technology areas.
  • Research and develop state-of-the-art large-scale prototypes involving virtualized environments, including but not limited to cloud infrastructure, containers, and network function virtualization (NFV).
  • Provide technical leadership working with government PMs to help shape and guide their research program, explain technical details to customer stakeholders, and work alongside other contractors to create prototypes.
  • Work in a fast-paced dynamic environment acquiring expertise as needed and demonstrating capabilities in software development, networking, data collection/monitoring, reverse engineering, etc.
Requirements
  • Requires BS w/ 12 YOE, MS w/ 10 YOE, or Ph.D. w/ 7 YOE to satisfy government contractor requirements. Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field is preferred.
  • Candidates should have proficiency in skills in the following list, which outline the breadth of work available (expertise in all areas is not required):
    • Software development skills in one or more languages (Python, Go, Java), DevOps experience for team development, CICD and version management.
    • Experience with network and system automation tools (e.g., Ansible, Helm, Puppet).
    • Virtualization and container technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes, Vagrant, etc.) experience.
    • Ability to quickly acquire knowledge in new technologies, redirect research, quickly prototype solutions, suggest new lines of research and help shape the customer's research programs.
    • Experience and understanding of network protocols, automation and devices (e.g., routers, switches, firewalls).
    • Experience with reverse engineering tools, such as Ghidra, IDA Pro, for system and malware analysis when needed.
    • Ability to clearly document and describe research to the government customer and their stakeholders so that you can demonstrate expertise and expand roles with the customer.
    • Experience working with members of the IC and related DOD customers.
    • Desire to work at customer research sites collaborating with government PMs and contractors to design working research prototypes.
    • Current/Active TS/SCI w/ Poly required for this role
Additional Requirements
  • Experience with embedded systems development, Linux kerned or device driver development, or the desire and drive to acquire skills in this area.
  • Familiarity with machine learning, neural networks or advanced AI techniques, or the motivation to acquire and apply these skills, is a plus.

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