The Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State University
Cyber Research and Development Engineer
The Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State University, University Park, Alabama, United States
Overview
Cyber Research and Development Engineer role at The Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State University. The department provides technical expertise in adversarial tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) to support system evaluation and security hardening for sponsors. Responsibilities
Research cutting edge techniques and technologies for cyberspace operations Leverage expertise in reverse engineering, vulnerability research, and software development to address established needs and investigate solutions to emerging requirements Apply software engineering best practices to create proof-of-concept tools and configure test environments to perform demonstrations to sponsors and partners Assist the Cyberspace Operations Research Department Head in maintaining relationships with sponsors through on-site technical discussions, preparation and presentation of technical materials, and project-related correspondence Provide process enhancement for technical functionality evaluation, vulnerability analyses, cyberspace operations engineering, and penetration testing projects Apply project management principles and methods to the leadership of tasks or projects Provide guidance to lower level Engineers to foster professional growth Qualifications
Documented application of reverse engineering and vulnerability testing tools (e.g. Ghidra/IDA, Kali Linux, Angr/AFL++, QEMU/Unicorn, etc) Reverse Engineering, Vulnerability Research, Malware Analysis, or CNO Tool Development Computer Networking Fundamentals, Windows, and *NIX Operating Systems, X86(64) and ARM or MIPS architectures Cyber Operations Architecture and Software Engineering Practices Software programming, programming languages, and development environments (to include at a minimum C, Java, or Python) Ability to express technical information clearly and concisely in documents and presentations for senior leaders to successfully comprehend and leverage for decision making Active government security clearance at TS/SCI level with eligibility for special accesses Higher level responsibilities
Understand broad strategic objectives and contribute to them Nurture and maintain relationships with major customers/grantors of external research and development grant funding Identify grant/project follow-on work and persuade customers/grantors to fund Impact customer decisions and strategies Initiate new project concepts and seek funding Develop technical proposals and make presentations to customers/grant sponsors Mentor department staff in the development technical, project, and business development skills Preferred skills/experience
Experience in cybersecurity exploit development and test environment configuration Cybersecurity threat modeling, threat emulation, and penetration testing Experience with military cyberspace operations or computer network operations Demonstrated history of successful project initiation efforts Application of automation and autonomy (i.e. AI/ML) for cybersecurity testing workflows Use of Agile software development methodology and tools Experience working with Atlassian products (e.g., JIRA, Confluence) Master\'s degree Location and travel
Your work location will be project-dependent with potential on-site or remote work, based out of Reston, VA (preferred), Annapolis Junction, MD, or State College, PA. This position will require periodic travel to remote locations in support of testing as part of a small team of researchers, engineers, and technologists. Minimum education, experience & certifications
If filled as Research and Development Engineer - Senior Professional, this position requires: Bachelor's Degree - Engineering or Science with 14+ years of relevant experience. If filled as Research and Development Engineer - Advanced Professional, this position requires: Bachelor's Degree - Engineering or Science with 5+ years of relevant experience. Required Certifications: None. ARL’s purpose is to research and develop innovative solutions to challenging scientific, engineering, and technology problems in support of the Navy, the DoD, and the Intel Community. For more information, visit www.arl.psu.edu. Background checks and security
Employment with the University requires successful completion of background checks and the ability to obtain a government security clearance; you will be notified during the interview process if this position is subject to a government background investigation. You must be a U.S. citizen to apply. A pre-employment drug screen is required. Salary & benefits
The salary range for this position is $109,300.00 - $191,000.00, which may be impacted by geographic differential. Penn State offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, retirement plans, paid time off, and a 75% tuition discount for employees and eligible dependents. More details are available on the Benefits Page. EEO notice
Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and provides employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If accommodations are needed for the online application process, contact the university. Referrals increase your chances of interviewing. Get notified about new Research and Development Engineer jobs in University Park, PA.
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Cyber Research and Development Engineer role at The Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State University. The department provides technical expertise in adversarial tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) to support system evaluation and security hardening for sponsors. Responsibilities
Research cutting edge techniques and technologies for cyberspace operations Leverage expertise in reverse engineering, vulnerability research, and software development to address established needs and investigate solutions to emerging requirements Apply software engineering best practices to create proof-of-concept tools and configure test environments to perform demonstrations to sponsors and partners Assist the Cyberspace Operations Research Department Head in maintaining relationships with sponsors through on-site technical discussions, preparation and presentation of technical materials, and project-related correspondence Provide process enhancement for technical functionality evaluation, vulnerability analyses, cyberspace operations engineering, and penetration testing projects Apply project management principles and methods to the leadership of tasks or projects Provide guidance to lower level Engineers to foster professional growth Qualifications
Documented application of reverse engineering and vulnerability testing tools (e.g. Ghidra/IDA, Kali Linux, Angr/AFL++, QEMU/Unicorn, etc) Reverse Engineering, Vulnerability Research, Malware Analysis, or CNO Tool Development Computer Networking Fundamentals, Windows, and *NIX Operating Systems, X86(64) and ARM or MIPS architectures Cyber Operations Architecture and Software Engineering Practices Software programming, programming languages, and development environments (to include at a minimum C, Java, or Python) Ability to express technical information clearly and concisely in documents and presentations for senior leaders to successfully comprehend and leverage for decision making Active government security clearance at TS/SCI level with eligibility for special accesses Higher level responsibilities
Understand broad strategic objectives and contribute to them Nurture and maintain relationships with major customers/grantors of external research and development grant funding Identify grant/project follow-on work and persuade customers/grantors to fund Impact customer decisions and strategies Initiate new project concepts and seek funding Develop technical proposals and make presentations to customers/grant sponsors Mentor department staff in the development technical, project, and business development skills Preferred skills/experience
Experience in cybersecurity exploit development and test environment configuration Cybersecurity threat modeling, threat emulation, and penetration testing Experience with military cyberspace operations or computer network operations Demonstrated history of successful project initiation efforts Application of automation and autonomy (i.e. AI/ML) for cybersecurity testing workflows Use of Agile software development methodology and tools Experience working with Atlassian products (e.g., JIRA, Confluence) Master\'s degree Location and travel
Your work location will be project-dependent with potential on-site or remote work, based out of Reston, VA (preferred), Annapolis Junction, MD, or State College, PA. This position will require periodic travel to remote locations in support of testing as part of a small team of researchers, engineers, and technologists. Minimum education, experience & certifications
If filled as Research and Development Engineer - Senior Professional, this position requires: Bachelor's Degree - Engineering or Science with 14+ years of relevant experience. If filled as Research and Development Engineer - Advanced Professional, this position requires: Bachelor's Degree - Engineering or Science with 5+ years of relevant experience. Required Certifications: None. ARL’s purpose is to research and develop innovative solutions to challenging scientific, engineering, and technology problems in support of the Navy, the DoD, and the Intel Community. For more information, visit www.arl.psu.edu. Background checks and security
Employment with the University requires successful completion of background checks and the ability to obtain a government security clearance; you will be notified during the interview process if this position is subject to a government background investigation. You must be a U.S. citizen to apply. A pre-employment drug screen is required. Salary & benefits
The salary range for this position is $109,300.00 - $191,000.00, which may be impacted by geographic differential. Penn State offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, retirement plans, paid time off, and a 75% tuition discount for employees and eligible dependents. More details are available on the Benefits Page. EEO notice
Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and provides employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If accommodations are needed for the online application process, contact the university. Referrals increase your chances of interviewing. Get notified about new Research and Development Engineer jobs in University Park, PA.
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