Blue Sky Innovators, Inc
Reverse Engineering / Vulnerability Research & Analysis Technical SETA -DARPA, T
Blue Sky Innovators, Inc, Arlington, Virginia, United States, 22201
Reverse Engineering / Vulnerability Research & Analysis Technical SETA -DARPA, TS/SCI
Arlington, VA
Candidate sought to provide technical research and development support onsite at DARPA in Arlington, VA as part of a team of technical experts supporting a portfolio of programs targeting reverse engineering and vulnerability analysis of hardware and software systems. The candidate will be responsible for providing the Government with subject matter expertise on technical topics related to reverse engineering and vulnerability analysis on a wide variety of software and hardware platforms. The candidate will also be responsible for assessing performer technical progress, evaluating performer capabilities, projecting performer outcomes, and supporting DARPA‑funded independent verification and validation (IV&V) testing with performers and partners. The ideal candidate possesses technical expertise and experience with red teaming, vulnerability research, and/or reverse engineering of network edge devices, commercial cybersecurity apparatus, enterprise network boundary devices, to include both hardware and software subsystems. Exemplary candidates have demonstrated an ability to learn new subjects and gain rapid insights into current and next‑generation cyber research and prototyping, preferably with hands‑on leadership of research programs at the performer level.
Description
Requirements:
Experience with Red Teaming, Vulnerability Research, or Reverse Engineering of software and/or hardware system components
Experience formally documenting requirements and providing supporting evidence
Strong familiarity with the state of the art in modern reverse engineering practices, to include tactics, techniques, procedures, and tooling
Degree in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, related field, or commensurate experience
Strong familiarity with C and Python
Ability to work with little oversight to take abstract problems, provide detailed analysis, and generate recommendations, both individually and as part of a team managing a DARPA research and development program
Current Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility
Ability to establish and maintain DoD SAP access
Desired Capabilities and Characteristics:
Advanced degree in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, or related field
At least 5 years of experience in a similar role
Past experience as a CNO capability developer for the DoD or IC
Familiarity with DARPA and/or DoD research and development programs as a performer/vendor contractor, SETA support contractor, or Government employee
Familiarity with the particulars of DoD technology pilots, to include acceptance testing and preparation and establishment of authorization to operate (ATO) and/or authorization to connect (ATC) documentation.
Past experience working in DoD Special Access Programs
Experience with COMSEC devices and key management, classified network accreditation, and/or DoD cyber security activities
Education and/or experience using Formal Methods, such as using automated reasoning tools to verify software or generating trustworthy implementations automatically from specifications
Excellent technical writing skills, including the ability to proofread and perform quality control on technical documents and briefing slides
Excellent communication skills - both written (to include PowerPoint) and oral – and demonstrated ability to concisely summarize and efficiently communicate essential elements of a concept quantitatively and comprehensively
Proficient in office software use, including Microsoft Office Suite
Blue Sky Innovators is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you are a qualified job seeker with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access this site as a result of your disability. To request an accommodation, please email us at careers@blueskyinnovators.com and provide your name and contact information.
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Candidate sought to provide technical research and development support onsite at DARPA in Arlington, VA as part of a team of technical experts supporting a portfolio of programs targeting reverse engineering and vulnerability analysis of hardware and software systems. The candidate will be responsible for providing the Government with subject matter expertise on technical topics related to reverse engineering and vulnerability analysis on a wide variety of software and hardware platforms. The candidate will also be responsible for assessing performer technical progress, evaluating performer capabilities, projecting performer outcomes, and supporting DARPA‑funded independent verification and validation (IV&V) testing with performers and partners. The ideal candidate possesses technical expertise and experience with red teaming, vulnerability research, and/or reverse engineering of network edge devices, commercial cybersecurity apparatus, enterprise network boundary devices, to include both hardware and software subsystems. Exemplary candidates have demonstrated an ability to learn new subjects and gain rapid insights into current and next‑generation cyber research and prototyping, preferably with hands‑on leadership of research programs at the performer level.
Description
Requirements:
Experience with Red Teaming, Vulnerability Research, or Reverse Engineering of software and/or hardware system components
Experience formally documenting requirements and providing supporting evidence
Strong familiarity with the state of the art in modern reverse engineering practices, to include tactics, techniques, procedures, and tooling
Degree in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, related field, or commensurate experience
Strong familiarity with C and Python
Ability to work with little oversight to take abstract problems, provide detailed analysis, and generate recommendations, both individually and as part of a team managing a DARPA research and development program
Current Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility
Ability to establish and maintain DoD SAP access
Desired Capabilities and Characteristics:
Advanced degree in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, or related field
At least 5 years of experience in a similar role
Past experience as a CNO capability developer for the DoD or IC
Familiarity with DARPA and/or DoD research and development programs as a performer/vendor contractor, SETA support contractor, or Government employee
Familiarity with the particulars of DoD technology pilots, to include acceptance testing and preparation and establishment of authorization to operate (ATO) and/or authorization to connect (ATC) documentation.
Past experience working in DoD Special Access Programs
Experience with COMSEC devices and key management, classified network accreditation, and/or DoD cyber security activities
Education and/or experience using Formal Methods, such as using automated reasoning tools to verify software or generating trustworthy implementations automatically from specifications
Excellent technical writing skills, including the ability to proofread and perform quality control on technical documents and briefing slides
Excellent communication skills - both written (to include PowerPoint) and oral – and demonstrated ability to concisely summarize and efficiently communicate essential elements of a concept quantitatively and comprehensively
Proficient in office software use, including Microsoft Office Suite
Blue Sky Innovators is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you are a qualified job seeker with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access this site as a result of your disability. To request an accommodation, please email us at careers@blueskyinnovators.com and provide your name and contact information.
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