Cybersecurity Software Engineer - GTRI-CIPHER Job at Georgia Tech Research Insti

Cybersecurity Software Engineer - GTRI-CIPHER Join to apply for the Cybersecurity Software Engineer - GTRI-CIPHER role at Georgia Tech Research Institute Overview The Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) is the nonprofit, applied research division of the Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech). Founded in 1934 as the Engineering Experiment Station, GTRI has grown to more than 2,900 employees, supporting eight laboratories in over 20 locations around the country and performing more than $940 million of problem-solving research annually for government and industry. GTRI's renowned researchers combine science, engineering, economics, policy, and technical expertise to solve complex problems for the U.S. federal government, state, and industry. Georgia Tech's Mission and Values Georgia Tech's Mission Is To Develop Leaders Who Advance Technology And Improve The Human Condition. The Institute Has Nine Key Values That Are Foundational To Everything We Do. Students are our top priority. We strive for excellence. We thrive on diversity. We celebrate collaboration. We champion innovation. We safeguard freedom of inquiry and expression. We nurture the wellbeing of our community. We act ethically. We are responsible stewards. Over the next decade, Georgia Tech will become an example of inclusive innovation, a leading technological research university of unmatched scale, relentlessly committed to serving the public good; breaking new ground in addressing the biggest local, national, and global challenges and opportunities of our time; making technology broadly accessible; and developing exceptional, principled leaders from all backgrounds ready to produce novel ideas and create solutions with real human impact. Project/Unit Description The Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) is seeking software engineers to join the Threat Analysis Branch of the Cybersecurity, Information Protection, and Hardware Evaluation Research (CIPHER) Lab. Job Duties The Software Engineer will work closely with researchers to produce high quality software systems and tools to solve cybersecurity and/or intelligence analysis problems. These systems will work with very large datasets, require careful software design, and incorporate state-of-the-art machine learning techniques and other data analysis algorithms. Job Purpose The Cyber Security Software Engineer designs, develops, and tests cybersecurity software in languages such as Java, C, and C++. The role requires extensive knowledge of programming languages, software development, and computer operating systems to apply engineering principles to software creation. Skills include programming and coding, fundamentals of computer science, design and architecture, algorithms and data structures, information analysis, debugging, and testing. The engineer also creates novel cyber security technology components and ensures that critical systems and information are resilient to exploits and attacks, performs vulnerability assessments, and develops hardware and software prototypes for realistic testing. Key Responsibilities Perform software development, software testing/debugging, software modification/enhancement, and software documentation Develop and maintain kernel and user-level software and scripts Contribute to technical reports and presentations Assist with performing software assurance scans with approved tools Required Minimum Qualifications Experience with at least two of the following: Java, Python, C Thorough understanding of software development & design patterns and best practices; familiarity with development tools and workflows, including source control (e.g., git) Experience with network analysis and/or security best practices and the network stack Understanding of cybersecurity issues and/or intelligence analysis Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills Preferred Qualifications Experience with Machine Learning tools and techniques Experience designing non‑trivial software tools, systems, and frameworks Experience analyzing large datasets and adapting state‑of‑the‑art algorithms/techniques Misc. Other Nice‑to‑Haves Experience working with graph databases and graph algorithms Malware analysis Hands‑on network administration in an IT‑type role Experience with Natural Language Processing (NLP) Travel Requirements 10% travel Education and Length of Experience Level 1+2 – 0 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science. Level 2+3 – 2 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or 0 years of related experience with a Masters’ degree in Computer Science. U.S. Citizenship Requirements Due to our research contracts with the U.S. federal government, candidates for this position must be U.S. Citizens. Clearance Type Required Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain an active security clearance. Benefits at GTRI 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: https://benefits.hr.gatech.edu/ . Equal Employment Opportunity The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Institute is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for all. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and Institute policy, Georgia Tech provides equal opportunity to all faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including applicants for admission and/or employment, contractors, volunteers, and participants in institutional programs, activities, or services. USG Core Values Statement The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization. Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom. Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Georgia Tech Research Institute by 2x. Get notified about new Security Software Engineer jobs in Atlanta, GA . #J-18808-Ljbffr