Senior Security Researcher
Core
Lead research projects to develop cybersecurity techniques and tools for defending critical infrastructure systems and Federal networks using AI and machine learning.
Role type
Senior IC security researcher (cybersecurity & AI)
Builds
Advanced cyber capabilities, threat analysis tools, and mitigation strategies for operational technology systems.
Domain
Cybersecurity, Operational Technology, Artificial Intelligence
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
Malware analysis, network analysis, host forensics, adversarial simulation, AI tool pipeline development, statistical/machine learning modeling, LLM tooling, reverse engineering, industrial control systems knowledge
Preferred skills
Embedded systems, scientific data analysis, systems programming, agentic frameworks, high-performance computing, diffusion models, time series analysis, deep learning
Technologies
AI frameworks, machine learning libraries, industrial control system software/hardware
Responsibilities
Develop and deploy innovative methods to emulate adversarial behaviors; analyze novel attacks to uncover TTPs and attack vectors; collaborate on modeling/simulation efforts for physical and computational systems; develop specialized analysis software tools; identify emerging threats to shape technical direction; mentor team members and secure sponsor funding.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic influence