Senior Cybersecurity Researcher
Core
Lead research and development of techniques and tools for red teaming and blue teaming to defend critical infrastructure systems and Federal networks.
Role type
Senior Cybersecurity Researcher (OT/ICS focus)
Builds
Advanced cyber capabilities, threat analysis tools, and mitigation strategies for operational technology and industrial control systems.
Domain
Defense / Cybersecurity / Operational Technology
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | research
Required skills
Cybersecurity research, OT/ICS network security analysis, vulnerability assessment, penetration testing, adversary emulation, mixed-integer programming, mathematical optimization, deep reinforcement learning, neural networks, large language models
Preferred skills
Embedded systems, scientific data analysis, machine learning, systems programming, formal verification, high performance computing
Technologies
Mixed-integer programming, branch-bound-and-cut algorithms, branch-and-price algorithms, parallel/distributed mathematical optimization, deep reinforcement learning, neural networks, large language models
Responsibilities
Develop and deploy innovative methods to characterize and assess cyber-adversary behavior; Analyze software, firmware, and malware to uncover weaknesses and attack vectors; Conduct in-depth assessments of OT/ICS networks; Design and implement tools for vulnerability assessment and adversary emulation; Identify emerging threats to enhance cyber defense capabilities; Mentor team members and collaborate on technical requirements for red/blue team operations.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic influence