Security Researcher
Core
Develop techniques and tools for red teaming to emulate cyber-adversary behavior and defend critical U.S. infrastructure and Federal networks, specifically focusing on operational technology and industrial control systems.
Role type
Senior IC security researcher (red teaming & vulnerability analysis)
Builds
Red team operations, penetration testing capabilities, proof-of-concept exploits, and mitigation tools for OT/ICS
Domain
Cybersecurity, Operational Technology, Industrial Control Systems
Required skills
Source code/binary/firmware analysis, reverse engineering, static/dynamic analysis, network analysis, red teaming methodologies, penetration testing, vulnerability assessment, malware analysis
Preferred skills
Embedded systems, machine learning, systems programming, formal verification, high-performance computing, industrial control systems hardware/software
Technologies
IDA Pro, debuggers, disassemblers, decompilers, software bills of materials
Responsibilities
Analyze software/firmware/malware to identify weaknesses and attack vectors; contribute to technical requirements for red team operations; design and implement vulnerability assessment and adversary emulation techniques; monitor emerging threats; collaborate on research proposals and project planning
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC (SES.2/SES.3 levels)
