Cyber Security Researcher
Systems & Technology Research (STR) is a rapidly growing technology company with locations north of Boston, MA, Arlington, VA and near Dayton, OH. We specialize in advanced research and development for defense, intelligence, and national security, trying to understand how to protect our society: from stopping malicious botnet attacks, to understanding cyber vulnerabilities, providing next generation sensors, radar, sonar, communications, and electronic warfare to developing artificial intelligence algorithms and analytics to make sense of the complexity that is exploding around us.
STR is committed to creating a collaborative learning environment that supports deep technical understanding and recognizes the contributions and achievements of all team members. Our work is challenging, but you go home at night knowing that you pushed the forefront of technology and made the world a little safer. We recognize that the world is changing, that it is becoming more connected than ever before, making things change faster than before, and reshaping society in the process. We all want to understand this changing world and leave it better for our work.
We're not just any company. Our people, culture, and attitude along with their unique set of skills, experiences, and perspectives put us on a trajectory to change the world. We can't do it alone, though - we need fellow trailblazers. If you are one, join our team and help to keep our society safe!
Job Description:
- Work with small teams in a research setting to develop advanced software prototypes
- Perform software analysis (static, dynamic, symbolic) in support of research
- Develop tools for automatic instrumentation and modification of program binaries
Basic Qualifications:
- BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field
- Experience developing in C/C++ and x86 assembly
- US Citizenship is required, must have the ability to obtain a security clearance
Desired Qualifications:
- Understanding of operating system internals including memory/process/thread management
- Understanding static/dynamic/symbolic analysis of programs
- Understanding of intermediary representations (e.g. LLVM) and virtualization
- Reverse engineering skills
- Active security clearance
STR seeks to provide an outstanding work environment for its employees with excellent benefits and competitive compensation. Full-time employees enjoy 401(k), profit sharing, health and welfare benefits, subsidies for training and conference attendance to foster continued learning and development, and a casual yet technically challenging work environment.
STR is fully dedicated to hiring the most qualified candidate regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any portion of the employment process, email us at appassist@stresearch.com and provide your name, phone number and email address.
US Citizenship is required for all positions.