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Nightwing

Senior Cyber Security Researcher

Nightwing, Annapolis, Maryland, United States, 21403

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Nightwing Senior Cyber Security Researcher in Annapolis Junction, Maryland

Nightwing provides technically advanced full-spectrum cyber, data operations, systems integration and intelligence mission support services to meet our customers’ most demanding challenges. Our capabilities include cyber space operations, cyber defense and resiliency, vulnerability research, ubiquitous technical surveillance, data intelligence, lifecycle mission enablement, and software modernization. Nightwing brings disruptive technologies, agility, and competitive offerings to customers in the intelligence community, defense, civil, and commercial markets. Job Summary: A Senior Cyber Security Researcher supporting Nightwing CODEX will be responsible for analyzing, understanding, designing, developing, and testing the world's most advanced cyber security capabilities, supporting both offensive and defensive missions. We drive the security development lifecycle of several technologies including new services, apps, and products from design all the way to launch, and do so in collaboration with many teams. A Senior Cyber Security Researcher supporting the CODEX Services group, you will contribute to one or more product security programs in collaboration with other engineers and technical program managers. In this role, you will be responsible for identifying and driving resolution to security issues in a broad range of technologies (e.g., Linux, Windows, Virtualization/Hypervisors, Mobile, and Embedded/IoT systems). Additionally, you will influence the requirements and design of cyber capabilities. You'll provide technical guidance to projects and will contribute to the automation of our analysis and testing activities. CODEX (Cyber Offense and Defense Experts) division brings together an elite team of mission-focused industry experts who are well known for their ability to overcome the most advanced technical challenges. The team comprises engineers of multiple disciplines including vulnerability research, reverse engineering, CNO/CNE development, hardware emulation, system engineering, and data analytics. Our engineers do more than just work with cutting-edge technology—they ensure the missions succeed for the customers! CODEX offices span the nation and offer its engineers the ability to advance their careers through mentorship, training, and an expansive technical portfolio that covers every side of cyber. This position requires critical thinking and understanding of network protocols as well as advanced disparate system design, including Cloud architectures, to be able to analyze network traffic between nodes and assess the security between them. Role Type:

This position is an onsite role. Basic Qualifications: Typically requires a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related technical field and 6 years of experience or 10 years of developing cyber software capabilities. 8 years of experience writing, testing, and debugging Assembly, C, C++ and/or Python code. 5 years of experience leading teams in support of cyber software capabilities development. Active and transferable U.S. government issued

TS/SCI with polygraph security clearance is required . U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance. What We Offer: Whether you’re just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a total rewards package that goes above and beyond with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs. At Nightwing, we value collaboration and teamwork. You’ll have the opportunity to work alongside talented individuals who are passionate about what they do. Together, we’ll leverage our collective expertise to drive innovation, solve complex problems, and deliver exceptional results for our clients. Nightwing is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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