Associate Research Director - Cybersecurity

Two Six Technologies is seeking an Associate Research Director-Cyber Security. The job responsibilities include technical and programmatic oversight of Cyber Security R&D projects, line management of team members, identifying/hiring new team members, technical marketing of Two Six Technologies’ Cyber Security services and capabilities to new and existing Government R&D clients, identifying and leading the capture of new R&D programs, and participating in and leading proposal generation and delivery. The job requirements include a four-year degree in Computer Science, Computer/Electrical Engineering, or Mathematics with a concentration in cyber security, software engineering, or related technical domain, ten or more years of professional experience in a similar role, cybersecurity domain experience and knowledge, and a proven track record of capturing Government R&D contracts/programs. The ideal candidate should have experience with agile software development practices, developing security solutions and products, leading teams in a rapid prototype environment demonstrating scalable architectures, and serving as a Principal Investigator for a DARPA program. The candidate should also have the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance and US Citizenship.

• Technical and programmatic oversight of Cyber Security R&D projects
• Line management of team members and identifying/hiring new team members
• Technical marketing of Two Six Technologies’ Cyber Security services and capabilities to new and existing Government R&D clients
• Identifying and leading the capture of new R&D programs
• Participating in and leading proposal generation and delivery

• A four-year degree in Computer Science, Computer/Electrical Engineering, or Mathematics with a concentration in cyber security, software engineering, or related technical domain
• Ten or more years of professional experience in a similar role
• Cybersecurity domain experience and knowledge
• A strong foundational knowledge of offensive and defensive cyber security fundamentals, with emphasis on at least one of the following: vulnerability research, reverse engineering, program analysis, cyber capability development, or cyber systems engineering
• Past performance as a Principal Investigator on fast-paced, innovation-driven, advanced technology R&D projects for Government clients
• Experience serving as a line manager for a team of scientists and engineers
• A proven track record of capturing Government R&D contracts/programs
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance
• US Citizenship