Associate Research Director - Cybersecurity
Two Six Technologies
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Posted:
August 29, 2023
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Onsite
About the position
Two Six Technologies is seeking an Associate Research Director-Cyber Security. The role involves technical and programmatic oversight of Cyber Security R&D projects, line management of team members, technical marketing of the company's Cyber Security services, identifying and leading the capture of new R&D programs, and participating in proposal generation and delivery. The ideal candidate should have a four-year degree in a relevant field, 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. Nice to have qualifications include an advanced degree, experience with agile software development practices, and experience leading teams in a rapid prototype environment. The ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance and US citizenship are required.
Responsibilities
- 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
Requirements
- 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
- An advanced degree (Master’s or PhD) in Computer Science, Computer/Electrical Engineering, or related technical domain (nice to have)
- Experience with agile software development practices (nice to have)
- Experience developing security solutions and products (nice to have)
- Experience leading teams in a rapid prototype environment demonstrating scalable architectures (nice to have)
- Proven experience leading a rapidly growing team (nice to have)
- An active security clearance (nice to have)
- Experience as a Principal Investigator for a DARPA program (nice to have)
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance
- US Citizenship
Benefits
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance
- US Citizenship
- Equal Opportunity Employer
- No discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, and protected veteran status
- Reasonable workplace accommodation for individuals with disabilities
- Confidentiality of information provided for reasonable accommodations
- Use of E-Verify in hiring practices
- EOE, including disability/vets