Cybersecurity Firmware Engineer, Mid
About The Position
The Cybersecurity Firmware Engineer collaborates in a team-based environment to test and evaluate systems against security requirements and assess potential risk. The role develops testing methodologies based on vendor-provided system documentation and uses functional, working, or industry knowledge to review hardware description language for potential threat vectors. The engineer assesses hardware- and software-based cross-domain systems for compliance with strict DoD requirements. They conduct analysis and testing to identify vulnerabilities, threat vectors, and exploits, and develop attack methodologies. The role contributes solutions to problems of moderate scope and complexity, creates reports based on hands-on testing, and briefs stakeholders on findings. It also includes researching hardware-based filtering technologies to expand departmental understanding and support business needs.
Requirements
- At least 3 years of experience in the electrical or computer engineering field.
- Experience with VHDL or OpenCL firmware programming.
- Experience implementing Linux operating systems, including Red Hat.
- Experience analyzing and executing test plans and procedures.
- Experience developing or analyzing technical documentation.
- Knowledge of an FPGA device, such as Xilinx, Intel, or Microsemi.
- Secret clearance.
- Bachelor's degree.
- Ability to obtain a DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification within 6 months of hire; listed certifications include Security+ CE, CYSA, SSCP, or GSEC.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with HDL verification techniques, including SystemVerilog, OVM, or UVM.
- Experience with higher-level code development, including Nvidia CUDA, OpenCL, Simulink HDL Coder, or Xilinx System Generator.
- Experience with ASIC design flows and FPGA architecture.
- Knowledge of hardware or firmware simulation tools, including MATLAB.
- Knowledge of digital signal processing functions and automata theory.
- Knowledge of hardware testing equipment, including an oscilloscope or logic analyzer.
- Knowledge of digital board design for complex mixed-signal boards supporting FPGAs.
- TS/SCI clearance.
Responsibilities
- Test and evaluate systems against security requirements to assess potential risk.
- Develop potential testing methodologies based on vendor-provided system documentation.
- Review hardware description language to identify potential threat vectors.
- Assess hardware- and software-based cross-domain systems for compliance with DoD requirements.
- Analyze and test systems to identify vulnerabilities, threat vectors, and exploits, and develop attack methodologies.
- Contribute to solutions for problems of moderate scope and complexity.
- Create reports based on hands-on testing and brief stakeholders on findings.
- Research hardware-based filtering technologies to grow departmental understanding and support business needs.
Benefits
- Health, life, and disability benefits.
- Financial and retirement benefits.
- Paid leave.
- Professional development.
- Tuition assistance.
- Work-life programs.
- Dependent care.
- Recognition awards for exceptional performance and demonstration of company values.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
