Junior Cyber Security Scientist

Riverside Research Institute•Beavercreek, OH

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Riverside Research is seeking a junior research scientist to support R&D of cutting-edge security technologies to protect systems, networks, and data from advanced threats. Our goal is to get ahead and stay ahead of attackers in cost-effective ways. As a premier cyber research organization, we are committed to advancing the state of the art through sustained open-source releases of our tooling. We value our team culture of adaptability and experimentation in our research, delivery of capability to our customers, and technical excellence in all we do. Our cyber research group includes four focus areas: Security Engineering (maturing and transitioning cyber technology), Formal Methods (developing new techniques for formal verification), System Security (developing new security technologies at the foundations of computing), and Offensive Security (assessing the security of systems).

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, or cybersecurity.
A deep technical understanding of cybersecurity problems and solutions, especially with a focus in one or more of the group’s focus areas.
Proficiency in multiple programming languages (Python, C, and Rust) and proficiency in Linux development environments.
Ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively.
Ability to obtain Top Secret security clearance.
U.S. Citizenship

Nice To Haves

Experience working in research environments with independent, self-guided projects.
Prior experience giving technical presentations.
Prior technical experience outside of traditional coursework.
Existing US Government security clearance (TS/SCI desired).

Responsibilities

Work with technology leads to develop and prototype new ideas from start to finish.
Assist in preparing presentations and reports on the work for customers.
Develop new ways to improve the technology being developed.
Share lessons learned with the broader group internally and externally.
Collaborate across focus areas to build cutting-edge technologies.