Junior Cybersecurity Scientist
About The Position
Riverside Research is an independent National Security Nonprofit dedicated to research and development in the national interest. We provide high-end technical services, research and development, and prototype solutions to some of the country’s most challenging technical problems. All Riverside Research opportunities require U.S. Citizenship Position Overview We are seeking a motivated Junior Cybersecurity Scientist to join our engineering team. This role is ideal for a recent graduate or early-career engineer who enjoys working close to the system level and has an interest in secure, reliable software. The ideal candidate has strong proficiency in Rust, an understanding of cybersecurity principles, and a solid foundation in computer systems and software execution. You will work with experienced engineers to design and build secure, high-performance software that interacts closely with operating systems and hardware. This position offers an opportunity to deepen your expertise in systems programming, security-conscious development, and modern software engineering practices.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a closely related field.
- 0–2 years of professional software engineering experience (internships or significant projects count).
- Strong preference for a proficiency with Rust and familiarity with Rust’s ownership and memory safety model.
- Awareness of cybersecurity fundamentals, including secure coding practices and common vulnerability classes.
- Understanding of computer systems fundamentals, including:
- Memory layout and program execution
- Interaction between application memory, operating systems, and hardware
- Basic operating system concepts (processes, threads, virtual memory)
- Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git).
Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and maintain software components using Rust.
- Collaborate with senior engineers on system-level software and infrastructure.
- Write secure, reliable, and well-tested code following industry best practices.
- Analyze and debug issues related to memory management, performance, and system behavior.
- Apply cybersecurity principles to software design and implementation.
- Document system behavior, interfaces, and design decisions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
