Junior Research Scientist- Cybersecurity

Riverside Research Institute•Lexington, MA

1d•$90,000 - $125,000

About The Position

Riverside Research is seeking a junior research scientist to support research and development of security technologies that protect systems, networks, and data from advanced threats. The role contributes to cyber research intended to stay ahead of attackers through cost-effective approaches. Riverside Research emphasizes sustained open-source releases of its tools, adaptability and experimentation, delivery of capabilities to customers, and technical excellence. The cyber research group has four focus areas: Security Engineering, which matures and transitions cyber technology for warfighters; Formal Methods, which develops formal verification techniques and applies them to analyze complex-system security; System Security, which develops foundational security technologies for operating systems, hypervisors, compilers, and programming languages; and Offensive Security, which assesses system security and develops ways to reuse, modify, and exploit technology. Applicants are invited to share which focus area interests them most. Riverside Research is an independent national-security nonprofit providing technical services, research and development, and prototype solutions. All opportunities require U.S. citizenship. The position requires the ability to obtain a Top Secret security clearance. Typical compensation is $90,000–$125,000, depending on experience, location, and other factors. The organization describes itself as an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer and offers comprehensive compensation and benefits packages.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Cybersecurity.
Deep technical understanding of cybersecurity problems and solutions, especially in one or more of the group’s focus areas.
Proficiency in multiple programming languages; Python and C are commonly used.
Ability to obtain a Top Secret security clearance.
U.S. citizenship.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience giving technical presentations.
Prior technical experience outside traditional coursework.
Existing U.S. Government security clearance; TS/SCI is desired.

Responsibilities

Work with technology leads, including principal investigators and management, to develop and prototype new ideas from start to finish.
Assist in preparing presentations and reports about work being done for customers.
Develop new ways to improve technology under development.
Share lessons learned with the broader group, internally and externally.
Collaborate across focus areas to build cutting-edge technologies.