Vulnerability Researcher

Peraton • Chantilly, VA

1d • $135,000 - $216,000

About The Position

Perform vulnerability research to identify, analyze, and test security weaknesses in software, hardware, or systems specifically to understand how they can be exploited by attackers or security professionals. Conduct research, develop solutions, and implement operational and analytic capabilities to strengthen technical operations, tackling complex challenges posed by criminal and national security actors that is crucial for both lawful collection and forensic analysis.

Requirements

• Minimum of 8 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 6 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 3 years with PhD
• Minimum of 8 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 6 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 3 years with PhD; 12 years in lieu of degree
• Experience providing technical/management leadership on major tasks or technology assignments.
• Establishes goals and plans that meet project objectives.
• Has domain and expert technical knowledge.
• Experience performing the following kinds of functions: Initiates, supervises, and/or develops requirements from a project’s inception to conclusion for complex to extremely complex programs
• Experience providing strategic advice, technical guidance and expertise to program and project staff
• Experience providing detailed analysis, evaluation and recommendations for improvements, optimization development, and/or maintenance efforts for client-specific or mission critical challenges/issues
• Experience consulting with clients to define need or problem supervises studies and leads surveys to collect and analyze data to provide advice and recommend solutions.
• Decision making and domain knowledge may have a critical impact on overall project implementation.
• May supervise others.
• Clearance: TS/SCI at hire.
• Ability to obtain Poly

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of 10 years’ experience preferred.
• In absence of years of experience, certifications or past work may be used to show the level of experience needed to perform at this level

Responsibilities

• Perform vulnerability research to identify, analyze, and test security weaknesses in software, hardware, or systems specifically to understand how they can be exploited by attackers or security professionals.
• Conduct research, develop solutions, and implement operational and analytic capabilities to strengthen technical operations, tackling complex challenges posed by criminal and national security actors that is crucial for both lawful collection and forensic analysis.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees