Description

Cybersecurity Software Engineer - CIPHER

Submit Resume ID: 497111 Type: Researchers Location: Atlanta, GA Categories: Cybersecurity, Networking, Software Development/Design, System Engineering

Project/Unit Description

Threat Analysis Branch of the Cybersecurity, Information Protection, and Hardware Evaluation Research (CIPHER) Lab.

Job Purpose

Software developer designs, develops, and tests code in languages such as Java, C, and C++. Requires extensive knowledge of programming languages, software development, and computer operating systems. Applies engineering principles to software creation. Necessary skill areas: Programming and coding, fundamentals of computer science, design and architecture, algorithms and data structures, information analysis, debugging software, and testing software.

Creates novel cyber security technology components and software to ensure that critical systems/information are resilient to cyber exploits and attacks. Performs attendant vulnerability assessments, analysis, and software engineering and design. Develops hardware and software prototypes, and tests those prototypes in realistic environments.

Key Responsibilities

Perform software development, software debugging, software modification / enhancement, and software documentation.

Develop and maintain kernel and user-level software and scripts

Contribute to technical reports and presentations

Additional Responsibilities

Produce new research in cyber space

Work within technical teams to meat project needs

Required Minimum Qualifications

Experience with at least two of the following: Java, Python, C languages,

Thorough understanding of software development & design patterns and best practices

Familiarity with software development tools and workflows, including source control (e.g., git),

Experience with network analysis and/or security best practices and the network stack

Understanding of cybersecurity issues and/or intelligence analysis

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

Active TS/SCI Clearance

Experience with Machine Learning tools and techniques

Experience designing non-trivial software tools, systems, and frameworks

Experience analyzing large datasets and adapting state-of-the-art algorithms/techniques

Experience leading technical teams

Masters / Doctorate in Computer Science or Security

Experience working with graph databases and graph algorithms

Malware analysis

Hands-on network administration in an IT-type role

Experience with Natural Language Processing (NLP)

Travel Requirements

10% - 25% travel

Education and Length of Experience

This position vacancy is an open-rank announcement. The final job offer will be dependent on candidate qualifications in alignment with Research Faculty Extension Professional ranks as outlined in section 3.2.1 of the Georgia Tech Faculty Handbook

0 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Software Development, Software Engineering, Network Analysis, Intelligence Analysis, Data Analysis, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence

U.S. Citizenship Requirements

Due to our research contracts with the U.S. federal government, candidates for this position must be U.S. Citizens.

Clearance Type Required

Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain an active security clearance.

Safer Federal Workforce Executive Order

Presidential Executive Order 14042 requires most federal contractors, including federal contractors within the University System of Georgia, to comply with Covid-19 guidance from the Safer Federal Workforce Task Force (“Task Force”). Georgia Tech must ensure that all employees covered under the Executive Order (“covered employees”), including those working remotely in the United States, are fully vaccinated by January 19, 2022, or by their first day of work in a covered role.

This position is covered by the Executive Order. Accommodations or exemptions for medical conditions can be requested by individuals who would otherwise be covered but have a disability, medical condition, or sincerely held religious belief, practice, or observance.

Details of the order can be found here.

Benefits at GTRI

Comprehensive information on currently offered GTRI benefits, including Health & Welfare, Retirement Plans, Tuition Reimbursement, Time Off, and Professional Development, can be found through this link: https: // hr.gatech.edu/benefits

Diversity & Inclusion

Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) at Georgia Tech Research Institute aims to enhance the Institute's mission of solving the world's most complex technical problems by creating a workforce with a shared appreciation for diversity, raising awareness around inclusiveness, and fostering a sense of belonging and appreciation for all members of our community.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Georgia Tech Research Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans and actively seeks diversity among its employees. Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law.

Posted: 12/22/2021 Closes: 01/31/2022