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Cyber Vulnerability Engineer

Employer
Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL)
Location
Laurel, MD
Closing date
Jan 29, 2022
Are you a creative and inventive engineer looking to hack and reverse engineer software and hardware devices?Do you have experience with low-level hardware or embedded devices?Are you passionate about developing novel solutions to complex engineering challenges?If so, we want you to join our team of hardworking individuals and embrace opportunities in the diverse environment that we have to offer.We are seeking motivated individuals who will develop state-of-the-art cyber capabilities and perform meaningful research into cyber vulnerabilities. Our team focuses on analyzing systems to understand how they work and to determine how they behave when they break. We work on developing groundbreaking technologies to defeat advanced security techniques.As a member of our team You will hack hardware, firmware, and software.You will join forces with team members in the analysis and reverse engineering of systems to identify and understand security vulnerabilities.You will build forward-thinking solutions for prototype and operational systems.You will circulate knowledge by articulating ideas clearly through papers and presentations to technical staff, management, and government decision makers.You are encouraged to take advantage of opportunities to participate in working groups, customer meetings, proposal writing, and conferences.QualificationsWe are looking for exceptional team members that have attained a degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical degree.You meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you Have acquired a Bachelor's degree and have 5+ years of relevant professional experience.Understand the internals of any major operating system, exploitation techniques, and mitigations.Have experience reading or writing assembly (x86/x64, Arm, PowerPC, MIPS, or others).Are an outstanding communicator in both written and verbal forms.Hold a DoD Secret Clearance and can ultimately obtain TS/SCI+Poly level clearance. If selected, you will be subject to a government security clearance investigation and must meet the requirements for access to classified information. Eligibility requirements include US citizenship.Can demonstrate that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. To ensure the safety and well-being of the community, APL has established a policy requiring that all staff be vaccinated against COVID-19. All staff members must provide proof of full vaccination or have an approved medical or religious accommodation by their start date.You will go above and beyond our minimum requirements if you Have obtained a Master's degree or possess 7+ years of professional experience in a relevant area.Understand wire-level protocols and radio frequency communications.Have used debuggers such as gdb, WinDbg, or OllyDbg, and you have worked with reverse engineering tools such as IDA, Binary Ninja, or Ghidra.Enjoy crafting and prototyping hardware.Hold a TS/SCI clearance with full-scope polygraph.Have prior experience working with government agencies or in a government agency setting.Why work at APL?The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) brings world-class expertise to our nation's most critical defense, security, space and science challenges. While we are dedicated to solving complex challenges and pioneering new technologies, what makes us truly outstanding is our culture. We offer a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere where you can bring your authentic self to work, continue to grow, and build strong connections with inspiring teammates.At APL, we celebrate our differences and encourage creativity and bold, new ideas. Our employees enjoy generous benefits, including a robust education assistance program, unparalleled retirement contributions, and a healthy work/life balance. APL's campus is located in the Baltimore-Washington metro area. Learn more about our career opportunities at www.jhuapl.edu/careers.

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