Description:
The Applied Research Engineer will conduct cybersecurity assessments, penetration testing, vulnerability analysis, and open-source intelligence (OSINT) research to identify and evaluate security risks. This position involves developing technical tools and scripts, analyzing security findings, and producing actionable reports and recommendations. The ideal candidate possesses strong technical and analytical skills, works effectively both independently and collaboratively, and demonstrates the ability to solve complex cybersecurity challenges.
All candidates need a strong technical background, but not in all listed skills and competencies.
Requirements:
Primary Responsibilities
- Conduct cybersecurity assessments, vulnerability assessments, authorized penetration testing activities, and open source research tasks.
- Perform vulnerability and network scanning and analyze results to identify potential security weaknesses.
- Support red team and other offensive security activities, as appropriate to the engagement.
- Conduct open-source intelligence (OSINT) research, including dark web analysis.
- Develop scripts and technical tools to support cybersecurity assessment, testing, and analysis activities.
- Analyze technical findings and prepare clear, accurate reports documenting results and recommended actions.
- Communicate technical findings effectively to team members and other stakeholders.
- Work collaboratively with technical teams while independently managing assigned tasks and responsibilities.
- Research and evaluate unfamiliar technologies, tools, and security problems as required by project needs.
- Perform other duties as assigned by program staff.
Skills and Competencies
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with a commitment to accurate recordkeeping, secure information handling, and consistent and timely follow-through.
- Ability to manage competing priorities and operate effectively in a dynamic, evolving work environment.
- Working knowledge of penetration testing methodologies and practices.
- Understanding of red team concepts, techniques, and capabilities.
- Proficiency with scripting languages such as Python.
- Experience with compiled programming languages such as C or C++.
- Strong understanding of fundamental computer networking concepts.
- Experience using vulnerability assessment and network scanning tools.
- Familiarity with OSINT techniques and tools, including dark web research.
- Foundational understanding of machine learning concepts, including: training, validation, and testing processes, supervised and unsupervised learning, LLMs, model weaknesses and vulnerabilities.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to investigate novel technical problems.
- Ability to learn new technologies, tools, and technical concepts independently.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to translate technical analysis into clear, well-organized reports.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of relevant experience; or
- Master's degree with 3+ years of relevant experience.
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