Cybersecurity Research Engineer at Peraton in US-MD-Silver Spring

Summary: Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence. The Cybersecurity Research Engineer will work on cyber security research projects, collaborating with a team to develop and test innovative prototypes related to emerging cyber capabilities and high-volume network data analysis. Responsibilities: - Designing, developing, and testing software modules related to emerging embedded cyber capabilities, high-availability network protocols, cyber mission planning and reasoning systems, data analytics, processing and analysis of high-volume network data - Hardware and software reverse engineering activities against bespoke targets - Development of CI/CD-based testing strategies for developed software modules - Analysis and assessment of multi-dimensional network data to inform software development Required Qualifications: - U.S. Citizenship - Ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance - Demonstrated software development expertise - Ability and desire to quickly acquire knowledge of new subject matter areas - Expertise in one or more of: C, C++, Java, Python, Go, or similar languages - Working knowledge of modern development practices and toolsets (Git, subversion, CI/CD toolchains) Preferred Qualifications: - Experience developing in and administering Linux - A passion to learn something new every day and to stay up to date with developments in your field - Adept at independent problem-solving and comfortable with a general approach of taking initiative to find and develop solutions - Working knowledge of modern computer networking technologies - Familiarity with modern agile development practices (Scrum and similar) - Familiarity with container and orchestration solutions, including Docker, Docker Swarm, Kubernetes, Terraform - Experience with Networking Protocols - Experience with configuring Network appliances - Ability to grasp the 'big picture' and see beyond specific problems - Program analysis, including program understanding, vulnerability identification, and remediation Required Skills: Software development expertise, C, C++, Java, Python, Go, CI/CD toolchains Important Skills: Linux administration, Computer networking technologies, Agile development practices, Container solutions, Networking Protocols, Program analysis Nice-to-Have Skills: Independent problem-solving, Desire to learn, Big picture thinking Benefits: Flexible work schedule, 20% of their time as work from home, Overtime, Shift differential, Discretionary bonus