Senior Offensive Threat Researcher
$82.3k/y-$220k/y
Draper3 days ago
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Summary
Draper is seeking a Senior Offensive Threat Researcher to join their team in Cambridge, MA. The role involves developing tailored solutions for cybersecurity challenges faced by the Department of Defense and Intelligence Community.
About the Role
As a Senior Offensive Threat Researcher, you will assess hardware and software for security vulnerabilities, develop software that meets security requirements, create tools to detect and exploit vulnerabilities, and mentor less experienced engineers. You will work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment, addressing complex cybersecurity challenges and contributing to innovative solutions.
About You
Required:
- 5-10 years of experience in Cybersecurity or a related field.
- Proficiency with static and dynamic analysis techniques for forensic analysis and anomaly detection.
- Hands-on proficiency with forensic analysis tools such as FTK Imager, X-Ways, Autopsy, and Volatility.
- Proficiency with programming languages such as C, C++, Python, and Java.
Preferred:
- Experience in reverse engineering and vulnerability research.
- Familiarity with scripting languages such as Bash and Powershell.
- Successful history in authoring technical proposals and documents.
- Leadership experience in advanced R&D initiatives.
Benefits
- Competitive salary range of $82k–$220k.
- Work-life balance programs including workplace flexibility and employee clubs.
- Health and finance workshops, off-site social events, and discounts to local museums.
Draper
We Engineer Solutions for the Nation’s Toughest Problems As an independent nonprofit engineering innovation company, Draper provides engineering services directly to government, industry, and academia. We work on teams as prime contractors or subcontractors and participate as collaborators in consortia. Our strong commitment to delivering working solutions allows us to apply ourselves to a variety of domains from space to undersea — and many areas in between.
Cambridge, MA