What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cyber Capability Engineer position at The Josef Group?
Job Type :
The following information aims to provide potential candidates with a better understanding of the requirements for this role.
Mid Level, Full Time
Non-Remote – Columbia, MD
Clearance & Citizenship Requirements :
TS / SCI with polygraph is required
Due to these clearance requirements, US citizenship is also required
Responsibilities Include :
Perform network analysis using tools, such as Wireshark, NetworkMiner, for captures and analysis
Reverse engineer network protocols and perform static and dynamic analysis of software binaries
Decompile, disassemble, or debug software binaries to understand internal workings and behavior
Analyze Windows and Linux binaries to understand their functionality, detect malware or other anomalies, and assess system impact
Profile performance and operation of software systems by running and testing applications, identifying bottlenecks, software dependencies, system requirements
Monitor system performance and resource usage, analyze logs, and gather all reportable content
Develop technical specifications, flowcharts, and system diagrams to summarize findings from analysis
Conduct in-depth vulnerability research and analysis using tools such as Ghidra, BinaryNinja, Metasploit
Document detailed reports on discovered vulnerabilities
Design, develop, and test proof-of-concept cyber capabilities to demonstrate feasibility of identified vulnerabilities, and evaluate potential impact on systems
Required Skills & Qualifications :
Must have at least 5 years of hands-on relevant technical experience
Must possess Bachelor’s in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or relevant discipline
In lieu of degree must have 8 years of hands-on relevant technical experience
Must understand communication protocols (TCP / IP, etc) and Application layer protocols (http(s), ssh, etc.)
Experience analyzing network protocols, including capturing and interpreting traffic from open / documented and proprietary, to decode and characterize communications between systems and identify potential issues, vulnerabilities
Experience performing network capture data to develop signatures for network traffic using tools such as Wireshark, NetworkMiner, and other network profiling tools
Experience with a wide range of security tools (Ghidra, BinaryNinja, Metasploit, etc.)
Experience with programming languages such as C / C and Python
Must have strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Must be able to write clear, concise, and detailed reports for technical and non-technical audiences
Must have excellent communication skills, be a self-starter, and able to work independently
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