Senior Cyber Security Engineer / CSET

Job Title

Supporting offensive security/red team/adversarial emulation testing

Job Description

Executing Red Team engagements in a variety of networks using real-world adversarial Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs) from conception to report delivery

Developing comprehensive security testing strategies and programs across NCRC-U to provide assurance that security controls are designed and operating effectively

Developing innovative accelerators, tools, mechanisms, and processes to enhance the security team's velocity and scale to customer needs

Facilitating multiple stakeholders to agree on appropriate solutions and verifying that risks are mitigated appropriately

Demonstrating creativity, insight, intellectual flexibility, and sound business judgment throughout the process

Working independently but collaborate with cross-functional to provide security engineering consulting and control design recommendations to reduce risk

Conducting open-source intelligence gathering, network vulnerability scanning, exploitation of vulnerable services, lateral movement, install persistence in a target network(s), and manage C2 infrastructure

Systematically analyzing each component of an application with the intent of locating programming flaws that could be leveraged to compromise the software through source code review or reverse engineering

Developing payloads, scripts and tools that weaponize new proof-of-concepts for exploitation, evasion, and lateral movement

Safely utilize attacker tools, tactics, and procedures when in sensitive environments/devices

Evading EDR devices such as Windows Defender and Carbon Black to avoid detection by Defenders/behavioral based alerting in order to further the engagement objectives

Demonstrating expertise in one of the following: Active Directory, Software Development, Incident Response, or Cloud Infrastructure

Carefully document and log all exploitation activities

Continually exercise situational awareness in order quickly identify any instances of cohabitation

Documenting identified vulnerabilities and researching corrective/remediation actions in order to recommend a risk mitigation technique(s)

Demonstrating new vulnerabilities and assist Network Defenders (Blue Team) with the refinement of detection capabilities

Maintaining knowledge of applicable Red Team policies, Standing Ground Rules, regulations, and compliance documents

Communicating effectively with team members and during an engagement

Ability to think unconventionally in order to develop adversarial TTPs

Keeping current with TTPs and the latest offensive security techniques

Requirements

Bachelor's degree with a focus in computer science, computer information systems, engineering, mathematics, management information systems, cybersecurity, cyber operations, or a related discipline with corresponding experience and demonstrated mastery of relevant computer science topics

5+ years of cyber adversarial emulation experience, to include penetration testing of modern Windows and Linux operating systems, IP-based networks and protocols, 802.11 networks, and/or web applications, hardware hacking, software defined networks/RF

10+ years of experience in leading complex and technically diverse teams of cyber professionals (software developers, system administrators, penetration testers, incident responders, etc.)

Intermediate knowledge of known Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) actor Techniques, Tactics, and Procedures (TTPs), to include familiarity with terminology from Mitre ATT&CK® used to describe TTPs used in cyber attacks

Intermediate knowledge of techniques and tools used for exploit development of common operating systems, software debugging, and application fuzzing

Intermediate knowledge of tools and techniques used for incident response, reverse engineering, and digital forensics

Superior oral communication skills, including the ability to project confidence and enthusiasm, in the following core areas: formal presentations; soliciting goals and requirements from range users; explaining adversarial emulation in the context of testing and training events; effectively communicating event and environment requirements to CSET members; explaining cost estimates based on estimated levels of CSET effort; managing expectations as relevant to CSET TTPs; and explaining technical nuances and significant attributes of advanced cyber attacks to non-cyber-savvy audiences

Superior technical writing skills, including the ability to author, review, and provide input and feedback to documents drafted by CSET personnel, as well as the ability to create persuasive and impactful technical briefing materials as relevant to range training and test events

Ability to work independently and to collaborate with range and event leadership, CSET team members, users, and other event stakeholders

Required/Maintain IAT Level III or IAM Level III 8570 certifications include one or more of the following:

• CASP+ CE
• CCNP Security
• CISA
• GIAC® Incident Handler (GCIH)
• GIAC® Certified Enterprise Defender (GCED)
• CISM
• GSLC
• CCISO
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

In addition to meeting the applicable cyber security workforce (CSWF) requirements for Computer Network Defenders (CND) Auditors (DoD 8570) or Vulnerability Assessment Analysts (SECNAV 5239.2), CSET members must obtain one or more of the following vendor certifications within 6 months of being hired:

• Offensive Security Certified Engineer (OSCE)
• Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP)
• GIAC Certified Exploit Researcher and Advanced Penetration Testers (GXPN)
• Offensive Security Certified Engineer (OSCE3)

Desired Skills

Master's degree with a focus in computer science or cybersecurity

10+ years of experience supporting the execution of Department of Defense (DoD) offensive cyber operations (OCO) or defensive cyber operations (DCO) as a civilian, contractor, or uniformed personnel

Experience with operational training programs and qualification standards

Red Team, Computer Operator or Exploitation Analyst experience with Threat Systems Management Office (TSMO), US Air Force, US Navy or National Security Agency (NSA) / Cyber Mission Force teams

Experience with OT, IoT, XIoT is a plus

Clearance Information

SRC IS A CONTRACTOR FOR THE U.S. GOVERNMENT, THIS POSITION WILL REQUIRE U.S. CITIZENSHIP AS WELL AS, A U.S. GOVERNMENT SECURITY CLEARANCE AT THE TOP SECRET / SCI LEVEL

Travel Requirements

n/a

About Us

Scientific Research Corporation is an advanced information technology and engineering company that provides innovative products and services to government and private industry, as well as independent institutions. At the core of our capabilities is a seasoned team of highly skilled engineers and scientists with multidisciplinary backgrounds. This team is challenged daily to provide cutting edge technology solutions to our clients.

SRC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with a company match, life insurance, vacation and sick paid time off accruals starting at 10 days of vacation and 5 days of sick leave annually, 11 paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and a work environment that encourages excellence and more. For positions requiring a security clearance, selected applicants will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

EEO

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