Cyber Security Researcher - Washington DC, District of Columbia

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Central Intelligence Agency

Job Summmary

Cyber Security Researchers focus in the cyber arena and specialize in the design, development, integration, and deployment of cutting-edge tools, techniques, and systems to support cyber operations.

Who can apply

  1. Federal employees - Competitive service
  2. Federal employees - Excepted service
  3. The public

Job Duties

As a Cyber Security Researcher for CIA, you will focus in the cyber arena and specialize in the design, development, integration, and deployment of cutting edge tools, techniques, and systems to support cyber operations and other intelligence activities. Leveraging advanced knowledge and tradecraft with regards to computer and network security, Cyber Security Researchers produce creative, innovative, and elegant solutions to some of the toughest challenges. You will utilize your technical skills, imagination, ingenuity, initiative, and expertise to help develop, support, and execute the Agency's intelligence mission. Most positions are located in the Washington, DC metropolitan area, but opportunities to serve and travel overseas exist as your career and abilities develop.

Requirements

Qualification

Minimum Qualifications 3 years of experience with a system programming language (preferably C or C++) Knowledge of: Operating system concepts (UNIX/Linux, Windows, iOS, or Android) such as Security models, File systems, Process management and isolation, Inter-process communication, Networking, Cryptography Computer science fundamentals and software development best practices Basic Computer Network Exploitation (CNE) and Computer Network Attack (CNA) techniques and terminology Ability to design, develop, debug, and maintain a diverse portfolio of programs written in C/C++, using modern software development tools and methodologies Ability to work effectively in a team environment with competing and ever shifting priorities Ability to identify and manage risk Ability to demonstrated technical leadership Strong verbal and written communication skills, especially the ability to articulate technical requirements to a non-technical audience Passionate about security Ability to meet the minimum requirements for joining CIA, including U.S. citizenship and a background investigation Desired Qualifications Master's or doctorate degree in one of the following fields: Computer engineering Computer science Software engineering Cybersecurity Information security Proficiency with a scripting language such as Python, Bash, Ruby, or Powershell; the ability to do the following with a scripting language: Automate tasks Parse and interpret log output from operating systems, network devices, and infrastructure services Experience with kernel level programming Familiarity with assembly for one or more architectures (ARM, MIPS, x86/x64) Familiarity with reverse engineering and/or exploitation Experience in vulnerability analysis of source code or assembly Knowledge of exploitation techniques Familiarity of exploitation mitigation techniques Experience with Ghidra, IDA Pro, Binary Ninja, or a similar suite of tools Knowledge of industry threat models such as MITRE's ATT&CK or Lockheed Martin's Cyber Kill Chain Knowledge of common reconnaissance, exploitation, and post-exploitation frameworks Knowledge of networking fundamentals at all OSI layers Experience in red teaming or pen-testing Any of the following certifications: Certified Ethical Hacker Certified Penetration Tester OSCE GXPN GWAPT eWPTX ECPTX

Education

Bachelor's degree in one of the following fields or related studies: Computer engineering Computer science Electrical engineering Software engineering Or, five (5) years of hands on professional experience in one of the following fields (Offensive security, System level software development) At least a 3.0 GPA on a 4-point scale

Additional information

Get More benefits details at https://www.cia.gov/careers/working-at-cia/benefits/

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

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Job Overview

Application Date Closed

Opening - Closing Dates

Open October 1, 2023 to September 30, 2024

Salary

$69287 - $122459 PA

Pay Scale & Grade

GS 9-12

Appointment type

Permanent

Work Schedule

Full-time

Job Locations

Total Opening : Many

Washington DC, District of Columbia

Travel Required

Occasional travel

Relocation Expenses Reimbursed

Yes

Telework Eligible

No

Remote Job

No

Service

Excepted

Promotion potential

None

Job Category

Intelligence

Security Clearance

Sensitive Compartmented Information

Drug test

Required

Position Sensitivitiy

Special-Sensitive (SS)/High Risk

Trust determination process

National security

Announcement Number

24-12198841-6894/DIHD

Job Control ID

759314600