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Quantum Research International · 2 hours ago

RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST (CYBER)

St Louis, MO

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

Quantum Research International provides services and products in various domains including cybersecurity. They are seeking a Research and Development Specialist to conduct software and systems research, evaluate vulnerabilities, and support cybersecurity policy evolution.

Cyber Security

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Hiring Manager

JULIA LANG-Ackerman MS/M-HRM

Responsibilities

Research current technology to understand capabilities of required system or network

Identify cyber capabilities strategies for custom hardware and software development based on mission requirements

Collaborate with stakeholders to identify and/or develop appropriate solutions technology

Follow software and systems engineering life cycle standards and processes

Identify functional- and security-related features to find opportunities for new capability development to exploit or mitigate vulnerabilities

Identify cybersecurity and/or reverse engineering tools to enhance capabilities and detect vulnerabilities

Research and evaluate available technologies and standards to meet customer requirements

Prepare and possibly present briefings and produce white/research papers

Qualification

CybersecurityComputer NetworkingRisk ManagementIAT Level 2 CertificationCyber Threats KnowledgeEmerging IT TechnologiesSystems Engineering ProcessHacking MethodologiesCommunication Skills

Required

TS/SCI eligible, subject to CI Polygraph

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Information Systems or other technically relevant degree. In lieu of degree, GCLD, CCE, CASP+, or CEH may be accepted

IAT Level 2 / DoD 8570 IAT II certification or better

Understands computer networking concepts and protocols, network security methodologies, and risk management processes (e.g., methods for assessing and mitigating risk)

Knowledge of cybersecurity and privacy principles, cyber threats and vulnerabilities, and the specific operational impacts of cybersecurity lapses

Familiar with new and emerging information technology (IT) and cybersecurity technologies, and information technology (IT) supply chain security and supply chain risk management policies, requirements, and procedures

Understands the capabilities, applications, and potential vulnerabilities of network equipment including hubs, routers, switches, bridges, servers, transmission media, and related hardware

Familiar with hacking methodologies, and industry technologies' potential cybersecurity vulnerabilities

Preferred

Apply and incorporate information technologies into proposed solutions

Apply the systems engineering process and design the integration of technology processes and solutions, including legacy systems and modern programming languages

Communicate complex information, concepts, or ideas in a confident and well-organized manner through verbal, written, and/or visual means