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Peraton · 11 hours ago

Vulnerability Researcher

Chantilly, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$135K/yr - $216K/yr

8+ years exp

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe. They are seeking a Vulnerability Researcher to perform vulnerability research, analyze security weaknesses, and develop solutions to strengthen technical operations.

Information TechnologyRobotics

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Perform vulnerability research to identify, analyze, and test security weaknesses in software, hardware, or systems specifically to understand how they can be exploited by attackers or security professionals

Conduct research, develop solutions, and implement operational and analytic capabilities to strengthen technical operations, tackling complex challenges posed by criminal and national security actors that is crucial for both lawful collection and forensic analysis

Qualification

Vulnerability researchDomain knowledgeTechnical leadershipData analysisStrategic adviceClient consultationTeam supervisionTS/SCI clearanceProject management

Required

Minimum of 8 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 6 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 3 years with PhD; 12 years in lieu of degree

Experience providing technical/management leadership on major tasks or technology assignments. Establishes goals and plans that meet project objectives

Has domain and expert technical knowledge

Experience performing the following kinds of functions: Initiates, supervises, and/or develops requirements from a project's inception to conclusion for complex to extremely complex programs

Experience providing strategic advice, technical guidance and expertise to program and project staff

Experience providing detailed analysis, evaluation and recommendations for improvements, optimization development, and/or maintenance efforts for client-specific or mission critical challenges/issues

Experience consulting with clients to define need or problem supervises studies and leads surveys to collect and analyze data to provide advice and recommend solutions. Decision making and domain knowledge may have a critical impact on overall project implementation. May supervise others

Clearance: TS/SCI at hire. Ability to obtain Poly

Preferred

Minimum of 10 years' experience preferred. In absence of years of experience, certifications or past work may be used to show the level of experience needed to perform at this level