Defensive Exploit Software Developer

Leidos

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Location
Lawton, OK
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Full-time
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4 days ago
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TL;DR · Defensive Exploit Software Developer

The Defensive Exploit Software Developer joins the Cyber Electromagnetic Activity team to develop unique solutions against Cyber, EW, and PNT threats targeting US weapon systems. Working with a Red Team, the developer researches systems, performs code analysis, and creates internal test tools to prove vulnerabilities. Key responsibilities include developing software and techniques to exploit researched network protocols while identifying and detecting the results of those attacks. The role involves performing network forensics to understand impacts on customer end-products. Candidates must utilize Wireshark, Linux, and Bash scripting, and possess the ability to write quick prototypes in Python. Required competencies include a solid understanding of cybersecurity, security tools, and protocols. This role addresses the technical problem of creating detection measures and mitigations against creative adversaries on the tactical edge.

What you'll do

  • Develop software and techniques to exploit researched network protocols.
  • Identify and analyze the results of cyber and electronic warfare attacks.
  • Perform code analysis and create test tools to research target systems.
  • Conduct network forensics to determine impacts on customer end-products.
  • Develop internal tools to prove vulnerabilities for the Red Team.
  • Provide data to the detection engineering team to protect tactical edge systems.
  • Write quick prototype code using languages like Python.
  • Execute Bash scripting and utilize Linux for security operations.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s Degree in computer science, computer engineering, cybersecurity, cyber engineering, or a similar degree.
  • Experience using Wireshark.
  • A good understanding of Cybersecurity.
  • Experience with quick prototype languages such as Python to the level of being able to write one on request.
  • Experience with Linux and Bash scripting.
  • Exposure to security tools, protocols, or capture-the-flag (CTF) competitions.
  • Ability to travel to customer sites up to 40% of the time.
  • US Citizenship required.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI Clearance.
  • Active TS/SCI Clearance (preferred).
  • Certifications such as Pentest+, Network+, Security+, CySA+, or Linux+ (preferred).
  • Understanding of basic security concepts like the CIA triad, authentication, and encryption (preferred).

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