Defensive Cyber Software Developer
Leidos
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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.
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