Job Description

Description

The DarkStar Group is seeking a Cyber Security Project Engineer with a TS/SCI + Poly clearance (applicable to this customer) to join one of our top projects in Chantilly, VA. Below is an overview of the project, as well as information on our company, our benefits, and our $25,000 referral program.

THE PROGRAM
The DarkStar Group is a member of 100% of the winning teams for the largest technology program in the Intel Community. We've been supporting this customer on many different sub-projects of this program since our founding in 2013. We've grown on this effort by providing the customer with Engineers who have done exceptional work, and we've retained our staff by paying very strong salaries, and working hard to ensure each Engineer is doing work that aligns with their career interest.

THE PROJECT
The Sponsor requires in-depth security and product assessments reports based on the analysis of technologies using industry-standard forensic analysis tools.

THE ROLE
The Sponsor requires support for technical assessments, forensic analysis and vulnerability documentation of various commercial applications, websites, tools, and internet capabilities in order to make informed risk-based decisions for Sponsor operations. The Systems Engineers (SEs) will provide in-depth security and product assessments reports based on the analysis of technologies using expertise in cyber security and network forensics. They will analyze websites, application processes, and mobile applications for appropriate security settings and configurations. They will provide recommendations for secure operation of websites, application processes, and mobile applications in each report. They will possess an in-depth knowledge of the latest computer trends to include network analysis, cyber security standards and protocols. They will possess knowledge of foreign and domestic social media networking sites and mobile communication applications. They will be required to travel regularly to a Sponsor site to perform work duties.
Required Skills

Demonstrated experience using industry-standard forensic analysis tools.
Demonstrated experience performing forensic analysis on internet-based and online services and applications, includes but not limited to websites, VPNs, Cloud Services, and cryptocurrency wallets.
Demonstrated experience performing forensic analysis on mobile applications and services, includes, but is not limited to, mobile emulators, commercial messaging applications, social media applications, and crypto currency applications.
Demonstrated experience with Android O/S and iOS to include an understanding of the security settings and vulnerabilities.
Demonstrated experience documenting forensic analysis results to include security vulnerabilities and mitigations.
Demonstrated experience documenting forensic analysis results for both technical and non-technical audiences.

Desired Skills (Optional)

Demonstrated experience providing security recommendations for using online or mobile services and applications.
Degree or educational experience in computer science, information science, computer or network forensics, or a related discipline.

About The DarkStar Group

Our Company

The DarkStar Group is a small business that solves BIG problems. We're one of the Inc. 5000 fastest-growing private companies in the US, and our engineers and scientists support the most critical national security missions in Virginia, Maryland, and elsewhere. Data Science, Software Engineering, Cloud/AWS Infrastructure, and Cyber/CNO are our core areas of expertise. We offer interesting and important work, job security, some of the best and most flexible benefits you'll find in the IC, and salaries so strong that they'll likely surprise you.

Our Benefits

The DarkStar Group offers exceptional compensation and benefits:

very strong salaries;
100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision premiums for you and all dependents;
the ability to get increased salary if you don't need medical/dental/vision;
100% company-paid disability and life insurance benefits;
a generously-funded HSA;
an 8% 401(k) contribution;
31 days of PTO/holidays to start (more with tenure);
the ability to flex time across pay periods without using your PTO;
a generous training budget;
$25,000 employee referral bonuses;
business development / growth incentives; and
top notch company swag.

** We have a huge growth opportunity, so we are offering up to a $25,000 reward for anyone new you refer whom we hire. **

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

About The DarkStar Group, LLC

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