BS in Data Science, Computer Science, or related field with 10 years of experience; OR MS with 8 years; OR PhD with 5 years.
Strong technical writing experience.
Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information.
Experience with predictive modeling and AI/machine learning techniques.
Familiarity with malware tradecraft and threat actor tactics.
Responsibilities
Apply AI and machine learning to code analysis and reverse engineering for threat assessment.
Design and develop new analysis methods and tools for emerging threats.
Document and present findings in reports and technical exchanges.
Identify and analyze complex active security threats.
Engage with the broader security community through collaboration and presentations.
Benefits
Access to a collaborative and innovative research environment.
Opportunities for professional development and mentoring.
Participation in conferences and offsite meetings.
Support for maintaining an active Department of War security clearance.
Full Job Description
This position is based onsite at an SEI customer location in the Fort Meade area.
About the role
The CERT Division of the Software Engineering Institute (SEI) is seeking an applicant for the role of a Senior AI Reverse Engineer Researcher for the Threat Analysis directorate. The SEI is a federally funded research and development center at Carnegie Mellon University.
What you'll do
Apply artificial intelligence and machine learning techniques to code analysis and reverse engineering challenges to support technical and threat-based assessment, such as malware detection/classification
Design and develop new analysis methods and tools, work to identify and address emerging and complex threats, and effectively participate in the broader security community
Document and transition results in reports, presentations, and technical exchanges
Identify, document, and analyze emerging and complex active security threats
Participate in the broader security community through collaboration, papers, and presentations
Who you are
You enjoy working on emerging and complex data science problems, especially those that relate to reverse engineering and malware analysis
You have an analytical mindset and deep curiosity about data science and how software works
You have the ability to balance rapid prototyping with maintainable tool development
You have strong technical writing experience
You recognize and deal appropriately with confidential and sensitive information
You are able to handle continual shifting priorities
You enjoy mentoring and training others as well as sharing knowledge
You communicate effectively with technical and non-technical audiences
You have BS in Data Science, Computer Science or related discipline with eight (10) years of experience; OR MS in the same fields with five (8) years of experience; OR PhD in the same fields with two (5) years of experience
You have a willingness to travel to various locations to support the SEI's overall mission This includes sponsor sites, conferences, and offsite meetings on occasion.
You will be subject to a background check and obtain and maintain an active Department of War security clearance
You have experience with or knowledge of
Predictive modeling, data science, and/or AI & machine learning
Deep understanding of statistical modeling techniques and advanced data analytics
Innovative and inquisitive with ability to imagine novel analytical solutions to code analysis challenges
Thrives in a multi-disciplinary environment
Experience with Modern ML frameworks: LightGBM/XGBoost, CatBoost, PyTorch,JAX, TensorFlow)
Experience with disassemblers, decompilers, and debuggers (e.g. IDA Pro, NSA Ghidra)
Experience with high-level programming languages (e.g. Java, Python, GoLang, etc.)
Software engineering and design concepts
Familiarity with malware tradecraft and threat actor tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs)
Location Linthicum Job Function Software/Applications Development/Engineering Position Type Staff - Regular Full Time/Part time Full time Pay Basis Salary More Information:
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