Threat Researcher

Job Category: Engineering

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Top Secret

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%

Type of Travel: Continental US

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CACI is looking for an Threat Researcher  to join our exploitation team at Aberdeen Proving Grounds, Maryland. This role provides advanced penetration testing skills, basic forensics, and reverse engineering capabilities. The candidate will be performing advanced analysis of target systems to generate an understanding of their function and potential paths for attack. Candidates will develop proof-of-concept exploits for identified vulnerabilities and safely execute those exploits. Candidates will also be programming, performing software reverse engineering and advanced technical attacks such as fault injection.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related discipline
• 3-5 Years of related experience
• Ability to obtain a CompTIA Security+ certification within 6-months of hire
• Active Top-Secret Clearance with SCI eligibility
• Professional communication skills (written and verbal)
• Experience writing advanced technical reports
• Ability to articulate technical concepts and findings to stakeholders.
• Advanced technical understanding of Cryptography
• Advanced technical understanding of software/firmware architecture
• Advanced technical understanding of computer networking
• Familiarity with different file system structure and functions
• Understanding of cybersecurity standards such as those provide by NIST and CNSS
• Experience performing vulnerability assessments
• Experience with using Linux for exploitation
• Experience with command-line interfaces
• Experience with Mobile devices debugging
• Experience with digital forensics techniques
• Experience with tools such as Aircrack, Ghidra, Nmap, Burpsuite, Metasploit, SQLMap, PostMan, etc.

These qualifications would be nice to have:

• Experience with unmanned aircraft systems
• Experience with embedded systems
• Experience with Android at a technical level
• Experience as a Reverse Engineer
• Experience with ARM architecture
• Experience with Cryptographic systems and algorithms
• Experience with Fault Injection and Side Channel Analysis

This position is contingent on funding and may not be filled immediately. However, this position is representative of positions within CACI that are consistently available. Individuals who apply may also be considered for other positions at CACI.

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What You Can Expect:

 

A culture of integrity.

At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose – to ensure the safety of our nation.

 

An environment of trust.

CACI takes pride in fostering a diverse and accessible culture where every individual feels supported to chart their own path. You’ll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.

 

A focus on continuous growth.

Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground — in your career and in our legacy.

 

Your potential is limitless. So is ours.

Learn more about CACI here.

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Pay Range: There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits. Learn more here.

The proposed salary range for this position is:

$82,100 - 172,400 USD