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- Working in small research teams to reverse engineer and identify vulnerabilities in complex software, firmware, and/or hardware targets
- Performing vulnerability weaponization, exploit development, payload development, and exploit mitigation on a variety of challenging targets ranging from Windows/Linux binaries to embedded firmware on non-traditional information systems
- Working in small research teams to develop innovative cybersecurity solutions
- U.S
- BS, MS or PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity or related field (or equivalent)
- 2+ years of relevant experience
- Knowledge of with common vulnerability primitives and their expressions in code
- Knowledge of weaponizing discovered vulnerabilities into exploits
- Knowledge of with operating system internals including memory / process / thread management
- Proficiency in one or more programming languages: C/C++, Python, etc
- Active Security Clearance at the Secret or Top Secret (TS) level
- Knowledge of intrusion detection and anti-malware systems and techniques
- Knowledge of binary file structures and formats
- Implant or software patch development
- Understanding of common networks and protocols
- Understanding of standard exploit techniques for vulnerability weaponization
- Track record of weaponization or payload generation
- Embedded systems or firmware analysis
- Assembly Languages (x86, ARM, etc.) STR is a growing technology company with locations near Boston, MA, Arlington, VA, near Dayton, OH, Melbourne, FL, and Carlsbad, CA
Exploit Developer with Security Clearance - Woburn, MA, United States - STR
Description
STR is hiring hardware, software and firmware Exploit Developers who enjoy working on hard problems and unique targets to perform research and development of cyber physical system exploitsDuties will include:
Desired Skills and Experience:
STR is committed to creating a collaborative learning environment that supports deep technical understanding and recognizes the contributions and achievements of all team members
Our work is challenging, and we go home at night knowing that we pushed the envelope of technology and made the world safer
STR is not just any company
Our people, culture, and attitude along with their unique set of skills, experiences, and perspectives put us on a trajectory to change the world
We can't do it alone, though - we need fellow trailblazers
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STR is an equal opportunity employer
We are fully dedicated to hiring the most qualified candidate regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws
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Pursuant to applicable federal law and regulations, positions at STR require employees to obtain national security clearances and satisfy the requirements for compliance with export control and other applicable laws.