Why this role stands out
This hybrid role at Draper offers significant career growth for a Distinguished Cyber Software Engineer with security clearance, allowing you to tackle complex national challenges and develop innovative solutions in a collaborative environment with a competitive salary range of $100,000-$275,000. You'll thrive here if you have a strong understanding of hardware, firmware/software, and a passion for identifying and exploiting system vulnerabilities to build robust software. Apply now to make a meaningful impact and advance your cybersecurity expertise.
Quick overview
Job description
Overview: Draper is an independent, nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge, MA. The 2,000+ employees of Draper tackle important national challenges with a promise of delivering successful and usable solutions. From military defense and space exploration to biomedical engineering, lives often depend on the solutions we provide. Our multidisciplinary teams of engineers and scientists work in a collaborative environment that inspires the cross-fertilization of ideas necessary for true innovation. For more information about Draper, visit www.draper.com .
Job Description Summary: An Offensive Cybersecurity Engineer (DMTS) leverages an understanding of hardware, firmware/software, and existing or custom tooling to evaluate systems for vulnerabilities and/or to develop software to exploit and alter the behavior of a system. Offensive Security Engineers are responsible for both identifying and defeating modern defensive security techniques in both hardware and software to deliver software that can withstand environmental scrutiny. Works independently, in conjunction with defensive software or hardware cybersecurity professionals for red team efforts, or with other cross-domain professionals for targets that intersect other technical areas.
Job Description: Duties/Responsibilities
- Assess hardware and software for security vulnerabilities using a breadth of technologies and techniques.
- Develop software that meets behavior and security requirements for tailored applications.
- Integrate software capabilities with other tasks or groups to improve performance or behavior requirements. • Create new tools and systems to detect and exploit vulnerabilities and system weaknesses.
- Document nominal application and system functionality, in addition to implemented changes.
- Independently drive solutions to complex, multidisciplinary problems with a deep understanding of a customer's strategic priorities.
- Capable of helping customers shape their needs and develop requirements for programs that solve their most challenging technical problems.
- Subject Matter Expert (SME) in offensive cybersecurity and cyber software development with broad knowledge across related technical disciplines.
- Contributes to advancing State of the Art (SOA) solutions and techniques in their field.
- Able to analyze Draper strategy and work with management to build capability in key areas to help sustain business growth.
- Performs other related duties as assigned. Skills/Abilities
- Curiosity-driven approach to solving complex, customer-driven problems as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Collaborate and communicate effectively and openly with multi-disciplinary program team members, program leadership, and non-technical personnel.
- Be a team player able to work in a fast-paced environment with the ability to balance multiple competing tasks and demands. Education
15+ years experience in Cybersecurity or related field is required.
Additional Job Description: Applicants selected for this position will be required to obtain and maintain a government security clearance. Secret Clearance is preferred. Connect With Draper for Future Opportunities! If you don't find the right posting in our Career Opportunities, you may submit your resume for future consideration. Job Location - City: Cambridge Job Location - State: Massachusetts Job Location - Postal Code: 02139-3563 The US base salary range for this full-time position is $100,000.00 - $275,000.00 Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location.
The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Union ranges will be in compliance with the collective bargaining agreement's approved rates by location and role. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.
Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and does not include bonuses or benefits. Our work is very important to us, but so is our life outside of work. Draper supports many programs to improve work-life balance including workplace flexibility, employee clubs ranging from photography to yoga, health and finance workshops, off site social events and discounts to local museums and cultural activities.
If this specific job opportunity and the chance to work at a nationally renowned R&D innovation company appeals to you, apply now www.draper.com/careers . Draper is committed to creating an inclusive environment. We understand the value of inclusivity and its impact on a high-performance culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information.
Draper is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, please contact .
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