Cyber Hacking and Network Defense Research

JOB TITLE: Cyber Hacking and Network Defense Research - Part-Time LOCATION: Bethesda, Maryland CLEARANCE: Current Top Secret / SCI with Polygraph REQUIRED EXPERTISE:
• Master's degree or PhD in computer science, mathematics, or relevant field.
• 1 + years post-graduate experience in cyber operations; operational experience supporting a security operations center (SOC), Computer Emergency/Incident Response team, or Intelligence Community/DoD Computer Network Defense (CND) mission is highly desired but not required.
• 2+ years project management experience, and proficiency in program management principles relevant to R&D programs.
• Ability to proactively and independently identify potential technical and programmatic risks and advise PM accordingly.
• Experience in psychology, cognitive science, human factors, or relevant field.
• 5+ years of experience conducting human subjects research, to include all aspects of Institutional Review Board (IRB) submission, experimental design, execution of Human Subjects Research (HSR), and data analysis.
• Strong experimental design expertise and experience. DESIRED EXPERTISE:
• 5+ years of cybersecurity experience.
• 2+ years of experience in system integration and software development.
• Experience designing or participating in Capture-the-Flag, or Hack-the-Box events.
• Ethical Hacking certification (e.g., Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP , or equivalent experience or training.
• Technical expertise and professional work in three or more of the following areas within the past five years (post-graduate paid professional work experience preferred):
• Incident response processes (use of the Cyber "kill chain" or similar modeling approaches preferred)
• Automated intrusion detection capabilities and analysis techniques
• Malware analysis and malware classifications
• Cyber-attack types and exploitation techniques
• Cyber-attack modeling
• Adversary emulation
• Experience with human subject's research.
• Additional experience with the Intelligence Community or other government-run analysis and evaluation.
• 2+ years performing research focused on human performance enhancement. Bluemont Technology & Research, Inc. (Bluemont) offers a premium benefits package. Our culture is based on treating people like you would treat yourself. The company is focused on challenging applications of cutting-edge technologies and data intensive applications. Bluemont is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. Bluemont maintains a drug-free workplace and performs background checks. Bluemont is an E-Verify Employer. Follow this ink to view: