Software Engineer (TS/SCI Clearance ) with Security Clearance

Strategic Analysis, Inc. (SA) is seeking skilled software engineers to provide project management, technical and programmatic risk analysis, and program-funded test coordination in support of reverse engineering and vulnerability research at DARPA. Candidates will provide expert technical guidance and recommendations to government stakeholders on vulnerability remediation, secure coding practices, and defensive countermeasures. Candidates will also be responsible for coordinating meetings, assessing performer technical progress, projecting performer outcomes, and ensuring that project management best practices are followed by performers and independent verification and validation entities funded by DARPA. Candidates must be able to contribute to the development of threat intelligence products, technical reports, and briefings for senior government officials and technical stakeholders, and will be expected to stay abreast of the latest trends in offensive security research, reverse engineering tools and techniques, and emerging exploit methodologies. Required Experience: - Demonstrated skill in conceiving, planning and conducting research in problem areas of considerable scope and complexity requiring unconventional or novel approaches and sophisticated research techniques. - Technical experience in reverse engineering techniques, identification and exploitation of vulnerabilities in critical systems, and development of mitigation strategies. - Experience with exploit development techniques, shellcode writing, and bypassing security mitigations. - Demonstrated experience with modern software development methodologies (e.g., Agile, DEVOPS/DEVSECOPS). - Demonstrated experience in the use of advanced techniques, theories, precepts, and practices for end to end requirements generation, design build and test, and integration of software and hardware solutions into operational settings. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively convey complex technical findings to both technical and non-technical audiences. Required Qualifications: - Five (5) years of demonstrated experience in research, design, and development of computer and network software - Agile Scrum certification - Strong understanding of operating systems (e.g., Windows, Linux, RTOS) and processor architectures (e.g., x86/x64, ARM, embedded architectures) - Proficient in scripting and programming languages (e.g., Python, C/C and Assembly) Desired Qualifications: - Experience with vulnerability disclosure processes and responsible disclosure practices. - Demonstrated success with learning new subjects and rapidly gaining insights into current and next-generation research and prototyping, preferably with hands-on leadership of research and development programs in the defense sector. - Contributed to open-source security tools or research publications. - DARPA experience preferred Strategic Analysis, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer and is committed to non-discrimination in employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religions, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, disability (physical or mental), age (40 or older), protected veteran status, genetic information (including family medical history) or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy includes but is not limited to the following employment actions: recruitment, hiring, firing, promotion, demotion, compensation, fringe benefits, training, mentoring and sponsorship programs.