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testing\nExecuting Red Team engagements in a variety of networks using real-world adversarial Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs) from conception to report delivery\nDeveloping comprehensive security testing strategies and programs across NCRC-U to provide assurance that security controls are designed and operating effectively\nDeveloping innovative accelerators, tools, mechanisms, and processes to enhance the security team's velocity and scale to customer needs\nFacilitating multiple stakeholders to agree on appropriate solutions and verifying that risks are mitigated appropriately\n Demonstrating creativity, insight, intellectual flexibility, and sound business judgment throughout the process\nWorking independently but collaborate with cross-functional to provide security engineering consulting and control design recommendations to reduce risk\nConducting open-source intelligence gathering, network vulnerability scanning, exploitation of vulnerable services, lateral movement, install persistence in a target network(s), and manage C2 infrastructure\nSystematically analyzing each component of an application with the intent of locating programming flaws that could be leveraged to compromise the software through source code review or reverse engineering\nDeveloping payloads, scripts and tools that weaponize new proof-of-concepts for exploitation, evasion, and lateral movement\nSafely utilize attacker tools, tactics, and procedures when in sensitive environments/devices\nEvading EDR devices such as Windows Defender and Carbon Black to avoid detection by Defenders/behavioral based alerting in order to further the engagement objectives\nDemonstrating expertise in one of the following: Active Directory, Software Development, Incident Response, or Cloud Infrastructure\nCarefully document and log all exploitation activities\nContinually exercise situational awareness in order quickly identify any instances of cohabitation\nDocumenting identified vulnerabilities and researching corrective/remediation actions in order to recommend a risk mitigation technique(s)\nDemonstrating new vulnerabilities and assist Network Defenders (Blue Team) with the refinement of detection capabilities\nMaintaining knowledge of applicable Red Team policies, Standing Ground Rules, regulations, and compliance documents\nCommunicating effectively with team members and during an engagement\nAbility to think unconventionally in order to develop adversarial TTPs\nKeeping current with TTPs and the latest offensive security techniques\n[#LI-DH1]\nRequirements\nBachelor’s degree with a focus in computer science, computer information systems, engineering, mathematics, management information systems, cybersecurity, cyber operations, or a related discipline with corresponding experience and demonstrated mastery of relevant computer science topics\n5+ years of cyber adversarial emulation experience, to include penetration testing of modern Windows and Linux operating systems, IP-based networks and protocols, 802.11 networks, and/or web applications, hardware hacking, software defined networks/RF\n10+ years of experience in leading complex and technically diverse teams of cyber professionals (software developers, system administrators, penetration testers, incident responders, etc.) \nIntermediate knowledge of known Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) actor Techniques, Tactics, and Procedures (TTPs), to include familiarity with terminology from Mitre ATT&CK® used to describe TTPs used in cyber attacks\nIntermediate knowledge of techniques and tools used for exploit development of common operating systems, software debugging, and application fuzzing\nIntermediate knowledge of tools and techniques used for incident response, reverse engineering, and digital forensics\nSuperior oral communication skills, including the ability to project confidence and enthusiasm, in the following core areas: formal presentations; soliciting goals and requirements from range users; explaining adversarial emulation in the context of testing and training events; effectively communicating event and environment requirements to CSET members; explaining cost estimates based on estimated levels of CSET effort; managing expectations as relevant to CSET TTPs; and explaining technical nuances and significant attributes of advanced cyber attacks to non-cyber-savvy audiences\nSuperior technical writing skills, including the ability to author, review, and provide input and feedback to documents drafted by CSET personnel, as well as the ability to create persuasive and impactful technical briefing materials as relevant to range training and test events\nAbility to work independently and to collaborate with range and event leadership, CSET team members, users, and other event stakeholders\nRequired/Maintain IAT Level III or IAM Level III 8570 certifications include one or more of the following:CASP+ CE\nCCNP Security \nCISA\nGIAC® Incident Handler (GCIH) \nGIAC® Certified Enterprise Defender (GCED)\nCISM\nGSLC\nCCISO\nCertified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) \n\nIn addition to meeting the applicable cyber security workforce (CSWF) requirements for Computer Network Defenders (CND) Auditors (DoD 8570) or Vulnerability Assessment Analysts (SECNAV 5239.2), CSET members must obtain one or more of the following vendor certifications within 6 months of being hired:Offensive Security Certified Engineer (OSCE)\nOffensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP)\nGIAC Certified Exploit Researcher and Advanced Penetration Testers (GXPN)\nOffensive Security Certified Engineer (OSCE3)\n\nDesired Skills\nMaster’s degree with a focus in computer science or cybersecurity\n10+ years of experience supporting the execution of Department of Defense (DoD) offensive cyber operations (OCO) or defensive cyber operations (DCO) as a civilian, contractor, or uniformed personnel\nExperience with operational training programs and qualification standards\nRed Team, Computer Operator or Exploitation Analyst experience with Threat Systems Management Office (TSMO), US Air Force, US Navy or National Security Agency (NSA) / Cyber Mission Force teams\nExperience with OT, IoT, XIoT is a plus\nClearance Information\nSRC IS A CONTRACTOR FOR THE U.S. GOVERNMENT, THIS POSITION WILL REQUIRE U.S. CITIZENSHIP AS WELL AS, A U.S. GOVERNMENT SECURITY CLEARANCE AT THE TOP SECRET / SCI LEVEL\nTravel Requirements\nn/a\nAbout Us\nScientific Research Corporation is an advanced information technology and engineering company that provides innovative products and services to government and private industry, as well as independent institutions. At the core of our capabilities is a seasoned team of highly skilled engineers and scientists with multidisciplinary backgrounds. This team is challenged daily to provide cutting edge technology solutions to our clients.\nSRC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with a company match, life insurance, vacation and sick paid time off accruals with amounts increasing based on role and years of service, 11 paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and a work environment that encourages excellence and more. For positions requiring a security clearance, selected applicants will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.\nEEO\nScientific Research Corporation is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate in employment.\nAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state or local law.\nScientific Research Corporation endeavors to make www.scires.com accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact  for assistance. 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