Cyber Security Vulnerability Researcher, Basic (Software Engineering, Junior Analyst)

Summary

The MIL Corporation is seeking a Cyber Security Vulnerability Researcher, Basic (Software Engineering, Junior Analyst) to support the daily operations of the Department of Defense (DoD) National Cyber Range Complex (NCRC). This facility supports the mission to provide realistic cybersecurity environments for test and evaluation of major DoD acquisition programs and to enable the conduct of realistic training and certification events for the DoD Cyber Mission Force. The NCRC facility may also support non-DoD customers such as Department of Homeland Security (DHS), industry, academia, and international partners. The successful candidate will serve at the Patuxent Naval Air Station, MD site.

This position currently requires an on-site schedule, with 5 days on-site. Schedule is subject to change based on company/contract requirements.

Responsibilities

1. Conduct research into cyber threats, adversarial offensive and defensive tools, techniques, and methods, and mitigation solutions.
2. Develop solutions to problems in the field of computer hardware and software with a focus on system security and vulnerability.
3. Identify, collect, examine, and preserve evidence using controlled and documented analytical and investigative techniques.
4. Use data collected from a variety of cyber defense tools (e.g., IDS alerts, firewalls, network traffic logs) to analyze events that occur within their environments for the purposes of mitigating threats.
5. Perform assessments of systems and networks within the NE or enclave and identify where those systems/networks deviate from acceptable configurations, enclave policy, or local policy.
6. Conduct independent comprehensive assessments of the management, operational, and technical security controls and control enhancements employed within or inherited by an information technology (IT) system to determine the overall effectiveness of the controls (as defined in NIST 800-37).
7. Analyze the security of new or existing computer applications, software, or specialized utility programs and provide actionable results.
8. Perform risk analysis (e.g., threat, vulnerability, and probability of occurrence) whenever an application or system undergoes a major change.
9. Evaluate, recommend, and implement automated test tools, and strategies; assess, design, and conceptualize test scenarios, approaches, objectives, plans, tools, and other state-of-the-art technologies related to forensics and intrusion detection requirements.
10. Develop, research, and maintain proficiency in tools, techniques, countermeasures, and trends in computer and network vulnerabilities, data hiding, and encryption. Identify, deter, monitor, and investigate computer and network intrusions.
11. Post vulnerability assessments/penetration tests of information systems, provide analysis, draft detailed written reports and briefs.

Travel

10-15%

Required Qualifications

1. Relevant experience working with digital forensics and cyber security.
2. DoD 8140 CSWF certification no later than 180 days from performance start (Security+ or Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)).
3. Ability to interact and communicate with our clients and project/task sponsors.
4. Work in a fast-paced, high-performance, dispersed team environment.
5. High degree of organization and communication skills.

Desired Qualifications

1. Certification in either Microsoft or Linux OS.
2. Experience and knowledge of Naval Aviation acquisition programs.
3. Experience with Microsoft Project and Microsoft Office tools.
4. Experience with security information and event management (SIEM) technologies and Endpoint Security Solutions (ESS).
5. Experience with malware analysis and reverse engineering tools.

Education

BS degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Information Systems, or Computer Science, from an ABET accredited or CAE designated institution.

Clearance

All applicants for this position must possess a current Secret clearance with the ability to obtain/maintain a Top-Secret clearance; please note that the clearance process considers financial background aspects.

Compensation

The MIL Corporation values your contributions and offers a range of benefits to support your overall well-being. We are pleased to offer a comprehensive range of benefits to our full-time employees which includes health, life, disability, and retirement plans, as well as paid time off, opportunities for professional growth and tuition assistance. Additional benefits and incentives may also apply, which will be communicated during the hiring process.

Salary at MIL is determined based on factors such as qualifications, experience, and contractual limitations. For this position, the projected compensation range is $62,000 - $90,000 per year. This estimate represents the typical salary range and is just one part of MIL’s complete compensation package.

Why MIL?

The MIL Corporation (MIL) is a dynamic workforce of industry professionals who deliver world-class solutions in cyber, engineering, financial management, and information technology – and we are looking for candidates like you! Whether you’re fresh out of college, the military, or well into your professional services career, MIL has great job opportunities that might be a great fit.

Here at MIL, we pride ourselves on the family-like environment instilled amongst our team. Our employees love working here, and it truly shows through our various recognitions & awards. Some of our most recent awards include:

• 2021-2024, Top Workplaces USA award (Energage)
• 2017-2023 Top Workplaces Award, Greater Washington Area (The Washington Post)
• 2018-2023 Certified Great Workplace, Great Place to Work
• 2021 & 2022, Best Workplaces in Consulting & Professional Services
• 2021 Fortune Best Workplaces for Millennials
• 2018 Fortune, Great Place to Work: Best Place to Work for Diversity
• 2020-2023, 2017, Top Workplace Award, South Carolina (Greenville Business Magazine, Columbia Business Monthly, and Charleston Business Magazine)
• 2022 Freedom Award, Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), Department of Defense
• 2018, Above & Beyond Award, Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), Department of Defense

If your goal is to help the federal government deploy leading technologies, improve financial management, or defend the nation in cyberspace, MIL welcomes you. Become a part of something greater, where you, the people, make the difference.

The MIL Corporation is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity and sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.