• Senior Computer Scientist

    Amentum (Bethesda, MD)


    Your Impact:

    Join the premier program in the industry that advances the use of tactical and strategic Identity Intelligence tradecraft to inform decision-makers, from ground force commanders to international partners and national security policymakers. Our employees lead the Intelligence community in providing superior Identity Intelligence analysis and developing innovative data-driven solutions, supporting the customer through intelligence analysis and tradecraft proliferation.

    Responsibilities:

    + Engages in research, testing, and analysis of various automated biometric systems. Possesses a strong understanding of software development (DevOps, DevSecOps), reverse engineering (decompiling, disassembling, debugging), and vulnerability scanning/penetration testing applied to software, hardware, network components, security protocols, and cloud-supported technologies.

    + Demonstrates advanced proficiency with software reverse engineering tools (e.g. Ghidra, IDA Pro, Binary Ninja, RADARE2) and software and network analysis tools (Kali Linux-associated programs such as Wireshark, NMAP, OpenVAS, OllyDbg, JEB Decompiler, Apktool, dex2jar, Unicornscan, BloodHound, and Metasploit).

    + Demonstrates intermediate proficiency with compiled and interpreted programming languages ( e.g. C, C++, Java, Go, Python, JavaScript, .NET), computer architecture, CPU architecture (e.g. x86-64, ARM), Operating System architecture (e.g. Windows, Linux, Android), communication protocols (e.g RTP/RTSP, WebRTC, HTTPS Live Streaming), database management systems (e.g., Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Elasticsearch), virtualization technologies (e.g Docker, VirtualBox, VMware), and GPU acceleration (e.g. CUDA libraries).

    + Experienced in working with web services (RESTful and SOAP APIs), cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCS), and network infrastructure (e.g., routers, switches, web/database/mail/DNS/proxy servers, IDS/IPS, firewalls, DMZs). Understands multithreading, synchronization/locks, process isolation, virtual memory, exceptions/interrupts, CPU privileges, and kernel usage as they apply to software analysis. Understands the computational requirements for AI-based models applied to computer vision and big data analysis.

    Requirements:

    + Experience using software reverse engineering frameworks Ghidra, IDA Pro, Binary Ninja, or RADARE2 for disassembly, debugging, decompiling, identifying obfuscation techniques, and revealing vulnerabilities.

    + Experience with using multiple software and network analysis tools within the Kali Linux OS such as Wireshark, NMAP, OpenVAS, OllyDbg, JEB Decompiler, Apktool, dex2jar, Unicornscan, BloodHound, and Metasploit to characterize device connectivity, as well as reveal and characterize vulnerabilities.

    + Experience using compiled and interpreted programming languages (e.g. C, C++, Java, Go, Python, JavaScript, .NET)

    + Experience incorporating database management systems (e.g., Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Elasticsearch), virtualization technologies (e.g Docker, VirtualBox, VMware), and GPU acceleration (e.g. CUDA libraries) for hardware/software platforms.

    + Experience in working with web services, Internet of Things (IoT) devices, cloud integrations, and their associated network infrastructure.

    + Experience with reverse engineering and software development to guide research and analysis of software, hardware, networks components, security protocols, and cloud-based services.

    **Clearance Required:** TS/SCI w/ CI Poly

    **Minimum Education:** Bachelor’s Degree

    **Minimum Years of Experience:** 10 years relevant experience

    Preferred:

    + Familiarity with DoDD 8570.01-M IAT II

    + Experience with C4ISR systems-specifically video surveillance platforms

    + Penetration Testing certifications: Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP) is desired but other penetration testing certifications would also be of value.

     

    Pay Transparency Verbiage

     

    Amentum’s health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Eligible employees and their dependents may elect medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan, and, if eligible, a deferred compensation plan and Executive Deferral Plan. Employees will also receive 17 days of vacation per year, seven paid holidays, plus floating holidays and caregiver leave. Hired applicants will be able to purchase company stock and have the opportunity to receive a performance discretionary bonus.

     

    The base salary range for this position is **$190,000-$205,000** . This range reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire 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.

     

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