About the Role
Position Overview
LCS Defense is seeking a highly motivated Cyber Security Engineer to support critical cryptographic operations. The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical background in COMSEC management and a demonstrated ability to develop and implement robust key management solutions. in Aberdeen Proving Grounds. MD
Key Responsibilities:
• Work on a small team of cyber engineers to perform security assessments in search of vulnerabilities and identify mitigations.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments on web applications, networked devices, standalone software products, and other technologies as assigned using the penetration testing life cycle.
• Maintain test efficacy by identifying and applying new testing tools and techniques.
• Conduct research and development efforts to explore current and emerging technologies.
• Travel up to 10% of the time.
Qualifications:
• Offensive Security Certified Professional a must
• An active DoD Secret Clearance
• The ability to obtain a TS/SCI clearance
• All work is performed on site at APG, MD. Telework is not available.
• DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (Security+ or equivalent).
• Must have 5+ years of experience with offensive security/penetration testing tools and methodologies to assess technologies for vulnerabilities and exploits at the network and application levels.
• Intermediate knowledge of Linux and Windows internals.
• Thorough technical understanding of networking protocols, hardware, and software.
• Ability to interpret network traffic to understand communications and identify security vulnerabilities using Wireshark, Burp Suite, etc.
• Familiarity with hypervisor virtualization (VMware, VirtualBox, ESXi).
• Ability to effectively communicate through written and verbal means, to include conveying technical information to team members, leadership, and clients.
• Must be able to work in a secure SCIF lab setting (no phones, wireless or Bluetooth devices, outside technology permitted).
• Work efficiently both individually and as a team.
Desired:
• An active DoD TS/SCI clearance.
• OSCP or equivalent certification.
• Basic cryptography knowledge.
• Basic programming / scripting experience (Python, Java, C/C++, bash).
• Code analysis and reverse engineering experience.
• Chip-off / Fault-injection / and similar hardware hacking knowledge
• Familiarity with COTS/GOTS radios, SDRs, and RF concepts.
Why Join Us?
• Competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career advancement.
• Engage in cutting-edge prototyping and advanced technologies.
About LCS
LCS Defense, LLC is a small business specializing in Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C5ISR) services by providing complex cyber security and secure communication solutions. Our capabilities include the requirements analysis, definition design, development, integration and deployment of systems that support national leadership and our warfighters. Established in 2017, LCS supports a variety of customers in the National Capital Region including Aberdeen Proving Grounds, Fort Meade and beyond.
Requirements
LCS Defense is seeking a highly motivated Cyber Security Engineer to support critical cryptographic operations. The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical background in COMSEC management and a demonstrated ability to develop and implement robust key management solutions. in Aberdeen Proving Grounds. MD
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