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Senior Malware Researcher - 6305
Career Connector Job ID: 9568
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
10.27.2009
Full Time
< 20%
6305
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Software Engineering Institute
4500 5th Ave
Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh, PA 15213-2612
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Category
Engineering / Computer Engineering
Degree Desired
Masters Degree
Keywords
computer software
Salary Range
Benefits
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Job Overview
Position Summary: The CERT Malicious Code group aims to improve malware analysis capability while addressing active and emerging threats. The successful candidate will research emerging threats in malicious code, analyze malicious code samples to identify intruder techniques, and participate actively in the broader malicious code research community.
Duties include:
- Conduct large scale data mining research into program similarity, intruder techniques, and emerging threats.
- Design, prototype, document, mature, and transition tools and methods for new analytical techniques to advance the research agenda.
- Participate in the broader security community through collaboration, publication of research papers, and presentations presenting research results.
Malware Analysts may be on-call for critical support situations.
Education: Master of Science in Computer Science or scientific/technical field or equivalent plus 8 years of experience.
Experience: Experience with or substantial knowledge in most of the following areas:
- analysis of malicious code
- reverse engineering
- programming languages including C, assembly, and Python
- software development
- database technologies
- theoretical underpinnings of computer security
Experience with or substantial knowledge is preferred in many of the following areas:
- compiler design and/or program comprehension
- statistical methods
- static program analysis tools
- data visualization
- graph theory
- publishing academic research papers
Additionally, knowledge or familiarity with the best practices for secure code development.
Skills/Abilities: Must have the following abilities and skills:
- develop and lead technical research projects
- analytical and problem solving skills
- develop and explain technical decisions
- prioritize work
- interact effectively with technical and non-technical audiences both written and verbally
- work within a closely coordinated team
- work calmly and well under pressure
- maintain composure while dealing with difficult people
- recognize and deal appropriately with confidential and sensitive information
- communicate effectively under normal and stressful situations
- handle shifting priorities
- mentoring/training skills
Mobility: Primarily sedentary in an office setting with some mobility. Able to travel to various locations within the SEI and CMU community, sponsor sites, conferences, and offsite meetings on occasion.
Environmental Conditions: Normal office conditions; close contact with computer screen for extended periods of time.
Mental: The ability to:
- Work meticulously with attention to detail
- Meet deadlines while working on multiple tasks – sometimes under pressure and with shifting priorities
- Deal collaboratively, diplomatically, and successfully with customers, co-workers, and other professional colleagues, managers, and staff
- Grasp the big picture, direction, and goals of an effort
- Develop and communicate innovative ideas
- Take leadership role in technical projects
- Quickly learn new procedures, techniques, and approaches
Other: Candidates must be able to pass a background investigation, obtain a DOD TS/SCI security clearance, and be a US citizen.
To Apply: Please go to the Careers@CarnegieMellon site at https://secured.kenexa.com/cmu/cc/MyProfileAction.ss?command=MyProfile and apply to position 6305. Do not use the "Send Your Resume" link above.