Embedded System Security Engineer - GTRI - CIPHER - Open Rank with Security Clearance

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Overview: The Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) is the nonprofit, applied research division of the Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech).Founded in 1934 as the Engineering Experiment Station, GTRI has grown to more than 2,900 employees, supporting eight laboratories in over 20 locations around the country and performing more than $940 million of problem-solving research annually for government and industry.GTRI's renowned researchers combine science, engineering, economics, policy, and technical expertise to solve complex problems for the U.S. federal government, state, and industry. Georgia Tech's Mission and Values Georgia Tech's mission is to develop leaders who advance technology and improve the human condition. The Institute has nine key values that are foundational to everything we do: 1. Students are our top priority. 2. We strive for excellence. 3. We thrive on diversity. 4. We celebrate collaboration. 5. We champion innovation. 6. We safeguard freedom of inquiry and expression. 7. We nurture the wellbeing of our community. 8. We act ethically. 9. We are responsible stewards. Over the next decade, Georgia Tech will become an example of inclusive innovation, a leading technological research university of unmatched scale, relentlessly committed to serving the public good; breaking new ground in addressing the biggest local, national, and global challenges and opportunities of our time; making technology broadly accessible; and developing exceptional, principled leaders from all backgrounds ready to produce novel ideas and create solutions with real human impact. Project/Unit Description The Embedded Systems Vulnerability Division (ESVD) within CIPHER leverages extensive expertise in hardware, software, network, and RF communications to identify and evaluate cyber vulnerabilities in military assets, industrial control systems, and critical infrastructure systems. ESVD researchers participate in Department of Defense working groups on cyber
vulnerability assessments and collaborate with Georgia Tech faculty on the security of IoT and critical infrastructure systems. In addition, this position will create materials and lead professional education classes, and engage state and federal government leaders in strategic technical policy conversations. Job Purpose The Embedded System Security Engineer will join an established team of experts in the vulnerability assessment of cyber physical systems. Performs firmware extraction, reverse engineering and vulnerability assessments of firmware running on embedded communications and cyber physical systems. Performs static and dynamic analysis of software/firmware using de-compiler tools for identification of system technical operating characteristics to reverse engineer system functionality, characterize protocols and interfaces, while identifying potential vulnerabilities. Researches, develops and uses existing side-channel analysis methods, such as clock and power glitching. Develops and demonstrates exploitation methods against identified vulnerabilities. Key Responsibilities Perform vulnerability analysis Lead and/or contribute to white papers and proposals. Seek out and respond to opportunities for new research. Lead IRAD efforts to develop new innovative areas of research. - Lead the development and demonstration of techniques to gain unauthorized access to and/or exploit information networks. Lead the development and demonstration of mitigation techniques to protect systems. - Lead the development of innovative software analysis tools to assist in reverse engineering and vulnerability analysis - Research capabilities, implementation methods and security features of device under test to help in determining software functionality and potential weaknesses. Commonly evaluated devices include communications devices (radios, modems, routers), ICS and IoT devices. - Primary author of technical reports/presentations for projects of high complexity. Compile report input from other researchers and prepare final report deliverable. Additional Responsibilities Lead Strategic Initiative IRAD projects to increase GTRI's capabilities in securing multiple sectors of Critical Infrastructure. Lead proposal-writing teams to develop research programs with existing and new customers. Intelligence analyses of complex military and industrial systems and networks. Present technical briefings to senior government and industry officials. Primary author of technical reports/presentations for projects of high complexity. Develop cybersecurity content for new Georgia Tech Professional Education courses. Seek collaborative research relationships with Georgia Tech Academic Faculty. Required Minimum Qualifications Teaching experience at collegiate level Experience leading large technical efforts/teams Preferred Qualifications Active Top Secret Clearance Experience providing strategic technical direction and growth in OT cybersecurity research Documented examples of providing thought leadership and national recognition Travel Requirements 10% - 25% travel Education and Length of Experience This position vacancy is an open-rank announcement. The final job offer will be dependent on candidate qualifications in alignment with Research Faculty Extension Professional ranks as outlined in section 3.2.1 of the Georgia Tech Faculty Handbook 14 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Telecommunications, Electrical Engineering, Computing Science, Data Science, or related. 12 years of related experience with a Masters' degree in Information Technology, Telecommunications, Electrical Engineering, Computing Science, Data Science, or related. 9 years of related experience with a Ph.D. in Information Technology, Telecommunications, Electrical Engineering, Computing Science, Data Science, or related. U.S. Citizenship Requirements Due to our research contracts with the U.S. federal government, candidates for this position must be U.S. Citizens. Clearance Type Required Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain an active security clearance. Benefits at GTRI Comprehensive information on currently offered GTRI benefits, including Health & Welfare, Retirement Plans, Tuition Reimbursement, Time Off, and Professional Development, can be found through this link: Equal Employment Opportunity The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for all. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, Georgia Tech provides equal opportunity to all faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including applicants for admission and/or employment, contractors, volunteers, and participants in institutional programs, activities, or services. Georgia Tech complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities. Georgia Tech prohibits discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, on the basis of race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions. This prohibition applies to faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including affiliates, invitees, and guests. Further, Georgia Tech prohibits citizenship status, immigration status, and national origin discrimination in hiring, firing, and recruitment, except where such restrictions are required in order to comply with law, regulation, executive order, or Attorney General directive, or where they are required by Federal, State, or local government contract. USG Core Values Statement The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at Posted: 09/23/2024 Closes: 09/28/2024 Back

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