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Cyber Software Eng Stf - E4
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What they do
A Vulnerability Analyst or Penetration Tester probes for and exploits security vulnerabilities in web-based applications, networks and systems. Penetration Tests are designed to achieve a specific, attacker-simulated goal and should be requested by customers who are already at their desired security posture. A typical goal could be to access the contents of the prized customer database on the internal network, or to modify a record in an HR system. Vulnerability Assessments are designed to yield a prioritized list of vulnerabilities and are generally for clients who already understand they are not where they want to be in terms of security. The customer already knows they have issues and simply need help identifying and prioritizing them.
$116,062 / year median in Texas
+6% projected growth
Job Description
- Lead the development of cybersecurity solutions and tools to address complex cyber threats
- Conducting comprehensive assessments of code to uncover security vulnerabilities and map potential attack vectors
- Collaborate with Software Development teams to integrate static and dynamic testing capabilities into their software pipelines
- Designing, implementing, and integrating tools to automate the security assessments of software products
- Developing the execution of fuzz testing protocols on embedded systems to unearth latent weaknesses and fortify defenses against potential exploits
- Evaluating open-source packages to identify vulnerabilities and maliciously implanted software
- Provide guidance and expertise to team members on cybersecurity best practices and threat modeling techniques
- Act as a subject matter expert in cybersecurity and software development, providing guidance across Lines of Business Designs, develops, documents, tests, and maintains full spectrum cyber solutions.
Conducts vulnerability research, reverse engineering, penetration testing (red/blue teams), develops and integrates low-level firmware, and/or develops specialized cyber software solutions and tools based on mission requirements. Applies system knowledge of subject matter (hardware, software, networks, cloud, etc.) to conduct research to evaluate potential vulnerabilities and develop new capabilities to exploit and/or mitigate vulnerabilities.
USE OF THIS CLASSIFICATION REQUIRES AUTHORIZATION FROM THE BUSINESS AREA CYBER DIRECTOR OR DELEGATE
- ## Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in an Engineering Discipline, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
- Experience in software development and programing
- Network and System Administration skills
- Experience in Kubernetes, Docker
- Adaptability and proficiency in collaborating across diverse teams, codebases, and programming languages ## Desired Skills
- Embedded software development (C, C++, C#, Rust, etc)
- Front-end development experience (React, Javascript, etc); Containerization tool experience (Podman, k8s, etc); Scripting/CI experience (Gitlab, Jenkins, Python, bash, etc); Database Experience (SQL, Postgres, MicrosoftSQL, etc.)
- Experience in interacting with REST APIs and with using Linux OS
- Understanding of secure coding principles, cryptographic protocols, threat modeling techniques, etc.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Proactive self-starter with the ability to learn rapidly and work independently
Pay Information Full-Time Salary Range:
$120600.00 - $224000.00 At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow—both professionally and personally. The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.Benefits offered:
Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.- Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
- For (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Sick Leave
- 401(k) Plans
- Professional Development