Software Engineer - Security Patching Researcher (Micropatching)
Arlington, VA

Job Description

Overview

Gryphon Technologies, Inc. (Gryphon) is a premier engineering and technical services provider supporting National Security programs. Gryphon is the federal Government's partner working in support of mission critical systems in every phase of their lifecycle. We are proud of our ability to help shape tomorrow, while ensuring today's U.S. and coalition forces can carry out their critical missions and tasks.

We provide Scientific, Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) support to Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) in Arlington, VA. For sixty years, DARPA has held to a singular and enduring mission: to make pivotal investments in breakthrough technologies for national security.

Responsibilities

We have an immediate opening for a Software Engineer - Security Patching Researcher (Micro Patching) to support DARPA.

Duties will include but are not limited to:

* Miniature patches of code (micropatch) to computers and other devices worldwide to fix software vulnerabilities.
* Support research in the areas of embedded software engineering, binary code analysis and software security testing
* Provide technology and research management of programs involving basic and applied research and its application to computer security and intrusion analysis
* Develop test plans for assessment of program performers' systems and, when required/appropriate, coordinate with program performers throughout the testing of programs to ensure that testbeds and systems meet the test plan requirements
* Make significant contributions across a range of technical areas by identifying and monitoring ongoing research developments, methodologies, advancements, and technologies for current and new program development
* Provide in-depth expertise in the assessments of proposals to determine the technical merit of proposal objectives and methodologies
* Use software engineering and mathematical expertise to identify, develop, and support methodologies for current and new program development
* Travel may be required up to 10% of the time
* Work will be performed on-site

Qualifications

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

* Ability to obtain an interim Secret Clearance (active Secret or higher desired)
* B.S. degree required in computer science, engineering, information, or mathematics related field; M.S. or Ph.D. desired
* Experience with applying software verification experience in the evaluation of research performer efforts

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