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AT TWO SIX TECHNOLOGIES, WE BUILD, DEPLOY, AND IMP
Two Six Labs
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Time: 2 months ago
At Two Six Technologies, we build, deploy, and implement innovative products that solve the world’s most complex challenges today. Through unrivaled collaboration and unwavering trust, we push the boundaries of what’s possible to empower our team and support our customers in building a safer global future.
Two Six Technologies is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Lead Cybersecurity Researcher to spearhead innovative research into emerging cybersecurity threats and advanced assessment methodologies. This role requires a deep understanding of cybersecurity principles and a proven track record in leading and mentoring high-performing teams.
The selected staff will be required to work up to 4 days/week in our Arlington, VA office.
Key Responsibilities:
- Cybersecurity Research: Conduct in-depth research on network operations, tools, protocols, vulnerabilities, and TTPs
- Custom Solutions Development: Develop custom tools, software, and platforms to meet specific customer needs and requirements.
- Methodology Development: Create novel, defensible, and repeatable assessment methodologies to determine risks to business units, infrastructure systems, missions, and assets
- Research Leadership: Lead research initiatives focused on cybersecurity, critical infrastructure, system assessments, control system vulnerabilities, attack vectors, and prototyping solutions.
- Team Leadership: Lead and mentor teams of diverse subject matter experts, ensuring effective procedures and processes for assessing risk, vulnerability, and system resiliency.
- Customer Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong customer relationships to establish trust, rapport, and repeat business.
- Project Portfolio Management: Oversee a project portfolio, ensuring projects are executed on time, under budget, and with 100% customer acceptance.
- Funding Advocacy: Advocate for customer funding to address shortfalls in planned cybersecurity research.
Qualifications:
Education & Experience
- Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Networks and Security, Computer Engineering, or a related field, plus 5 years of experience in cybersecurity, with a focus on ICS/SCADA/OT systems OR
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Networks and Security, Computer Engineering, or a related field, plus additional coursework and at least 7 years of experience in cybersecurity, with a focus on ICS/SCADA/OT systems
- Leadership: Demonstrated experience in leading and mentoring teams, fostering a collaborative and high-performing work environment.
- Technical Skills: Proficient in programming languages (Python, Java, C/C++, Go, Rust), cybersecurity tools (Nessus, BurpSuite, Wireshark), and various operating systems (Windows, Linux).
- Soft Skills: Strong leadership, communication, and collaboration skills with the ability to distill technical information for non-technical stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Military Experience: Uniformed or civilian cyber-related background, particularly in national security and/or critical control systems.
- Industry Experience: Experience in building automation, industrial processes, SCADA, and HVAC/DDC systems.
- Project Management: Proven ability to manage large-scale projects in resource- constrained environments, and cross-train team personnel in various functional areas.
Clearance Qualifications:
Active Top Secret Clearance with eligibility/willingness to obtain a polygraph.
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Two Six Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture, hair type and protective hair styles (e.g., braids, twists, locs and twists)), color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions and lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age (40 and over), marital status, disability, genetic information, and protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
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