Job ID: 683430BR Date posted: Dec. 20, 2024
Description:Cyber Security Penetration Test Engineer - Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Cyber Range (ACR)

Job Summary:

Join our team of cyber security experts at Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Cyber Range (ACR) as a Penetration Test Engineer, where you'll play a critical role in assessing the security posture of our platforms' embedded systems. As a key member of our team, you'll leverage your technical expertise and threat intelligence to identify vulnerabilities, develop exploits, and provide recommendations for mitigation.

Key Responsibilities:
*Conduct comprehensive vulnerability assessments and penetration tests of embedded systems and supporting IT systems to identify security weaknesses and vulnerabilities
*Develop and maintain tools and capabilities to support vulnerability assessments, including identifying new techniques and methodologies to stay ahead of emerging threats
*Collaborate with customers to understand their high-level requirements and mission needs, and develop tailored cyber assessment concepts to meet those needs
*Provide formal documentation and reporting of discovered vulnerabilities to senior leaders, including recommendations for mitigation and remediation
*Continuously develop and refine personal and team Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs) in areas such as:
-Hardware and software analysis and reverse engineering
-Embedded network analysis and exploitation
-RF analysis and exploitation
*Stay up-to-date with emerging threats, technologies, and trends in cyber security, and apply that knowledge to improve the ACR's capabilities and services

Requirements:
*Strong technical background in cyber security, with a focus on embedded systems and penetration testing
*Experience with a range of tools and technologies, including but not limited to:
-Vulnerability scanning and exploitation frameworks (e.g. Metasploit, Burp Suite)
-Network protocol analysis and exploitation tools (e.g. Wireshark, Tcpdump)
-Reverse engineering and debugging tools (e.g. IDA Pro, OllyDbg)
-RF analysis and exploitation tools (e.g. SDR, RFcat)
*Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to think creatively and outside the box
*Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with customers and team members
*Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with multiple priorities and deadlines

What’s In It For You:

From onsite to remote, we offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security, Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.
Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus -if you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.  

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The selected candidate must possess a secret clearance with an investigation within the last 5 years.
Basic Qualifications:
• Experience in penetration testing or a related cyber security role
• Moderate to advanced coding experience
• Demonstrated problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
• Proficient technical writing skills
Desired Skills:
• B.S. degree in a technical discipline such as Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Security, or Information Technology
• Experience with the real-time embedded systems (avionics systems or similar)
• Experience with software analysis (e.g. static code analysis, dynamic code analysis, etc.) as applied to high-level programming languages (C, C++, Java)
• Experience with RF analysis / reverse engineering as applied to avionics platforms
• Experience with hardware analysis / reverse engineering as applied to avionics platforms
• Experience with embedded network protocol analysis / reverse engineering as applied to avionics platforms
• Experience with creating and presenting technical information to senior-level executives and customers
• Strong analytical and organizational skills with excellent communication skills (written and verbal communications) and have the ability to work in a dynamic work environment
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Secret with Investigation or CV date within 5 years
Other Important Information You Should Know
Expression of Interest: By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.
Ability to Work Remotely: Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.
Work Schedules: Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.
Schedule for this Position: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week
Lockheed Martin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.
Join us at Lockheed Martin, where your mission is ours. Our customers tackle the hardest missions. Those that demand extraordinary amounts of courage, resilience and precision. They’re dangerous. Critical. Sometimes they even provide an opportunity to change the world and save lives. Those are the missions we care about.

As a leading technology innovation company, Lockheed Martin’s vast team works with partners around the world to bring proven performance to our customers’ toughest challenges. Lockheed Martin has employees based in many states throughout the U.S., and Internationally, with business locations in many nations and territories.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: AERONAUTICS COMPANY
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Cyber Security
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First