Senior Mobile Cyber Software Researcher - Accenture Federal Services

Annapolis Junction, MD

About the Job

At Accenture Federal Services, nothing matters more than helping the US federal government make the nation stronger and safer and life better for people. Our 13,000+ people are united in a shared purpose to pursue the limitless potential of technology and ingenuity for clients across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations.

Join Accenture Federal Services to do the work you love in an inclusive, collaborative, and caring community, where you can be empowered to grow, learn and thrive through hands-on experience, certifications, industry training and more.

Join us to drive positive, lasting change that moves missions and the government forward!

Job Description:

The candidate will be working independently as a Software Researcher to identify flaws in software. Additionally, the candidate must be familiar with the latest techniques in vulnerability research and demonstrate their ability to follow best practices. The candidate must be extremely detail oriented when documenting their research. Often, the candidate will be required to write code in C, Python, and Assembly to demonstrate ability to control the flaws. Work will be focused on Mobile devices.

Here's what you need:

Minimum six (6) years' experience providing/authoring documentation, leading and participating in design, code, and software readiness reviews as prescribed by the Government" s software development procedures and processes
Minimum six (6) years' experience with providing/authoring and participating in technical presentations on assigned projects.
Bachelor's degree and Six (6) years' experience or minimum Ten (10) years' experience in computer science, information systems, or network engineering
Minimum eight (8) years' experience programming in Assembly, C, C++, Java, Perl, and Python
Minimum seven (7) years' experience developing in one (1) or more of the following:
- Windows applications using Visual Studio or .NET environments; UNIX applications using make files or comparable build environments; Mission-applicable platforms
Minimum six (6) years' experience with programming CNO tools and techniques
Minimum six (6) years' experience with developing tools and applications for mobile devices

Bonus points if you have:

Understanding of OS Internals (any major OS) Mobile focused iOS, Android
Experience reading and writing assembly (x86/x64, ARM, MIPS, etc.)
Extensive experience with debuggers (WinDBG, GDB, ADB, BDI, etc.)
Experience with dynamic and static binary analysis, fuzzing techniques, and source code auditing
Strong C, Python, and ASM development experience
Demonstrated ability to self-drive research tasking
Motivated to learn complex systems
Working as a team with researchers and developers

Security Clearance:

TS/SCI w/ poly

Compensation for roles at Accenture Federal Services varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set and level of experience. As required by local law, Accenture Federal Services provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in California, Colorado, New York, or Washington State as set forth below and information on benefits offered is here.

Role Location: Range of Starting Pay for role:
California: $173,500 - $322,900
Colorado: $173,500 - $279,100
New York: $160,700 - $322,900
Washington: $184,900 - $297,000

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