Mobile Cyber Software Researcher III

Accenture Federal Services delivers a range of innovative, tech-enabled services for the U.S. Federal Government to address the complex, sensitive challenges of national security and intelligence missions.

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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:  

• Provide/author documentation, lead and participate in design, code, and software readiness reviews as prescribed by the Government" s software development procedures and processes
• Provide/author and participate 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
  • Experience developing tools and applications for mobile devices

  Bonus points if you have:

  • Understanding of OS Internals (any major OS) Mobile focused iOS, Andriod
  • 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 City or Washington as set forth below and information on benefits offered is here.    

  Role Location: Range of Starting Pay for role  

  California: $156,000 - $253,200 

  Colorado: $156,000 to $218,700

  New York City: $180,600 - $253,200 

  Washington: $166,100 - $232,900

  Eligibility Requirements

  US Citizenship required.

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