About the Role
NorthStar is seeking a Principal Cyber Engineer that will be responsible for analyzing, understanding, designing, developing, and testing the worlds most advanced cyber security capabilities, supporting both offensive and defensive missions. We drive the security development lifecycle of several technologies including new services, apps, and products from design all the way to launch, and do so in collaboration with many teams.
As a Principal Cyber Engineer, you will contribute to one or more product security programs in collaboration with other engineers and technical program managers. In this role, you will be responsible for identifying and driving resolution to security issues in a broad range of technologies (e.g., Linux, Windows, Virtualization\Hypervisors, Mobile, and Embedded\IoT systems). Additionally, you will influence the requirements and design of cyber capabilities. You'll provide technical guidance to projects and will contribute to the automation of our analysis and testing activities.
The team comprises engineers of multiple disciplines including vulnerability research, reverse engineering, CNO/CNE development, hardware emulation, system engineering, and data analytics. Our engineers do more than just work with cutting-edge technology—they ensure the missions succeed for the customers! CODEX offices span the nation and offer its engineers the ability to advance their careers through mentorship, training, and an expansive technical portfolio that covers every side of cyber.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
6 years of experience writing, testing, and debugging Assembly, C, C++ and/or Python code
6 years of developing cyber software capabilities
2 years’ experience leading teams in support of cyber software capabilities development
Active and transferable U.S. government issued TS/SCI with polygraph security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
About the Company
NorthStar Systems is a leader in delivering cutting-edge Cybersecurity and Network Security solutions, complemented by expert Intelligence Analysis for the Intelligence Community. Our expertise spans across innovative System Engineering, robust Software Development, and specialized Training programs.