Cybersecurity Firmware Engineer, Senior with Security Clearance

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Job description

Job Number: R Cybersecurity Firmware Engineer, Senior
Key Role: Collaborate with a team of creative problem solvers to test and evaluate systems through a Whitebox adversarial approach for a national agency to support military clients. Assess hardware and sof tware-based systems based on the NIST 800-53 Risk Management Framework ( RMF ) security controls and Raise the Bar ( RTB ) requirements. C ond uct testing and analysis to identify vulnerabilities and potential threat vectors in systems and networks, develop exploits, and engineer attack methodologies. Be responsible for code and design reviews for assessing security flaws in VHDL code. Perform code review following coding guidelines and static code analysis. Apply specific functional and working or industry knowledge. Be responsible for mentoring junior-level staff and maintaining te chn ical stakeholder communication. Develop or contribute to solutions to a variety of problems of moderate scope and complexity, when needed. Basic Qualifications: 3+ years of experience in electrical or computer engineering with VHDL or Verilog Programming
Experience with ASIC design flows and Field Programmable Gate Arrays ( FPGA ) architecture
Experience in FPGA development flow from logic design, place and route, timing analysis closure, simulation, verification, validation, and benchmarking
Experience with Xilinx, Intel, Lattice, and Microchip FPGA families and corresp ond ing development tools
Experience with Simulation and Synthesis of HDL code
Knowledge of an FPGA device, including Xilinx, Intel, or Microsemi
Ability to mentor, explain, and teach others regarding complex, te chn ical topics
Secret clearance HS diploma or GED
Ability to obtain a DoD-8570 IAT-Level II Certification, including Security+ CE, CYSA, SSCP, or GSEC Certification, within 6 months of start date Additional Qualifications: Experience with higher-level code development, including Nvidia CUDA, OpenCL, Simuli nk HDL Coder, and Xilinx System Generator
Experience with verification and simulation tools, including Modalism, Questa-sim, or Vivado Design Suite
Experience with Silicon LABS Simplicity Studio, Eclipse, Git, GitHub, GitLab, or GCC
Experience with fuzzing hardware systems and components
Experience with communication protocols, including JTAG, UART, I2C, or SPI, and bus interfaces such as AMBA and AXI Security, and Monitor IP, Security Watchdog Processor, and System on Chip and General-Purpose CPU components
Knowledge of Linux distributions, including Redhat, CentOS, Kali Linux, and Python scripting
Knowledge of digital board design of complex mixed-signal boards to support FPGAs
Ability to interpret synthesis reports, perform timing analysis, and write FPGA design constraints
Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills, including interpersonal, collaboration, and presentation skills
Bachelor's degree Clearance: Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information ; Secret clearance is required. Compensation At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen's benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page. Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual's particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $84,600.00 to $193,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen's total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date. Work Model
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