Senior TTP Red Cyber Researcher (Operational Technology (OT)

ARA's ISR division is looking to hire a Senior TTP Rec Cyber Researcher (Operational Technology (OT)! Senior TTP Rec Cyber Researcher (Operational Technology (OT) must be capable of researching, identifying, and creatively thinking about novel TTPs that can be integrated into DCART red cyber operations. Red Cyber Researchers should be knowledgeable about adversarial TTPs actively being utilized to ensure DCART’s adversarial emulation capabilities remain current and relevant to the modern cyber landscape. They must be able to think creatively about potential new TTPs and how adversaries might deploy them against DoD targets. Additionally, they should be able to support active DCART operations with real-time TTP development against unique targets or network defenses.

Offer is contingent upon contract award.

• Must be a US citizen with an active TS security clearance 
• Must have at least 4+ years of experience working with advanced cyber red teams which include adversarial emulation or developing TTPs for offensive cyber operations. Additionally, experience weaponizing and implementing n-days and developing bespoke persistence methods. 
• Demonstrate expertise in OT-based cyberspace operations, exploitation, and industry and government developments. 
• In addition, desired skills are:
  • Must have 1+ years' experience working with advanced cyber red teams which include adversarial emulation or developing TTPs for offensive cyber operations.
  • Strong research skills, both utilizing open-source resources and classified intelligence reporting.
  • Strong industry experiences performing TTP research.
  • 6 total years of experience (or BS degree)

Who is ARA?

Do you want to work for a purpose? Applied Research Associates, Inc. (aka ARA) is an employee-owned international research and engineering company. We have been providing technically superior solutions to complex and challenging problems in the physical sciences since 1979. ARA has over 2,279 employee-owners and continues to grow rapidly. Together, our offices throughout the U.S. and Canada provide a broad range of technical expertise in defense, civil, and health technologies, computer software and simulation, systems analysis, environmental technologies, and testing and measurement.

ARA also prides itself, on having a challenging culture where innovation & experimentation are the norm. The motto, “Engineering and Science for Fun and Profit” sums up the ARA experience. Employee ownership ensures you have a voice with what happens in the company. We are also very proud of our Women’s Initiative Network (WIN), whose purpose is to motivate, support, and encourage professional career development for women to maximize career and professional accomplishments.

To find out more about what the Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance Division has to offer, visit our website at: https://www.ara.com/benefits/