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Arizona State University is hiring a Staff Systems Engineer. The role involves designing, developing, and conducting research to advance automated and human-assisted security analysis within the Center for Cybersecurity and Trusted Foundations (CTF). The engineer will collaborate with faculty and researchers to develop next-generation cybersecurity tools and contribute to both research projects and technology transition to the broader security community.

Highlights

Design, implement, evaluate, document, test, and provide user training for a next-generation cyber-physical system security framework.
Advance the open-source binary analysis platform, angr, through comprehensive development and testing.
Contribute to building a Cyber Reasoning System for automated vulnerability discovery, attestation, and repair.
Collaborate with postdoctoral researchers and students by providing engineering expertise for research initiatives.
Support faculty research projects and funded programs in cybersecurity.
Required knowledge includes Python and C/C++ programming (3+ years), software reverse engineering, binary program analysis, vulnerability discovery, and exploitation experience.
Desired experience with cyber-physical systems simulations (Renode, Qemu, Gazebo), native and web GUI design (Qt, fastapi), and large system/platform maintenance.
Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's degree with seven years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Salary range from $94,300 to $135,000 per year, depending on experience.
Position is full-time and grant funded, based at ASU's Center for Cybersecurity and Trusted Foundations, part of the Global Security Initiative.

Staff Systems Engineer Full Description

Job Profile:Applications Developer 4

Job Family:IT Applications

Time Type:Full time

Max Pay - Depends on experience:$135,000.00 USD Annual

Apply before 11:59 PM Arizona time the day before the posted End Date.

Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree and seven (7) years of experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Job Profile Summary:
Designs, develops, and troubleshoots complex software and applications in support of establishing a sustainable institutional technological infrastructure. This individual also conducts non-routine system analysis, contributes to strategy development, and may provide training.

Job Description:

Salary Range: $94,300 - $135,000 per year; DOE

Job Description

The Center for Cybersecurity and Trusted Foundations (CTF), part of ASU's Global Security Initiative (GSI), is seeking a coding-focused engineer to design, develop, and conduct research projects that advance the state of fully automated and human-assisted security analysis. This is a full-time position dedicated to driving innovation and discovery with real-world impact through research and development.

As part of the CTF team, the Staff Systems Engineer will collaborate closely with Center leadership and key affiliates to create technologies, tools, and best practices in binary analysis. The goal is to produce advances that can be transitioned to the broader security community, with opportunities for adoption in both industry and government.

This is a chance to contribute to cutting-edge research in a rapidly growing field at the nation's most innovative university. CTF offers a unique opportunity to help shape the future of cybersecurity research and practice.

Essential Duties

Contribute to the design, implementation, evaluation, documentation, testing, and user training of a next-generation cyber-physical system security framework.
Advance the development of the open-source binary analysis platform, angr, through design, implementation, evaluation, documentation, and testing.
Contribute to the creation of a next-generation Cyber Reasoning System for automated vulnerability discovery, attestation, and repair.
Collaborate with postdoctoral researchers and students by providing professional engineering expertise to ongoing research initiatives and sponsored projects.
Support CTF and GSI faculty by contributing to research projects and funded programs.

Desired Qualifications

Experience in cyber-physical systems, particularly in simulations and modeling.
Experience in firmware or cyber-physical system simulations, such as Renode, Qemu, Gazebo.
Experience in both native and web GUI design, such as Qt, fastapi.
Three (3) years of experience in programming using Python.
Three (3) years of experience in programming using C/C++.
Experience in software reverse engineering and security analysis.
Three (3) years of experience in reverse engineering binary programs.
Experience in vulnerability discovery and exploitation in real-world binary programs.
Experience in designing, implementing, and maintaining a large system/platform in Python or C/C++.
Experience in working with a team.

Working Environment

Climate-controlled office setting subject to extended periods of being in a stationary position.
Constantly detects and operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine and computer printer.
Ability to clearly communicate and exchange accurate information to perform essential duties.
Expected to be responsive to customers, engaged in work production, resourceful, flexible, and respectful of others.

Department Statement:

The Center for Cybersecurity and Trusted Foundations (CTF), part of ASU's Global Security Initiative, brings together leading faculty, graduate students, and software engineers for impactful research and education efforts. In partnerships with government agencies and industry, current research activities involve malware reverse-engineering, next-generation authentication, identity management, dark web economics, automated binary analysis systems, human collaborations with automated cyber reasoning systems, and advanced decompilation.

Driving Requirement:Driving is not required for this position.

Location:Campus: Tempe

Funding:Grant Funded

Instructions to Apply:

Current Employees and Students should apply directly within Workdayusing the Jobs Hub. Use this link and log in using SSO:

https://www.myworkday.com/asu/d/inst/1$9925/9925$15531.htmld

To be considered, your application must include all of the following attachments:

Cover letter
Resume/CV

Note: Multiple documents can be submitted into the attachment box. Alternatively, merge all documents into one PDF for submission.

Please include all employment information in month/year format (e.g., 6/88 to 8/94), job title, job duties and name of employer for each position. Resume should clearly illustrate how prior knowledge and experience meets the Minimum and Desired qualifications of this position. NOTE: GA and Intern positions are counted as .5 for job experience (ie. 1 year equals 6 months experience equivalency). Only electronic applications are accepted for this position.

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ASU Statement:

Arizona State University is a new model for American higher education, an unprecedented combination of academic excellence, entrepreneurial energy and broad access. This New American University is a single, unified institution comprising four differentiated campuses positively impacting the economic, social, cultural and environmental health of the communities it serves. Its research is inspired by real world application blurring the boundaries that traditionally separate academic disciplines. ASU serves more than 100,000 students in metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona, the nation's fifth largest city. ASU champions inclusive excellence, and welcomes students from all fifty states and more than one hundred nations across the globe.

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Background Check Statement:

ASU conducts pre-employment screening for all positions which includes a criminal background check, verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the background check.

Fingerprint Check Statement:This position is considered safety/security sensitive and will include a fingerprint check. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the fingerprint check.

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