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.
Refer a qualified candidate and earn up to $20K. Learn more here >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.Here's what you need:Minimum eight (8) years' experience programming with object-oriented programming languagesMinimum five (5) years' experience developing Windows applications using Visual Studio or .
NET environments OR minimum five (5) years' experience developing UNIX applications using make files or comparable build environmentsExperience developing complex programs using, C, C#, C+, Java, or other comparable languagesMinimum three (3) leading projects that develop complex software, ensuring a collaborative environment, and configuration management, andExperience implementing software life cycle management (requirements, design, develop, test, validate, deploy).Bonus points if you have:An understanding of OS Internals (any major OS)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 auditingStrong C, Python, and ASM development experienceDemonstrated the ability to self-drive research taskingMotivation to learn complex systemsExperience working as a team with researchers and developersSecurity Clearance:An active TS/SCI with polygraph is required to startCompensation 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 roleCalifornia: $122,600 - $198,800 Colorado: $122,600 - $171,700 New York City: $141,800 - $198,800Washington: $160,500 - $182,800Eligibility RequirementsUS Citizenship required.
Important informationApplicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States and with Accenture Federal ServicesAccenture Federal Services is an EEO and Affirmative Action Employer of Females/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. An active security clearance or the ability to obtain one may be required for this role. Accenture Federal Services is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women.
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