Assistant Director, Advanced Cybersecurity Research
28 days ago
Clifton Park
Job DescriptionDrive Cutting-Edge Cybersecurity Research at Kitware. Kitware is seeking a visionary Assistant Director, Advanced Cybersecurity Research to lead innovative, high-impact projects addressing today’s most complex security challenges. This is a unique opportunity to build and lead a new cybersecurity research team, collaborating with DARPA and other government agencies to develop next-generation security solutions. In this role, you will leverage Kitware’s strengths in AI, high-performance computing (HPC), large-scale data analysis, and software process to design and prototype advanced cybersecurity technologies. As the creators of CMake—the de facto standard build system for C++—Kitware offers an excellent environment for developing scalable, secure, and high-performance software.In This Position You Will: • Lead & Build: Form and lead a high-impact cybersecurity research team, collaborating with Kitware’s experts in AI, HPC, and software engineering., • Secure Funding: Lead grant proposals and industry partnerships to expand Kitware’s cybersecurity portfolio., • Innovate & Prototype: Design and develop solutions for malware analysis, reverse engineering, AI-driven security, and secure systems architecture., • Collaborate & Integrate: Partner with DARPA, government agencies, and industry collaborators to drive real-world security impact., • Share Knowledge: Publish in top-tier security conferences and journals, elevating Kitware’s influence in the field.Required Qualifications:, • Ph.D. or M.S. in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field with a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience., • Expertise in AI/ML for security, cryptography, vulnerability research, or formal methods., • Strong publication history. Candidates should include a detailed list of publications as part of their resume/CV., • A demonstrated track record of leading federal and/or commercial business development activities and securing R&D funding for a team of 6-12 people., • Excellent project management skills with demonstrable efforts leading and delivering complex research projects on time, within budget, and with a high level of customer satisfaction., • Due to contractual restrictions, only U.S. citizens are eligible for consideration for this position., • If not already cleared TS/SCI, willingness and ability to apply for, use, and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance.Why Join Kitware?, • Innovative Research: Lead groundbreaking projects with real-world impact., • Software Expertise: Leverage Kitware’s existing capabilities to create scalable, secure solutions., • Career Growth: Access professional development, conference travel, and research funding.