Assistant Director, Advanced Cybersecurity Research
Kitware, New York, NY, United States
Assistant Director, Advanced Cybersecurity Research
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.
Competitive Compensation:
Receive a strong salary, performance incentives, and comprehensive benefits.
Kitware actively subscribes to a policy of equal employment opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, protected veteran status, uniformed service member status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.
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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.
Competitive Compensation:
Receive a strong salary, performance incentives, and comprehensive benefits.
Kitware actively subscribes to a policy of equal employment opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, protected veteran status, uniformed service member status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.
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