Programmer Analyst Researcher

Company: Arcfield, Inc.
Location: Medford
Posted on: March 17, 2023

Job Description:

Arcfield is a leading provider of full lifecycle, mission-focused systems engineering and integration capabilities to the U.S. government and its allies. The company has more than 60 years of proven experience providing advanced engineering and analysis, IT and C5ISR capabilities to support our nation's most critical national security missions. Headquartered in Chantilly, VA and with 16 offices around the world, Arcfield employs approximately 1,200 engineers, analysts, IT specialists, and other professionals who put our customers' missions first, helping them solve their most complex challenges through innovations in modeling, simulation and analysis, digital transformation and C5ISR. Visit arcfield.com for more details.
This position is a dual role position of programmer and researcher. It requires candidates who have a medium level of Java programming skills combined with an interest in researching cyber topics including file-based malware analysis. It is anticipated that this individual will spend 50% of their time researching malware methods and validating exploits. This position is not for candidates that want to program 100% of the time.
Candidates should be:

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  Experienced with frequent use and application of technical standards, principles and theories.
  
  
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  Capable of working under general supervision and providing solutions to technical problems of moderate scope/complexity.
  
  
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  Have expertise to design develop, code, test, and debug java software.
  
  
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  Capable of working in one or several areas, such as software design, engineering evaluation or test, configuration management procedures, statistical analysis and modeling.
  
  
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  Be able to provide analytical support and technical advice during the conceptualization, development, and implementation phases.
  
  
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  Be able to performs tasks necessary to ensure the documentation of software.
  
  
  Candidates should be interested in and will be expected to:
  
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    Work with file types and formats used as documents including Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Visio), Adobe PDF, and Open Office as well as all ancillary image and archive formats.
    
    
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    Research and understand current cyber threats and malware as applied to various document file types.
    
    
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    As a developer and researcher, the individual will be expected to research and assess the impact of document-based Malware exploits. Evaluate the impact of different types of malware exploits and provide recommendations or code changes within our codebase and architecture.
    
    
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    Perform benchmarking across a range of metrics including functionality and performance and doing comparative analysis with other tools and technologies.
    
    
    Requires:
    
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      2+ years experience with Java programming and development
      
      
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      Bachelor's (or equivalent) with 2 - 4 years of experience or a Master's with 0-2 years of experience.
      
      
      Preferred:
      
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      • Detailed understanding of document file formats and specifications, specifically Microsoft Office and Adobe PDF
        
        Min: $63,907.36Max: $153,568.42
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        External Job Posting Title: Programmer Analyst Researcher
        Requisition ID: 2023-4023
        External Company URL: https://arcfield.com/
        Street: Remote
        EEO Statement:
        EEO
        We are required to compile the following information for statistical purposes in order to comply with certain federal regulations relating to Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action requirements. The information you provide is strictly on a voluntary basis, and the content of the information will not affect your eligibility for employment. Likewise, if you choose not to provide this information it will not affect your eligibility for employment in any way.
        For your reference:
        ---Hispanic or Latino - A person of Cuban, Mexican, Puerto Rican, South or Central American, or other Spanish culture or origin regardless of race.
        ---White (not Hispanic or Latino) - A person having origins in any of the original peoples of Europe, the Middle East, or North Africa.
        ---Black or African American (not Hispanic or Latino) - A person having origins in any of the black racial groups of Africa.
        ---Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (not Hispanic or Latino) - A person having origins in any of the peoples of Hawaii, Guam, Samoa, or other Pacific Islands.
        ---Asian (not Hispanic or Latino) - A person having origins in any of the original peoples of the Far East, Southeast Asia, or the Indian Subcontinent, including, for example, Cambodia, China, India, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Pakistan, the Philippine Islands, Thailand, and Vietnam.
        ---American Indian or Alaska Native (not Hispanic or Latino) - A person having origins in any of the original peoples of North and South America (including Central America ), and who maintain tribal affiliation or community attachment.
        ---Two or More Races (not Hispanic or Latino) - A person who identifies with more than one of the following, as defined above: White; Black or African American; Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander; Asian; or American Indian or Alaska Native.

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