Computer Engineer IV

KAIROS, Inc is searching for an energetic, experienced, and highly motivated Computer Engineer IV, to join our team. This position will require onsite work at NIWC in Charlston, SC. This position is contingent upon contract award.

Established in July 2013, KAIROS, Inc. is a growing Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB) specializing in Life Cycle Program Management, Engineering, Cybersecurity, Logistics and Sustainment, Enterprise Platforms and AI, and Additive Manufacturing services focused on optimizing customers' program performance and mission through proven methodologies and ethical practices. Our headquarters is in California, MD near Naval Air Station Patuxent River. We offer competitive salaries and benefits with outstanding growth potential.

This position will develop, create, and modify computer applications software or specialized utility programs.

Primary Duties:

Collects information on project specifications, performance requirements, and known capabilities and limitations.

Determines hardware system status and limitations by gathering and evaluating information on a variety of factors including security and reporting needs.

Reviews and modifies existing software to improve performance, correct errors, and conform with compatibility requirements of available hardware.

Determines feasibility of proposed application modifications or design, ensuring the needs and requirements of the user will be met within time and cost requirements

Designs applications and systems to meet the project requirements, collaborating with systems analysts, engineers, programmers, and other developers as needed.

Develops and leads software system testing and validation procedures; compiles relevant documentation.

Trains, or provide training documentation to, users on new or modified applications.

Performs other related duties as assigned.Skills and Qualifications:

Strong customer relations, analytics, and documentation skills

Self-starter, highly motivated, strong work ethic with a commitment to quality

Microsoft office suite proficiency, i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Ability to work within a challenging, fast-paced, team-oriented environment

Ability to work independently

Ability to multi-task and meet competing, deliverable deadlines

Detail oriented

Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills to provide clear status and/or communicate issues

Ability to adapt to evolving technologyEducation and Experience:

Master's or Bachelor's degree in Computer, Electrical or Electronics Engineering or Mathematics with field of concentration in computer science

Ten (10) years with Masters or fourteen (14) years with Bachelor's degree of experience in computer design, software development or computer networks

Five (5) years of technical experience in support of Penetration Testing or certified Red Team. Experience may be achieved simultaneously

Must have one of the following certifications or obtain within one year of starting position:- Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP)

- Offensive Security Certified Expert (OSCE)

- Offensive Security Exploitation Expert (OSEE)

- Offensive Security Exploit Developer (OSED)

- Offensive Security Experienced Pentester (OSEP)

- Offensive Security Wireless Professional (OSWP)

- Offensive Security Web Expert (OSWE)

- Hack The Box Certified Penetration Testing Specialist (HTB CPTS)

- Hack The Box Certified Bug Bounty Hunter (HTB CBBH)

- Certified Red Team Operator (CRTO) from Zero Point Security

- Certified Red Team Lead (CRTL) from Zero Point Security

- Practical Network Penetration Tester (PNPT)

- GIAC Red Team Professional (GRTP)

- GIAC Experienced Penetration Tester (GX-PT)

- GIAC Exploit Researcher and Advanced Penetration Tester (GXPN)

Clearance:

This position is subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. In order to complete the requirements for government security clearance investigation you must be a U.S. Citizen and be able to complete the full background investigation. Active Top SecretTS/SCISecurity Clearance.

KAIROS, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

KAIROS offers our employees a comprehensive benefits package consisting of:

Medical Coverage

Employer Paid Dental, Vision, Basic Life/AD&D, Short-Term/Long-Term Insurance

Health Savings Account with Contribution by Employer

401K Plan with Employer Matching

Annual Discretionary Bonuses

Paid Time Off

Eleven (11) Paid Holidays

Certification reimbursement program

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Rewards and recognition programs

Community outreach events through our KAIROS Kares group

To learn more about our organization be sure to check out our website,