Cyber Security Engineer​/Scientist; Ph.D

Position: Cyber Security Engineer/Scientist (Ph.D.)
About Exponent

Exponent is the only premium engineering and scientific consulting firm with the depth and breadth of expertise to solve our clients’ most profoundly unique, unprecedented, and urgent challenges.  We are committed to engaging multidisciplinary teams of science, engineering, and regulatory experts to empower our clients with solutions that create a safer, healthier, more sustainable world. For over five decades, we've connected the lessons of past failures with tomorrow's solutions to advise clients as they innovate technologically complex products and processes, ensure the safety and health of their users, and address the challenges of sustainability.  

Join our team of experts with degrees from top programs at over 500 universities and extensive experience spanning a variety of industries. At Exponent, you’ll contribute to the diverse pool of ideas, talents, backgrounds, and experiences that drives our collaborative teamwork and breakthrough insights. Plus, we help you grow your career through mentoring, sponsorship, and a culture of learning. Thanks for your interest in joining our team!  

Key statistics: 950+ Consultants 640+ Ph.D.s 90+ Disciplines 30+ Offices globally

Our Opportunity

We are currently seeking a Cyber Security Engineer/Scientist for a Senior Manager role in our Computer, Data & Security Sciences Practice in Menlo Park, CA. In this role, you will work as part of an established team of cyber and threat mitigation experts and support staff to continue to grow Exponent’s business and client base. Exponent’s current work in this area revolves around helping our clients implement safeguards, systems, and processes to enhance security and mitigate risk from both physical and cyber threats.

Current clients include commercial businesses in the Silicon Valley and beyond, Defense agencies, and other Federal agencies responsible for safeguarding national security assets and infrastructure.

You will be responsible for

Providing cyber security consulting and threat mitigation assessments for clients

Providing expertise in one or more of the following areas:

Identity management and access control

Threat mitigation

Privacy protection and safeguarding, intrusion detection

Machine learning/deep learning

Insider threat detection

Software analyses and reverse engineering

Developing business by bringing in one or more consulting projects within the first year after hire Leveraging your existing network of contacts coupled with Exponent’s depth and breadth to generate new business leads and expand offerings and value to Exponent’s current clients

You will have the following skills and qualifications

Ph.D. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related field5+ years of experience in Security Proven track record as a successful cyber security consultant and strategic advisor

Proven record of business generation efforts and securing contracts/funding

Well-thought out business development plan with target clients/sectors

Recognized cyber security thought leader/innovator

Expertise in evaluating and implementing threat mitigation systems and processes

Extensive network of existing contacts/colleagues preferred

Strong practical engineering ability combined with leadership and project management skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to work independently and in multidisciplinary teams

Our contracts with the United States Government for this position require proof of U.S. citizenship and the possession of or ability to obtain a U.S. DoD Security Clearance Applicants are encouraged to submit a CV (Curriculum Vitae) with publications (feel free to include publications that are in review or pending) [not restricted to 1 page].

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