Cyber Security Engineer/Scientist (Ph.D.)
Exponent, Inc.3 years ago
Menlo Park, CA, USAStaff+
Base Salary
$215k - $270k/yr
Responsibilities
- Provide cybersecurity consulting and threat mitigation assessments for clients.
- Advise on identity management, access control, threat mitigation, privacy protection, intrusion detection, insider threat detection, software analysis, reverse engineering, and machine learning/deep learning.
- Develop business by bringing in consulting projects within the first year after hire.
- Generate new business leads and expand offerings and value for existing clients through professional networks.
- Evaluate and implement threat mitigation systems and processes.
- Work independently and collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.
- Lead strategic advisory and client-facing consulting activities as a Senior Manager.
Requirements
- Ph.D. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related field.
- At least 5 years of experience in security.
- Proven success as a cybersecurity consultant and strategic advisor.
- A record of business generation and securing contracts or funding.
- A well-developed business development plan with target clients or sectors.
- Recognition as a cybersecurity thought leader or innovator.
- Strong practical engineering ability combined with leadership and project management skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- An existing network of contacts or colleagues is preferred.
- Proof of U.S. citizenship and possession of, or ability to obtain, a U.S. DoD Security Clearance are required for contracts with the United States Government.
- Applicants are encouraged to submit a CV with publications, including publications under review or pending.
Benefits
- The position is primarily in-person at the Menlo Park office, with travel for client work and other business activities.
- Consultants have autonomy to balance work and personal schedules through flexible working hours.
- Manager-level and above compensation includes base salary, annual bonus, and a 401(k) employer contribution of 7% of base salary.
- Benefits and programs supporting health, well-being, diversity, professional growth, and work-life balance are offered.
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About Exponent, Inc.
Exponent is an engineering and scientific consulting firm that investigates failures, tests products, and advises on safety, risk, and regulatory matters for corporations, law firms, insurers, and government agencies. It runs a project-based consulting model across dozens of technical disciplines, offering expert testimony and in-house laboratory analysis. Founded in 1967 and headquartered in Menlo Park, California, Exponent operates globally and is publicly traded on Nasdaq (EXPO).