Clearance Level: Active Top Secret / SCI
US Citizenship: Required
Job Classification: Regular, Full-Time
Location: Reston, VA / Arlington, VA
Years of Experience: 8+ Years
Education Level: Bachelor’s Degree in Cybersecurity, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or Computer Science
Briefly Describe the Work
Global InfoTek, Inc. is hiring a Cyber Security Research Analyst to evaluate next-generation cyber defense technologies. You will conduct research into quantum-resistant cryptography, microelectronics supply chain risk management (SCRM), and hardware-level security architectures to safeguard future DoD weapons systems and microchip foundries against state-sponsored adversaries.
Required Skills
• In-depth research experience in advanced cyber defense concepts, post-quantum cryptography (PQC), or hardware security.
• Expertise assessing microelectronics Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM) vulnerabilities and counterfeit electronics detection.
• Understanding of zero-trust architecture at the silicon and firmware level (Root of Trust, TPM, Secure Boot).
• Ability to conduct technical risk analyses on emerging commercial technologies intended for defense integration.
• Strong publication or technical writing track record analyzing state-of-the-art cyber threats and countermeasures.
Desired Skills
• Knowledge of NIST Post-Quantum Cryptography standardization algorithms and transition roadmaps.
• Experience with microchip reverse engineering, side-channel analysis, or trust verification tools.
• Prior engagement with DARPA MTO, NSA Research Directorate, or OUSD (R&E) Cyber/Microelectronics offices.
Relevant Certifications
CISSP, CISM, Certified Semiconductor/Hardware Security Credentials, or GIAC Security Analyst
Global InfoTek, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or based on disability.
About Global InfoTek, Inc.: Global InfoTek Inc. has an award-winning track record of designing, developing, and deploying best-of-breed technologies that address the nation's pressing cyber and advanced technology needs. GITI has rapidly merged pioneering technologies, operational effectiveness, and best business practices for over two decades.
Skills Required
- Active Top Secret/SCI security clearance
- U.S. citizenship
- Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or Computer Science
- 8 or more years of experience
- Research experience in advanced cyber defense, post-quantum cryptography, or hardware security
- Expertise assessing microelectronics supply chain risk management vulnerabilities and detecting counterfeit electronics
- Understanding of silicon- and firmware-level zero-trust architecture, Root of Trust, TPM, and Secure Boot
- Ability to conduct technical risk analyses of emerging commercial technologies for defense integration
- Strong publication or technical writing record on cyber threats and countermeasures
- Knowledge of NIST post-quantum cryptography algorithms and transition roadmaps
- Experience with microchip reverse engineering, side-channel analysis, or trust verification tools
- Experience engaging with DARPA MTO, NSA Research Directorate, or OUSD R&E cyber/microelectronics offices
- CISSP, CISM, semiconductor or hardware security certification, or GIAC Security Analyst certification
What We Do
Global InfoTek, Inc. (GITI) is a woman owned small business with an award-winning track record of designing, developing, and deploying best-of-breed technologies that address the nation’s pressing cyber and advanced technology needs. For more than two decades, GITI has merged pioneering technologies, operational effectiveness, and best business practices to rapidly provide low-cost, agile solutions to DoD, DHS, and IC customers. Our Innovation Hive of world-class talent enables us to provide rapid development services at the speed of need. Headquartered in Reston, VA, GITI also has operations in San Antonio, TX and Rome, NY. Our prime contracts include Agile Cyber Technology (ACT) 2 and EAGLE II. For more information about Global InfoTek, visit www.globalinfotek.com.
