Software / Hardware Engineer

The Bureau of Diplomatic Security (DS) is the security and law enforcement arm of the U.S. Department of State (the Department). DS is a world leader in international investigations, threat analysis, cyber security, counterterrorism, security technology, and protection of people, property, and information. Its primary mission is to provide a safe and secure environment for the conduct of U.S. foreign policy. The Office of Security Technology (ST) supports the DS mission through the application and use of appropriate technical security countermeasures. The Countermeasures Program (CMP) and Security Technology Operations (STO) divisions are operational components within ST. CMP is primarily responsible for worldwide technical countermeasures policy for the Department. Countermeasures policies enforce the protection of sensitive and classified information. CMP also manages the overseas technical surveillance countermeasures (TSCM) program.

Job Duties :

• Supports the Operations and Radio Frequency (RF) countermeasures sections to research, design, develop and / or modify existing in-house software. Stays up to date on emerging threats through provided reporting.
• Researches and proposes software solutions to counter those threats.
• Collaborates with field users from design through implementation of in-house developed software.
• Works closely with technicians and hardware engineers to develop innovative software solutions.
• Focuses primarily on research and development of equipment required to detect and locate threats posed to the U.S. Government by emerging technologies.
• Works with other Department of State organizations to determine and understand the vulnerabilities associated with (but not limited to) GSM, GPRS, CDMA, IEEE 802.15, IEEE 802.11a / b / g / n / ac (Wi-Fi), Bluetooth, Zigbee, and Zwave.

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