How to apply**To apply for this position, please go to http://www.umjobs.org, keyword search 103407** class="annualparagraph"A cover letter and resume are required; the cover letter must be PAGE 1 of your resume. The letter should: class="annualparagraph" class="annualparagraph"(1) specifically outline the reasons for your interest in the position; class="annualparagraph"(2) outline your particular skills and experience that directly relate to this position; and class="annualparagraph"(3) include your current or ending salary. class="annualparagraph" class="annualparagraph"Job Summaryrere class="annualparagraph"Merit Network Inc., a nonprofit corporation owned and governed by Michigan's public universities, owns and operates America's longest-running regional research and education network. In 1966, Michigan's public universities created Merit as a shared resource to help meet their common need for networking assistance. Since its formation, Merit Network has remained on the forefront of research and education networking expertise and services. Merit provides high-performance networking solutions to Michigan's public universities, colleges, K-12 organizations, libraries, state government, healthcare, and other non-profit organizations. class="annualparagraph" class="annualparagraph"For more information: www.merit.edu.rererere class="annualparagraph"Merit Network Inc. is seeking a candidate to participate in research projects in cybersecurity technologies. The candidate will be an active participant in current development of the Michigan Cyber Range and its associated research and education projects, as well as assist in the preparation of new grant proposals. As the member of Meritrsquo;s Red Team, the candidate will plan, and execute cyber warfare exercises as part of the Michigan Cyber Rangersquo;s education and training mission. class="annualparagraph" class="annualparagraph"In addition, the candidate will also coordinate activities with other groups in and outside of Merit. The candidate will conduct a variety of programming tasks including program design, program coding, debugging, and documentation for software/systems and applications programs. Assignments are generally of a challenging technical nature. class="annualparagraph" class="annualparagraph"Responsibilities rere class="annualparagraph"The candidate is expected to perform the following; participate in research activit