We live in a complex and evolving security landscape.  The Cipher Brief helps you figure out how to navigate it and what it means.  Our unique start up website produces high-level analysis and reporting and offers expert and local perspective on national and global security issues that impact readers around the world. 

We’re looking for a Web Development Associate to create clean and sophisticated user experiences.  The ideal candidate should have an eye for artful design and possess superior user interface design skills. Please send your resume and cover letter to careers@thecipherbrief.com. 

Job Responsibilities

• An appropriate ‘find a way to yes’ attitude
• The ability to work collaboratively
• Prepares site by installing and configuring server software; installing programming language using authoring and formatting tools; ensuring cross-platform compatibility; establishing links
• Search Engine Optimization
• Upgrades site by updating content and graphics; monitoring performance and results; identifying and evaluating improvement options; introducing new technology
• Protects site by designing and installing security precautions
• Execute all visual design stages from concept to changes going live
• Proven work experience as a web designer; experience with Drupal and PHP strongly preferred
• Proficiency in HTML, CSS and JavaScript for rapid prototyping
• Excellent visual design skills with sensitivity to user-system interaction
• Up-to-date with the latest Web trends, techniques and technologies
• BS/MS in applicable fields
• Proficiency in Photoshop, Illustrator or other visual design and wire-framing tools
• BS/MS in applicable fields
• Excellent communication and presentation skills