Roles and Responsibilities
The department is looking for a Cyber Reverse Engineer to join our team. In this role you will use and gain experience with:
Perform reverse engineering across multiple hardware architectures, including x86, ARM, MIPS, PowerPC, and other processor families.
Analyze network systems and communication protocols to understand functionality, identify weaknesses, and support security assessments.
Work extensively with assembly language to inspect, interpret, and modify low-level software behavior across diverse platforms.
Utilize reverse engineering and debugging tools such as Ghidra, IDA Pro, and emulators to analyze binaries, investigate system behavior, and troubleshoot complex issues.
Research and work within operating system internals, including kernel-level components and driver development.
Apply knowledge of computer networking and cybersecurity principles to assess system security, detect threats, and support defensive and offensive analysis efforts.
Conduct vulnerability discovery, triage, and technical analysis to identify security flaws and evaluate their impact.
Design, develop, and maintain software and analysis tooling in C and Python to support research, automation, and operational objectives.
Basic Qualifications
Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 3 years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD; or equivalent combination of related education and work experience.
Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related engineering discipline and 3 years of work experience
Experience with Reverse Engineering and Debugging Tools (Ghidra, IDA Pro, Emulators, etc.)
Experience with Assembly Languages (x86, ARM, MIPS, PowerPC, etc.)
Experience reverse engineering compiled binaries
Experience programming in C and Python
High level desire to help their nation solve its most critical challenges
Ability to work with others to solve challenging technical problems
This position requires a Top-Secret/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph clearance
Per the U.S. Government’s eligibility requirements for a clearance, U.S.
This position has an on-site requirement of 5 days a week on-site
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with various IDEs (MS Visual Studio, Eclipse, etc.) and collaboration tools
Experience extending Ghidra functionality via Java and Python
Experience with Linux and Linux command line tools
Experience with software development principles, tools, and techniques
Experience with software development with higher and lower-level languages
Advanced experience with three or more basic qualifications
- This requisition requires the candidate to have a minimum of the following clearance(s):
- Top Secret/SCI/Polygraph
- This requisition requires the hired candidate to have or obtain, within one year from the date of hire, the following clearance(s):
- Top Secret/SCI/Polygraph
Salary compensation range and midpoint
$129,200 - $161,500 - $193,800 Annual
Work Location Type
Onsite
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