Analyze software, firmware, binaries, protocols, and system behavior to identify potential vulnerabilities
Develop, test, debug, and document cyber tools, proof-of-concept exploits, and supporting research software
Use debuggers, decompilers, disassemblers, emulators, and other low-level analysis tools to understand target behavior
Collaborate with senior researchers to develop new vulnerability research techniques and solve challenging technical problems
Build expertise in reverse engineering, exploit development, operating system internals, embedded systems, and computer architecture
What Qualifications You'll Bring
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Cybersecurity, or a related technical field
2+ years of relevant professional experience
Programming experience in languages such as C, C++, and Python through academic projects, internships, research, or professional experience
Familiarity with low-level software concepts including memory management, processes, threads, and operating system fundamentals
Familiarity with a decompiler/disassembler such as Ghidra, IDA Pro, or Binary Ninja
Familiarity with at least one instruction set architecture, such as x86/x86-64, ARM/AArch64, or MIPS
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and an interest in understanding how complex systems work at a low level
Demonstrated interest in vulnerability research, reverse engineering, exploit development, embedded systems, or related technical security disciplines
Familiarity with common exploitation concepts and mitigations such as memory corruption, DEP/NX, ASLR, and stack protections
What Desired Skills You'll Bring
Internship, academic research, independent research, Capture the Flag (CTF), or other hands-on experience involving reverse engineering, vulnerability research, or exploit development
Experience reverse engineering embedded and Internet of Things (IoT) systems
Experience with Ghidra, IDA Pro, Binary Ninja, or similar reverse engineering tools
Experience using debuggers such as GDB, WinDbg, or LLDB
Experience with emulation or virtualization technologies such as QEMU
Knowledge of networking protocols and network protocol analysis
Experience with embedded software development, firmware analysis, microcontrollers, or hardware debugging
Participation in cybersecurity competitions, vulnerability research projects, open-source projects, or publication of independent technical research
Security Clearance Requirement
Must have an active Top Secret clearance
Must be able to obtain and maintain SCI and/or SAP accesses
U.S. Citizenship is required
Security Clearance Requirement
An active Top Secret security clearance is required for this position.
This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.
The Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what’s next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.
Salary Range: $88,400.00 - $154,700.00
Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.
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