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STR

Associate Software Reverse Engineer

Woburn, MA · On-site

$91K - $125K/yr

Reverse engineering complex software or firmware targets, ranging from typical Windows/Linux binaries to embedded firmware running non-traditional computer architectures and operating systems

Nightwing

Senior Principal Reverse Engineer

Arlington, VA · On-site

$144K - $199K/yr

Citizenship - Must have an active TS/SCI clearance - Must be able to obtain DHS Suitability - 10+ years of experience in hardware reverse engineering or embedded systems analysis ...

Nwis

Senior Principal Reverse Engineer

Arlington, VA · On-site

$144K - $199K/yr

Responsibilities: -Conduct comprehensive hardware reverse engineering of OT and ICS devices -Analyze network-edge devices and embedded systems compromised by advanced threats -Perform deep-dive ...

CACI

Cyber Reverse Engineer, Senior

Sterling, VA · On-site

Analyze and reverse engineer software binaries and embedded firmware on traditional and embedded systems to identify functional behavior. Conduct code review and vulnerability analysis on software ...

Two Six Technologies

Hardware Reverse Engingeer

Herndon, VA · On-site

$127K - $167K/yr

Reverse engineer and analyze complex embedded systems designs to identify functional behaviors and facilitate deeper vulnerability analysis. * Identify and exploit key system components, including ...

STR

Principal Software Reverse Engineer

Melbourne, FL · On-site

... embedded firmware running non-traditional computer architectures and operating systems • Developing and applying automated reverse engineering and binary analysis tools to characterize protocols ...

Nightwing

Senior Principal Reverse Engineer

Arlington, VA · On-site

$144K - $199K/yr

Responsibilities: - Conduct comprehensive hardware reverse engineering of OT and ICS devices - Analyze network-edge devices and embedded systems compromised by advanced threats - Perform deep-dive ...

STR

Software Reverse Engineer

Arlington, VA

$112K - $154K/yr

Reverse engineering complex software or firmware targets, ranging from typical Windows/Linux binaries to embedded firmware running non-traditional computer architectures and operating systems

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Associate Software Reverse Engineer

Woburn, MA • On-site

STR
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$91K - $125K/yr

Full-time

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Job description

STR is hiring an Associate Software Reverse Engineer who has a passion for research and analysis of vulnerabilities in cyber physical systems. Work must be performed onsite.

What you'll do:

  • Reverse engineering complex software or firmware targets, ranging from typical Windows/Linux binaries to embedded firmware running non-traditional computer architectures and operating systems
  • Developing and applying automated reverse engineering and binary analysis tools to characterize protocols, interfaces, and functionality of target systems
  • Developing innovative cybersecurity solutions
  • Working in multi-discipline teams to tackle challenging problems from a wide variety of technologies to develop innovative cybersecurity solutions
  • Performing vulnerability weaponization, exploit development, payload development, and exploit mitigation on a variety of challenging targets
  • Documenting, demonstrating, and presenting research
  • Solving real world problems that have an impact on national security

Who you are:

  • This position requires an Active Top Secret (TS) security clearance, for which U.S. citizenship is needed by the U.S. Government
  • BS, MS or PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity or related field (or equivalent work experience)
  • Experience with binary analysis of software/firmware
  • Experience with disassembly tools, such as IDA Pro, Binary Ninja, or Ghidra
  • Proficiency in one or more programming languages: C/C++, Python, etc.
  • Proficiency in one or more Assembly Languages: x86, ARM, etc.
  • General understanding of reverse engineering fundamentals: memory layout, calling conventions, etc.

Nice to haves:

  • Vulnerability research and analysis
  • Knowledge of weaponizing discovered vulnerabilities into exploits
  • Implant or software patch development
  • Familiarity with binary emulation or vulnerability research, including tools such as QEMU or AFL++
  • Experience with DSP architectures, such as Texas Instruments, STMicroelectronics, NXP, or Analog Devices.
  • Knowledge of operating system internals including memory/process/thread management
  • Embedded systems or firmware analysis
  • Experience development custom emulation tools to enable dynamic analysis
  • Disassembler/decompiler module development
  • Experience analyzing and reconstructing code/data flow
  • Automated reverse engineering or software analysis tool development
  • Experience debugging software without source code
  • Knowledge of binary file structures and formats
  • Experience analyzing protocols or message structures
  • Knowledge of anti-reverse engineering techniques
  • Knowledge of intrusion detection and anti-malware systems and techniques

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $91,000 - $125,000

The salary range listed is based on external market data. Offers are based on factors, such as but not limited to, the candidate's experience, education, training, key skills/critical skills, security clearances, and prevailing market and business conditions.

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