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ICR, Inc.

Cyber Reverse Engineer - Aurora, CO

Aurora, CO

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Cyber Reverse Engineer Aurora, CO Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis for this position. ICR has opportunities available for experienced and motivated Cyber Reverse Engineers. Essential ...

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Cyber Reverse Engineer - Mason, OH

Mason, OH

$78.85K - $236.58K/yr

Cyber Reverse Engineer Mason, OH Full-Time / On-site Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis. ICR has opportunities available for experienced and motivated Cyber Reverse Engineers.

Battelle

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Columbus, OH · On-site

May oversee lower-level staff in extracting and preparing data related to vulnerability research and/or cyber reverse engineering for analysis. Key Qualifications * Bachelor's in Computer Science ...

GDIT

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Annapolis Junction, MD

$221K - $299K/yr

Cyber and IT Risk Management Job Qualifications: Skills: Arm Assembly, C/C++, Java, Python Software Development, Reverse Engineering Software Certifications: None Experience: 10 + years of related ...

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Reston, VA · On-site

This position will support mission-critical efforts related to cyber capabilities and advanced ... In this role you will lead reverse engineering efforts to analyze and understand software binaries ...

HII's Mission Technologies division

$160K - $200K/yr

Warfare Systems comprises cyber and mission IT; electronic warfare; and C5ISR systems. HII works ... Our capabilities in cybersecurity, network architecture, reverse engineering, software and hardware ...

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As of May 30, 2026, the average yearly pay for freelance cyber reverse engineer in the United States is $134,615.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $124,500.00 and $140,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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AspectFreelance Cyber Reverse EngineerFreelance Malware Analyst
CredentialsKnowledge of reverse engineering tools, certifications like GREM or OSCP helpfulUnderstanding of malware behavior, certifications like GREM or GIAC certifications
Work EnvironmentTypically involved in analyzing binary files, reverse engineering softwareFocuses on analyzing malicious code, malware samples, and threat detection
Industry UsageUsed in cybersecurity firms, security teams, and consultingCommon in incident response, threat intelligence, and security research

While both roles require cybersecurity expertise and familiarity with malicious code, Freelance Cyber Reverse Engineers primarily focus on dissecting software to understand its inner workings, whereas Freelance Malware Analysts specialize in analyzing malware samples to identify threats. Both roles often overlap but serve different aspects of cybersecurity analysis.

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Cyber Reverse Engineer, Senior

Cyber Reverse Engineer, Senior

CACI International, Inc.

Sterling, VA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Posted 26 days ago

Job description

Job Title: Cyber Reverse Engineer, Senior
Job Category: Engineering
Time Type: Full time
Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Top Secret
Employee Type: Regular
Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 25%
Type of Travel: Continental US
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The Opportunity:
Join our unique team solving wide-ranging national security cyber and hardware challenges. Use your skills in interesting projects involving cyber reverse engineering and vulnerability research. Responsibilities include investigating embedded software/hardware devices, understanding digital communication implementations, and analyzing embedded binaries for protocol vulnerabilities. An ideal candidate can balance multiple projects in a fast-paced, interdisciplinary, R&D environment. The candidate excels at working effectively individually and on a team through their excellent communication skills and technical acumen.
Be part of a CACI department with an expanding range of programs focusing on Cyber Operations, where you get to grow on and between programs with peers who are dedicated to advancing national security. Participate in interesting team events where you get to engage with your co-workers and expand your career network. We have an engaging environment with a management team focused on growing your career and making you a part of our future. We offer bonus compensation plans that demonstrate our appreciation for your dedication to the program and being a part of our team. You'll get paid for cyber events and training, such as our Capture the Flag Events, Internal Research and Development opportunities, as well as prepaid courses to nationally recognized certification courses to grow your career.
Responsibilities:
  • 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/firmware to identify potential weaknesses or access vectors.
  • Perform protocol analysis of communication channels.
  • Perform static and dynamic analysis of software and firmware using tools like IDA Pro, Ghidra, x64Dbd, GDB, and Sysinternals to research the behavior of binaries.
  • Perform pattern analysis to identify critical information.
  • Draft and deliver technical reports related to the scope, nature, and characteristics of the assessed software/firmware to both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Brief the customer and accurately capture in writing the findings of your analysis.

Qualifications:
Required:
  • Active TS clearance with ability to obtain SCI
  • Bachelors of Science degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering. Seven (7) years of relevant work experience may be substituted for a Master's degree.
  • Experience analyzing and reverse engineering Assembly binaries (x86 and/or ARM, AVR)
  • Experience with scripting languages such as Python and Unix Shell scripts
  • Experience using virtualization technologies (VMware, VirtualBox, Docker)
  • Experience using binary analysis tools such as IDA Pro, Ghidra, WinDbg, Binary Ninja
  • Experience reverse engineering embedded firmware images
  • Experience with user/system level emulation tools such as Qemu

Desired:
  • Understanding of software development using C/C++ for Linux and/or Windows OS systems
  • Active TS/SCI or TS/SCI Polygraph clearance
  • Understanding of embedded firmware development for various microcontroller families
  • Understanding of techniques for binary analysis to identify functionality and vulnerabilities in various applications, embedded firmware, systems and communications
  • Understanding of memory management concepts (Heap, Stack, Virtual Memory)
  • Familiarity with encryption & hashing methods and algorithms (3DES, AES, RSA, MD5, SHA, CRC, etc.)
  • Background in ethical hacking and/or testing software vulnerabilities with a working knowledge of hacking tools and techniques such as memory corruption exploits, buffer overflows, rootkits, protocol poisoning, MetaSploit, nmap, etc.
  • Reverse Engineering Certifications (e.g. GIAC Reverse Engineering Malware (GREM) )
  • Cybersecurity certifications (e.g. OSCP, OSED, Security+)

What You Can Expect:
A culture of integrity.
At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you'll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer's missions and driven by a higher purpose - to ensure the safety of our nation.
An environment of trust.
CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You'll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.
A focus on continuous growth.
Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground - in your career and in our legacy.
Pay Range:
There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.
The proposed salary range for this position is:
$113,200 - $237,800
CACI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.

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