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Freelance Cyber Reverse Engineer Jobs in California

STR

Principal Software Reverse Engineer

San Diego, CA

$204K - $284K/yr

STR is hiring a Principal Software Reverse Engineer who has a passion for research and analysis of vulnerabilities in cyber physical systems. This opportunity will be part of a multidisciplinary team ...

STR

Senior Reverse Engineer

San Diego, CA · On-site

$134K - $184K/yr

STR is hiring a Senior 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 ...

STR

Principal Software Reverse Engineer

San Diego, CA · On-site

Job Summary : STR is hiring a Principal Software Reverse Engineer who has a passion for research and analysis of vulnerabilities in cyber physical systems. This position offers an excellent ...

STR

Principal Software Reverse Engineer

San Diego, CA · On-site

$204K - $284K/yr

STR is hiring a Principal Software Reverse Engineer who has a passion for research and analysis of vulnerabilities in cyber physical systems. This opportunity will be part of a multidisciplinary team ...

STR

Principal Software Reverse Engineer

San Diego, CA · On-site

$204K - $284K/yr

STR is hiring a Principal Software Reverse Engineer who has a passion for research and analysis of vulnerabilities in cyber physical systems. This opportunity will be part of a multidisciplinary team ...

STR

Senior Reverse Engineer

San Diego, CA

$134K - $184K/yr

Reverse engineering complex software or firmware targets, ranging from typical Windows/Linux ... Working in multi-discipline teams to develop innovative offensive cyber solutions to challenging ...

STR

Senior Reverse Engineer

San Diego, CA · On-site

$134K - $184K/yr

STR is hiring a Senior 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 ...

STR

Embedded Systems Emulation Engineer

San Diego, CA · On-site

$110K - $151K/yr

... complex cyber-physical platforms to enable analysis, reverse engineering, and experimentation. We believe every employee brings a unique set of skills, experiences, and perspectives that are ...

STR

Embedded Systems Emulation Engineer

Carlsbad, CA · On-site

$110K - $151K/yr

... complex cyber-physical platforms to enable analysis, reverse engineering, and experimentation. We believe every employee brings a unique set of skills, experiences, and perspectives that are ...

STR

Embedded Systems Emulation Engineer

San Diego, CA · On-site

$110K - $151K/yr

... complex cyber-physical platforms to enable analysis, reverse engineering, and experimentation. We believe every employee brings a unique set of skills, experiences, and perspectives that are ...

STR

Embedded Systems Emulation Engineer

San Diego, CA · On-site

$110K - $151K/yr

... complex cyber-physical platforms to enable analysis, reverse engineering, and experimentation. We believe every employee brings a unique set of skills, experiences, and perspectives that are ...

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What is the difference between Freelance Cyber Reverse Engineer vs Freelance Malware Analyst?

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 - Monterey, CA

Cyber Reverse Engineer - Monterey, CA

ICR, Inc.

Monterey, CA • On-site

$78.85K - $243.59K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Posted 23 days ago

Job description

Cyber Reverse Engineer
Monterey, CA
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis.

ICR has opportunities available for experienced and motivated Cyber Reverse Engineers.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  • Conduct offensive and defensive research on embedded hardware and software.
  • Perform system security analysis on systems and/or software to understand and identify vulnerabilities.
  • Reverse engineering of binary applications, protocols and formats.
  • Design and development of software applications.
  • Document and communicate technical research results effectively to technical and non-technical user groups.

Required Skills and Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering.
  • Proficient in C, Python and x86/x64 assembly.
  • Knowledge of Windows and Linux System API and ABI.
  • Experience with hardware and software reverse engineering.
  • Understanding of static and dynamic software analysis tools and techniques.
  • Experience with reverse engineering tools, including IDA Pro and Wireshark.
  • Experience with reverse engineering RF communication systems and protocols.
  • Exceptional analytical skills and problem solving skills.
  • Good organization, decision making, and verbal and written communication skills.
  • High level of self-initiative and self-motivation with the ability to work under minimal supervision.
  • Ability to work effectively in small team settings to solve complex problems.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications
  • Active Top Secret Security Clearance with SSBI.
  • Experience debugging embedded systems.
  • Experience with ARM / MIPS / PPC assembly languages.
  • Experience with IDA Pro plugin and script development.
  • Knowledge of common wired and wireless network protocol structures.
  • Active participation in Capture the Flag (CTF) and/or software hacking competitions.
Salary Range: $78,853 - $243,589
This position offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes company equity, retirement plan, company-paid health care benefits, flexible paid time off policy, and opportunity for a raise and bonus during the year.
ICR, Inc. considers several factors when extending job offers, including but not limited to candidates’ key skills, relevant work and/or military experience, education, training, certifications and work location.
ICR is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor.

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