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Modern Technology Solutions, Inc.

$121K - $166K/yr

... reverse engineering. * Work with DoD Anti-Tamper Evaluation Teams to understand current designs and ... identify vulnerabilities to foreign and adversary exploitation. * Assist efforts to improve US ...

Leidos

Senior Security Engineer

Columbus, OH · On-site

$131K - $237K/yr

You will be embedded with software engineers, reverse engineers, and vulnerability researchers, hardening the infrastructure, supply chains and pipelines on while guiding their secure development.

HII's Mission Technologies division

$72K - $160K/yr

Our capabilities in cybersecurity, network architecture, reverse engineering, software and hardware ... Senior-level engineers will leverage advanced expertise to lead complex efforts across the full ...

Huntington Ingalls Industries

$72K - $160K/yr

Our capabilities in cybersecurity, network architecture, reverse engineering, software and hardware ... Senior-level engineers will leverage advanced expertise to lead complex efforts across the full ...

HII's Mission Technologies division

$72K - $169K/yr

Our capabilities in cybersecurity, network architecture, reverse engineering, software and hardware ... Senior Radar Systems Engineers will lead complex radar engineering efforts, driving system ...

Huntington Ingalls Industries

$72K - $169K/yr

Our capabilities in cybersecurity, network architecture, reverse engineering, software and hardware ... Senior Radar Systems Engineers will lead complex radar engineering efforts, driving system ...

Accenture

Senior Agentic Identity Security Manager

Columbus, OH · On-site

$110K - $151K/yr

You've been senior long enough to set direction, and you can still follow the implementation when ... Reverse-engineer how identity actually works in a client environment, then design what it should be

Accenture

Senior Agentic Identity Security Manager

Hartford, OH · On-site

$103K - $141K/yr

You've been senior long enough to set direction, and you can still follow the implementation when ... Reverse-engineer how identity actually works in a client environment, then design what it should be

Trew

Salesforce Developer Technical Lead

West Chester, OH · On-site

$52.25 - $69.25/hr

... with the Senior Salesforce Administrator, identifying dependencies and sequencing against the ... Proven ability to reverse-engineer undocumented custom applications and reconstruct in new ...

HII's Mission Technologies division

$78K - $167K/yr

Our capabilities in cybersecurity, network architecture, reverse engineering, software and hardware ... Senior Radar Software Engineer: * Designs, develops, tests, and maintains real-time embedded ...

Huntington Ingalls Industries

$78K - $167K/yr

Our capabilities in cybersecurity, network architecture, reverse engineering, software and hardware ... Senior Radar Software Engineer: * Designs, develops, tests, and maintains real-time embedded ...

Riverside Research

Systems Engineer

Dayton, OH · On-site

This position will work with senior systems engineers, PIR phenomenology experts, intelligence ... Experience with reverse engineering and/or distributed systems Global Comp This represents the ...

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As of Sep 11, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior reverse engineer in Ohio is $120,317.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $99,300.00 and $136,400.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Senior Reverse Engineers are experienced professionals who analyze software, hardware, or systems to understand their design, functionality, and vulnerabilities. They often work to deconstruct compiled code or firmware to identify security flaws, ensure software compliance, or aid in malware analysis. Their expertise is crucial in cybersecurity, forensics, and software interoperability, as they help organizations protect against threats and improve system resilience. Senior Reverse Engineers typically have advanced knowledge of programming languages, debugging tools, and operating systems. They may also lead teams, mentor junior engineers, and contribute to strategic security initiatives.

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To thrive as a Senior Reverse Engineer, you need deep expertise in software analysis, assembly language, malware analysis, and computer architecture, often supported by a degree in computer science or related fields. Proficiency with tools such as IDA Pro, Ghidra, OllyDbg, and experience with debuggers and disassemblers are typically required. Analytical thinking, attention to detail, and strong problem-solving abilities are crucial soft skills that set top performers apart. These skills and tools are vital for dissecting complex software, identifying vulnerabilities, and developing effective security solutions.

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Senior Reverse Engineers often encounter challenges such as heavily obfuscated or packed binaries, lack of documentation, and anti-reverse engineering techniques implemented by developers. These obstacles require deep knowledge of assembly language, debugging tools, and creative problem-solving skills. Collaboration with other security professionals, such as malware analysts or incident responders, is also common to share insights and overcome particularly difficult cases. Staying up-to-date with evolving software protection methods is essential for continued success in this role.

What is the difference between Senior Reverse Engineer vs Malware Analyst?

AspectSenior Reverse EngineerMalware Analyst
Required CredentialsBachelor's in Computer Science, cybersecurity certifications (e.g., GREM, OSCP)Bachelor's in Cybersecurity, malware analysis certifications (e.g., GREM, GIAC)
Work EnvironmentSecurity firms, tech companies, government agenciesSecurity firms, government agencies, incident response teams
Industry UsageAnalyzing complex software, debugging, reverse engineering binariesDetecting, analyzing, and mitigating malware threats
Comparison FocusDeep reverse engineering skills, software analysisMalware detection and threat analysis

While both roles require cybersecurity expertise and reverse engineering skills, Senior Reverse Engineers focus on analyzing software at a code level, often working on complex binaries and software vulnerabilities. Malware Analysts specialize in identifying and understanding malicious code to mitigate threats. Both roles are vital in cybersecurity but differ in their primary focus and daily tasks.

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System Security Engineer - Senior

On-site

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc.
Engineering Professional Services • 501 - 1,000 employees
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$121K - $166K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 25 days ago

Job description

How you will contribute to our National Security and Defense mission:
As an Engineer with MTSI, you will be responsible for supporting customers in Special Access Programs (SAP) and Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) facilities. You will interact daily with program managers, other engineers, financial managers, and industry subject matter experts across multiple Services supporting Department of Defense (DoD) Services and Agencies, and Intelligence Community (IC) customers. This position is located at Wright-Patterson AFB, OH.
You'll be a great fit for this role if:
  • You have a passion for DoD systems and advanced technologies.
  • You understand the urgent need to modernize and support our defense systems and give our troops the best possible tools.
  • You are driven to make a meaningful impact through your work.
  • You are passionate about continuous learning and growth, and you seek opportunities to challenge yourself.
  • You have attention to detail and provide excellent customer service in a professional environment.
  • You are a great teammate.

Personnel performing in this position are experienced and motivated engineering professionals with the necessary skills to support the DoD Anti-Tamper Executive Agent Field Program Office (ATEA FPO) with the following:
  • Provide engineering support in requirements identification, evaluation, testing and integration, specifically with Program Protection planning and anti-tamper methodologies.
  • Provide engineering support for technology and product acquisitions to include long-term planning, request for proposal (RFP) development, and technical oversight of ongoing projects.
  • Assess acquired capabilities in achieving system design requirements and specifications.
  • Identify technologies and evaluate system/subsystem design functions and improvements to protect Critical Program Information (CPI).
  • Develop plans to assess security features of Government Off-The-Shelf (GOTS) and Commercial Off-The Shelf (COTS) components for CPI susceptibility/vulnerability to exploitation and reverse engineering.
  • Work with DoD Anti-Tamper Evaluation Teams to understand current designs and identify vulnerabilities to foreign and adversary exploitation.
  • Assist efforts to improve US weapons system anti-tamper/anti-exploitation design, development, manufacturing, training, and sustainment.
  • Provide support to Anti-Tamper courses by teaching modules to industry and Government participants, and assist with curriculum development and updates, as required.

Responsibilities:
This position requires a thorough understanding of the DoD systems engineering process, as well as policy and procedures in the acquisition, manufacturing, fielding, and sustainment, modernization and disposal of new, existing and future weapons systems and capabilities, with specific experience in weapon system Program Protectionplanning and microelectronics. Personnel shall be experienced and motivated engineering professionals with the necessary skills to support the ATEA FPO by accomplishing highly technical tasks in a classified work environment. Personnel shall apply knowledge of and expertise in DoD, AF and common engineering and scientific principles, criteria, and procedures to improve planned and existing weapon system manufacture, operations, re-manufacture and de-militarization operations and oversight. It is highly desired that personnel in this position have expertise in understanding integrated circuitry, industry standard processors, and memory chips and have familiarity with methodologies for reverse engineering electronic systems and integrated circuitry.
Your essential job functions will include but may not be limited to:
  • Assist in translating user requirements into system requirements, which will be used to design, develop, fabricate, test and evaluate systems, subsystems and equipment for deployment.
  • Support and conduct engineering performance, effectiveness, cost effectiveness, cost performance, lifecycle cost, producibility, maintainability, supportability, reliability, technical and schedule risk assessment and scheduling trade-off studies.
  • Support and conduct systems analyses to include, but not limited to, system design/design feasibility and state-of-the-art assessment.
  • Perform technical/mission analyses of existing and potential operational requirements, assist in developing system concepts, and perform technological/trade-off study assessments of proposed designs.
  • Provide systems/subsystems integration support for the acquisition, development and verification of systems and equipment.
  • Review specifications, including system, system segment and equipment specifications, and Interface Control Documents (ICDs) involved in programs.
  • Assist with the development of requirements and technology needs into action plans and policies necessary to improve and retain world class manufacturing, operations, re-manufacturing and de-militarization of weapon system capabilities.
  • Apply engineering principles and technical understanding of subject matter material into initial development, modification/updates/revisions, and maintenance of technical Anti-Tamper Security Classification Guides (SCG) using technical writing skills.
  • Teach learning modules within Anti-Tamper courses to industry and Government participants, and assist in curriculum development, as required.

Qualifications Required:
  • Minimum of 10 years of relevant DoD work experience (years of experience may be waiverable with customer approval).
  • No less than three (3) years' experience in a SAP and/or SCI environment within the last five (5) years (SAP/SCI experience may be waiverable with customer approval).

Education:
  • BS and MS degree in Electrical, Radar, Software, Microelectronics, or Computer Engineering (Master's degree may be waiverable with customer approval).

Clearance Requirements:
  • Possess an active Top Secret security clearance, based upon a Single Scope Background (SSBI/SBPR).
  • Must be eligible for Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and Special Access Programs (SAP) access.

Even better if you have these desired skills:
  • Experience with Program Protection planning and implementation in weapon system programs.
  • Experience evaluating current fielded weapons systems to determine anti-tamper and reverse engineering susceptibility based on vendor design.
  • Experience identifying susceptibility of critical protected information from exploitation and reverse engineering.
  • Experience supporting development of industry and DoD standards for future weapons systems to improve resistance to reverse engineering exploitation.
  • Experience working with industry to assess tamper resistance of current weapons systems within the acquisition development cycle.

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