Cipher Tech Solutions

FUTURE NEED - Not a current vacancy. If you apply, this could be a multi-year process.Location: Linthicum, MDDescription:Do you love to take things apart? Have you ever played with Ghidra and/or IDA Pro disassemblers? Can you fluently read x86 / x64 assembly? Cipher Tech seeks Reverse Engineers/Malware Analysts, who also love the traditional side of software development! This job will require that you undergo and pass a security clearance investigation prior to work start. We have the ability to sponsor those that can demonstrate talent and who have a passion for National Security!We invite rising college seniors studying Computer Science or Engineering to apply!The candidate will be primarily focused on conducting Malware Analysis/Reverse Engineering activities using a combination of static and dynamic tools. The purpose of the analysis is to identify indicators and functionality for the purposes of generating analytic reports.Regardless of whether you are applying to a software developer or reverse engineer position, if your application is approved, we will test you on both skills as part of our hiring process. At this time, the majority of our open positions require an aptitude in both domains.Requirements:Must be a US Citizen (No Exceptions)Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Computer Engineering, Math, (or closely related), OR be within 12 months of graduating with that degreeAdvanced Experience in computer engineering or a related field with in-depth knowledge of software reverse engineering and/or software development.Experience with x86 and x64 Assembly, C, and C++Experience using static analysis tools such as IDA Pro and dynamic analysis tools including debuggers.Proficiency in Windows OS Internals and API's.Excellent customer service and communication skills as well as the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.Strong leadership interpersonal and verbal/written communications skills that enable the ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment. Desirable:Proficiency in development for IDA ProExperience in mobile development (Android, iOS)Experience with Linux and Mac Operating SystemsBenefits:Mission focused work environmentSubsidized medical/dental/vision insuranceHSA contributions401k matchingHoliday and Paid Time Off (PTO)Monthly WAN parties & quarterly eventsFlexible hoursRemote work is not an option. We do offer relocation assistance. Please see our careers page or inquire with your recruiter about the terms and conditions.Salary and other Compensation:Hourly Rate Range: $43.27-79.33The salary range for this position is subject not only to the hire's skills, education, expertise, and years of experience, but also to features of the final position offered to the hire: including, but not limited to the location of the position, clearance required for the position, and the contract associated with the position. See our Perks & Benefits page for a general description of benefits and other potential compensation benefits: https://www.ciphertechsolutions.com/careers/perks-benefits/About Us:At Cipher Tech Solutions, Inc. (Cipher Tech), we take great pride in supporting some of the most mission critical work in the Department of Defense and the Intelligence Community. The majority of our company is comprised of extremely talented software developers who write production tools which directly support one of two missions: digital forensics and malware reverse engineering.Digital forensics is the practice of extracting and processing evidence from computers, phones, tablets, cameras, flash-drives, and just about any other form of digital media. The results of our work are then used to support federal and military law enforcement, counterintelligence, and counter terrorist activities.Malware reverse engineering is the practice of analyzing malicious code. The goal of a reverse engineer is to understand how the malicious code works and determine facts such as:*How did it infect the victim's computer *What kind of information it is seeking to steal *How is it communicating with the author (actor) *Who that actor might be.Vaccination Notice:Please be aware that you are applying for a position to work as a federal contractor. As such, Cipher Tech will require, and your employment will be subject to, such vaccinations as are required by federal, state, and local law requirements.Important Security Clearance Information:Be aware that you are applying for a job that requires a U.S. Government Security Clearance. If you do not already hold a US government security clearance, we do have the ability to sponsor an application for security clearance, however, be advised that this can be a multi-year process and Cipher Tech cannot leave positions open indefinitely.The U.S. government will not issue security clearances to recent users of illegal drugs. On your application to us, you must acknowledge that you have not engaged in any illegal drug use within the past twelve months (illegal drug use includes, but is not limited to, the use of illegal substances, the misuse of prescriptions, the misuse of over-the-counter substances, and the use of medical or recreational marijuana (or its derivatives) that may be deemed legal at the state level but is still considered illegal by the federal government). NOTE: CIPHER TECH WILL NOT DISCRIMINATE AGAINST ANY QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WITH A DISABILITY OR A RECORD OF A DISABILITY, INCLUDING ILLEGAL DRUG USERS WHO HAVE RECENTLY SOUGHT PROFESSIONAL TREATMENT FOR A DRUG PROBLEM. --Cipher Tech is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All hiring and employment decisions are made on the basis of business requirements, performance, and merit with no regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, or other protected status.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.
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