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Security Product Reverse Engineer

Sterling, VA · On-site

$122K - $253K/yr

Nightwing provides technically advanced full-spectrum cyber, data operations, systems integration ... Perform reverse engineering of security products to identify vulnerabilities, weaknesses, and ...

Nightwing

Senior Principal Reverse Engineer

Arlington, VA

$144K - $199K/yr

Nightwing provides technically advanced full-spectrum cyber, data operations, systems integration ... The ideal candidates will have strong reverse engineering skills and deep understanding of threat ...

Nightwing

Senior Principal Reverse Engineer

Arlington, VA · On-site

$144K - $199K/yr

Nightwing provides technically advanced full-spectrum cyber, data operations, systems integration ... The Subject Matter Expert Hardware Reverse Engineers will provide specialized expertise in hardware ...

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Security Product Reverse Engineer

Nightwing

Sterling, VA • On-site

$122K - $253K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

Nightwing provides technically advanced full-spectrum cyber, data operations, systems integration and intelligence mission support services to meet our customers' most demanding challenges. Our capabilities include cyber space operations, cyber defense and resiliency, vulnerability research, ubiquitous technical surveillance, data intelligence, lifecycle mission enablement, and software modernization. Nightwing brings disruptive technologies, agility, and competitive offerings to customers in the intelligence community, defense, civil, and commercial markets.
Nightwing is seeking an experienced Security Product Reverse Engineer (RE) to support advanced security research and development efforts. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in reverse engineering, vulnerability research, and low-level system analysis across modern operating systems and security products. This is a contract role requiring hands-on technical excellence and proven experience working with complex security technologies.
Key Responsibilities
  • Perform reverse engineering of security products to identify vulnerabilities, weaknesses, and design flaws
  • Conduct in-depth source code analysis and comprehensive code audits
  • Develop, test, and debug tooling and exploits in C, C++, and Python
  • Analyze binaries and firmware using industry-standard reverse engineering tools
  • Conduct vulnerability research (VR) on operating system internals and security mechanisms
  • Support development and testing of Computer Network Exploits (CNEs) against commercial and embedded security products
  • Document findings clearly and communicate technical results to stakeholders

Required Qualifications
  • Current TS/SCI with Poly Clearance
  • Minimum 3 years of experience developing, testing, and debugging software in C, C++, and Python
  • Minimum 3 years of demonstrated experience using IDA Pro and/or Ghidra for reverse engineering
  • Minimum 3 years of experience performing source code analysis and code auditing
  • At least 3 years of hands-on Vulnerability Research (VR) experience in one or more of the following environments:
    • Windows internals
    • Linux kernel
    • macOS (OS X) internals
  • Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience developing and testing CNEs against at least one of the following security product families:
    • Personal Security Products
    • Security Appliances
    • Embedded Operating System security solutions
Preferred Skills
  • Strong understanding of operating system internals and memory management
  • Experience with obfuscation, anti-debugging, and anti-reverse engineering techniques
  • Familiarity with exploit mitigations and bypass strategies
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and documentation skills

Please Note: This position is contingent upon contract award.
Salary & Benefits
The salary associated with this position ($122,000-$253,000) is commensurate with the selected candidate's qualifications, years of relevant experience, and demonstrated level of expertise. Compensation will be determined based on these factors to ensure alignment with skills, responsibilities, and market standards.
Nightwing offers medical, vision and dental insurance coverage in addition to a 401k plan, PTO, Holidays, and additional insurances.
Nightwing is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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