Job OverviewWe are seeking a highly skilled Cyber Capability Developer to support the research, development, and deployment of advanced cyber capabilities in support of national security missions. The selected candidate will conduct reverse engineering, vulnerability research, malware analysis, exploit development, and software capability development against a wide range of operating systems, applications, embedded devices, and network technologies.
This position requires a deep understanding of low-level system internals, assembly language, software development, and offensive cyber tradecraft. The Cyber Capability Developer will collaborate with software engineers, and cyber developers to develop and deploy innovative capabilities that enable cyberspace operations and mission success.
ResponsibilitiesEssential Job Duties:Reverse Engineering & Vulnerability Research
- Perform static and dynamic analysis of software, firmware, operating systems, and malicious code.
- Reverse engineer compiled binaries to understand functionality, identify vulnerabilities, and assess security controls.
- Analyze proprietary protocols, file formats, and communications mechanisms.
- Conduct vulnerability discovery and root-cause analysis.
- Assess exploitability of identified weaknesses.
- Analyze anti-analysis, anti-debugging, and obfuscation techniques.
Capability Development
- Design, develop, test, and maintain cyber capabilities supporting requirements.
- Develop custom tools and automation using C, C++, Rust, Python, Go, or similar languages.
- Create software modules supporting collection, persistence, access, and mission objectives.
- Integrate developed capabilities into existing platforms and toolsets.
- Participate in secure software development and DevSecOps pipelines.
Technical Analysis
- Research emerging technologies, operating systems, applications, and embedded devices.
- Conduct protocol analysis and network traffic inspection.
- Evaluate security architectures and identify potential attack vectors.
- Perform technical assessments of commercial and government systems.
- Produce technical documentation, reports, and briefings for stakeholders.
Collaboration
- Work closely with cyber operators, mission planners, intelligence personnel, and software developers.
- Provide technical guidance on exploitation opportunities and capability limitations.
- Support testing, validation, and deployment activities.
- Mentor junior developers and researchers in reverse engineering methodologies.
developers.
- Provide technical guidance on exploitation opportunities and capability limitations.
- Support testing, validation, and deployment activities.
- Mentor junior developers and researchers in reverse engineering methodologies.
Key Responsibilities:- Advanced knowledge of computer networking concepts, cybersecurity principles, and risk management practices.
- Ability to analyze complex software and hardware systems to identify vulnerabilities.
- Ability to develop innovative cyber capabilities under tight mission timelines.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to communicate highly technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Ability to work independently within highly classified environments.
Job RequirementsMandatory:Education
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, or related discipline.
Experience
- 5+ years of experience in reverse engineering, vulnerability research, exploit development, or cyber capability development.
- Experience analyzing Windows, Linux, Android, embedded systems, or network devices.
- Experience developing software in low-level and high-level programming languages.
Technical Skills
- Reverse engineering frameworks - Ghidra (preferred), IDA Pro, Binary Ninja, and Radare2.
- Debugging and dynamic analysis using WinDbg, x64dbg, GDB, and LLDB.
- Proficiency with x86/x64 Assembly, ARM Assembly, C/C++, and Python.
- Strong understanding of operating system internals, memory management, process execution, networking protocols, secure coding principles, and vulnerability research techniques.
Security Requirements
- U.S. Citizenship required.
- Active Secret clearance required.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI clearance.
Preferred:- U.S. Cyber Command missions
- Service Cyber Components
- Intelligence Community programs
- Advanced cyber R&D organizations
- Vulnerability research laboratories
- Red Team or cyber effects operations
DisclosuresChugach Government Solutions supports pay transparency and is committed to equitable and competitive compensation practices. Compensation for this role will be determined based on factors including job responsibilities, experience, skills, internal equity, geographic location, and applicable contract requirements. Where required by law, compensation ranges will be provided to candidates during the hiring process.
