Job Summary- Seeking a Reverse Engineer to support cybersecurity and mission operations by analyzing malicious software, identifying threats, and developing detection and mitigation strategies
- This role focuses on reverse engineering binaries, evaluating adversary techniques, and producing actionable intelligence to strengthen system defenses
- The ideal candidate has strong experience with malware analysis, assembly code, and threat detection methodologies within complex networked environments
Primary Responsibilities- Analyze and reverse engineer malicious binaries to understand functionality, behavior, and intent
- Perform detailed analysis of assembly code to identify vulnerabilities and exploit techniques
- Identify and analyze Indicators of Compromise (IOCs) and Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs)
- Develop and maintain malware detection signatures using tools such as YARA and SNORT
- Conduct threat analysis and risk assessments, identifying vulnerabilities and potential attack vectors
- Provide mitigation strategies and remediation recommendations to reduce risk and improve security posture
- Apply knowledge of reverse engineering Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs) to support threat analysis
- Support network-based analysis to understand how malware interacts within enterprise environments
- Collaborate with cybersecurity and engineering teams to enhance detection, response, and defensive capabilities
- Document findings, methodologies, and recommendations to support knowledge sharing and operational response
Required Qualifications- Must have active Top Secret/SCI clearance with NSA Full Scope Polygraph
- Master's Degree with 9 years of relevant experience, Bachelor's Degree with 11 years of relevant experience, Associate's Degree with 13 years of in-depth relevant experience that is clearly related to the position
- Proficiency in reverse engineering and malware analysis
- Strong experience analyzing assembly code
- Familiarity with IOCs, APTs, and threat intelligence analysis
- Experience creating YARA and/or SNORT signatures
- Knowledge of computer networking and threat behaviors within networked systems
- Experience with reverse engineering TTPs
- Ability to identify risks and develop effective mitigation strategies
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Desired Qualifications- Experience supporting incident response or threat hunting operations
- Familiarity with cybersecurity tools and malware analysis platforms
- Experience working in classified or mission-critical environments
- Knowledge of emerging threat landscapes and adversary techniques
Exempt hourly position. 11 paid holidays, minimum of 3 weeks PTO, company sponsored group medical plan, company paid dental, vision, life insurance, and STD/LTD plans. Salary is dependent upon the candidate's experience and qualifications.
The pay range for this role is:
170,000 - 215,000 USD per year (Ft. Meade MD)
