STR is looking to solve complex problems in cyber physical systems by hiring a Senior Software Reverse Engineer to research and analyze vulnerabilities.
Requirements
- Experience with binary analysis of software/firmware
- Experience with disassembly tools, such as IDA Pro, Binary Ninja, or Ghidra
- Proficiency in one or more programming languages: C/C++, Python, etc.
- Proficiency in one or more Assembly Languages: x86, ARM, etc.
- General understanding of reverse engineering fundamentals: memory layout, calling conventions, etc.
- Vulnerability research and analysis
- Knowledge of weaponizing discovered vulnerabilities into exploits
Responsibilities
- Reverse engineering complex software or firmware targets, ranging from typical Windows/Linux binaries to embedded firmware running non-traditional computer architectures and operating systems
- Developing and applying automated reverse engineering and binary analysis tools to characterize protocols, interfaces, and functionality of target systems
- Developing innovative cybersecurity solutions
- Working in multi-discipline teams to tackle challenging problems from a wide variety of technologies to develop innovative cybersecurity solutions
- Performing vulnerability weaponization, exploit development, payload development, and exploit mitigation on a variety of challenging targets
- Documenting, demonstrating, and presenting research
- Solving real world problems that have an impact on national security
Other
- This position requires an Active Top Secret (TS) security clearance* , for which U.S. citizenship is needed by the U.S. Government
- Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity or related field plus a minimum of 5 years relevant experience (MS or PhD with equivalent work experience may also be considered)
- Work must be performed onsite.
- STR is committed to creating a collaborative learning environment that supports deep technical understanding and recognizes the contributions and achievements of all team members.
- Our work is challenging, and we go home at night knowing that we pushed the envelope of technology and made the world safer.
