CNO Reverse Engineer

AnaVation, LLC; Hanover (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Vision insurance

401k with match

Competitive pay

Paid leave

Job summary

AnaVation, LLC is seeking a Level 2 CNO Reverse Engineer to perform reverse engineering across hardware, software and operating systems for DoD/IC applications in Hanover, MD. Candidates must have a TS/SCI clearance and five years of relevant experience, with strong coding skills in C/C++/Python and deep knowledge of Windows and Linux internals.

The role emphasizes producing reports, prototypes, and demonstrations, and requires on-site work in Hanover, Maryland.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizen with TS/SCI clearance and recent Full Scope Polygraph completion.
• Full-time on-site in Hanover, Maryland.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, cybersecurity, computer engineering, intelligence studies, information technology, or related technical discipline.
• Minimum of five (5) years of professional experience in software reverse engineering, vulnerability research, or low-level software analysis for DoD/IC/federal programs.
• Proficiency in C, C++, Python; experience building tools for cyber operations.
• Experience with Windows reverse engineering: user-mode, kernel-mode, and driver development.
• Experience with Linux kernel development and device drivers.

Responsibilities

• Reverse engineer hardware components, software apps, and OS for CNO tool design and development.
• Document and deliver reports, proofs-of-concept code, prototypes, and demonstrations.
• Create and present technical briefings on assigned projects.
• Develop, modify, and maintain production-quality software with clear engineering methodologies and decisions.
• Use version control tools (Subversion, CVS) for code management.

Skills

Assembly

C

C++

Python

Windows RE

Linux kernel

Malware analysis

Exploit development

Vulnerability research

DoD/IC experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Master's degree in CS / Cybersecurity

Tools

Subversion

CVS

Job description

Be Challenged and Make a Difference

In a world of technology, people make the difference. We believe if we invest in great people, then great things will happen. At AnaVation, we provide unmatched value to our customers and employees through innovative solutions and an engaging culture.

Description of Task to be Performed

Perform reverse engineering of hardware components, software applications and operating systems to determine functionality, code structure, and circuit design for use in the design and development of CNO tools and techniques. Document and deliver reports, proof‑of‑concept code, prototypes and hands‑on demonstrations. Author and participate in technical presentations on assigned projects. The Level 2 CNO Reverse Engineer shall possess the following capabilities: Program in Assembly, C, C#, C++, Java, Perl, or Python. Administer and use hardware and software reverse engineering tools. Program using CNO tools and techniques. Use software version control tools (e.g., Subversion and CVS). Create and brief technical presentations. Provide written reports, proof‑of‑concept code, prototypes, and hands‑on demonstrations of reverse engineering results. Provide/author and participate in technical presentations on assigned projects.

Required Qualifications

• Clearance: U.S. Citizen with an active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance and a Full Scope Polygraph (FSP) completed within the last two (2) years.
• Location: Full time on‑site in Hanover, Maryland.
• Experience and knowledge
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, Cybersecurity, Computer Engineering, Intelligence Studies, Information Technology, or a related technical discipline.
  • Minimum of five (5) years of professional experience performing software reverse engineering, vulnerability research, or low‑level software analysis supporting Department of Defense (DoD), Intelligence Community (IC), or Federal Government programs.
  • Demonstrated experience developing, modifying, and maintaining production‑quality software, with the ability to clearly explain software engineering methodologies, design decisions, and implementation approaches.
  • Proficiency in one or more of the following programming languages: C, C++, and Python, with experience developing tools, utilities, or mission applications supporting cyber operations.
  • Demonstrated experience conducting Windows software reverse engineering, including analysis of user‑mode and kernel‑mode applications, Windows kernel internals, and Windows driver development.
  • Experience with Linux kernel development, kernel module analysis, device driver development, and low‑level operating system internals.
  • Demonstrated experience performing software reverse engineering as a primary duty, with approximately 75% of previous responsibilities focused on reverse engineering, binary analysis, or vulnerability research.
  • Experience conducting static and dynamic malware analysis, reverse engineering malicious code, and identifying adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs).
  • Experience supporting cyber operations, with familiarity across the Computer Network Operations (CNO) mission space, including offensive cyber operations, defensive cyber operations, exploitation, and cyber intelligence workflows.
  • Practical experience with exploit development, vulnerability discovery, binary exploitation, or software vulnerability research.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Computer Engineering, Information Assurance, Intelligence Studies, or a related technical discipline.
• Professional cybersecurity certification(s) demonstrating advanced knowledge of offensive security, vulnerability research, reverse engineering, or penetration testing, such as:
  • Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP)
  • Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
  • GIAC Exploit Researcher and Advanced Penetration Tester (GXPN)
• Demonstrated experience conducting advanced exploit development, vulnerability research, or software exploitation against complex operating systems and applications.
• Experience supporting offensive cyber operations, cyber capability development, or research and development efforts within the Department of Defense (DoD), Intelligence Community (IC), or other Federal Government organizations.
• Experience reverse engineering sophisticated malware, advanced persistent threat (APT) toolsets, or nation‑state cyber capabilities.
• Working knowledge of current adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs), emerging cyber threats, and evolving trends in offensive cybersecurity, exploit research, and vulnerability discovery.

Benefits

• Generous cost sharing for medical insurance for the employee and dependents
• 100% company paid dental insurance for employees and dependents
• 100% company paid long‑term and short‑term disability insurance
• 100% company paid vision insurance for employees and dependents
• 401k plan with generous match and 100% immediate vesting
• Competitive Pay
• Generous paid leave and holiday package
• Tuition and training reimbursement
• Life and AD&D Insurance

The listed salary range reflects our market‑based compensation structure. Final compensation will depend on business needs, local market conditions, internal equity, and the selected candidate's skills, education, and experience.

AnaVation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.