CNO Reverse Engineer

Nava; Hanover (MD); On-site; USD 185,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid leave and holidays

401k with generous match

Life and AD&D Insurance

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Job summary

AnaVation seeks a highly skilled Reverse Engineer (Level 2) to perform hardware and software reverse engineering for CNO tools and techniques on-site in Hanover, Maryland. Candidates must be a U.S.

citizen with TS/SCI clearance and a Full Scope Polygraph within 2 years, and hold a technical degree with 5+ years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include documenting findings, developing proof‑of‑concept code, and delivering demonstrations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related technical discipline or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years of professional software reverse engineering or vulnerability research experience.
• Experience with Windows reverse engineering and kernel debugging.
• Experience supporting cyber operations and offensive/defensive cyber capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Reverse engineer hardware components, software, and OS to determine functionality and design.
• Document reports, code, prototypes, and demonstrations; deliver technical presentations.
• Develop and maintain production-grade software; explain engineering decisions clearly.
• Prepare/participate in technical presentations on assigned projects.

Skills

C/C++

Assembly

Python

Windows kernel

Malware analysis

Reverse engineering

DoD/IC experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (preferred)

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 FullScope 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.

$185,000 - $190,000 a year

Salary note: 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.

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

About AnaVation

AnaVation is the leader in solving the most complex technical challenges for collection and processing in the U.S. Federal Intelligence Community. We are a US owned company headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia. We deliver groundbreaking research with advanced software and systems engineering that provides an information advantage to contribute to the mission and operational success of our customers. We offer complex challenges, a top‑notch work environment, and a world‑class, collaborative team.

If you want to grow your career and make a difference while doing it, AnaVation is the perfect fit for you!

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.