CNO Reverse Engineer

Nava; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 185,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Vision insurance

401k

Competitive pay

Paid leave & holidays

Tuition & training reimbursement

Life and AD&D Insurance

Job summary

AnaVation is seeking a Level 2 CNO Reverse Engineer to join a force-multiplier team in Hanover, Maryland, performing reverse engineering across hardware, software and operating systems. You will develop tools and demonstrations, document results, and present technical findings to stakeholders.

The role emphasizes C/C++/Python, Windows and Linux internals, malware analysis, and exploit development within the DoD/IC space. U.S. citizenship and TS/SCI with FSP required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, cybersecurity, computer engineering, intelligence studies, information technology, or related technical discipline.
• Minimum of five years of professional experience performing software reverse engineering, vulnerability research, or low-level software analysis for DoD/IC/Fed Gov programs.
• Proficient in C, C++, Python with experience developing tools/utilities for cyber operations.
• Experience with Windows software reverse engineering including kernel/user-mode, Windows internals, drivers.
• Experience with Linux kernel development and device drivers.

Responsibilities

• Perform reverse engineering of hardware components, software and OS to determine functionality and design for CNO tool development.
• Document and deliver reports, proof-of-concept code, prototypes and demos.
• Author and present technical papers on assigned projects.
• Develop, modify and maintain production-quality software; explain methodologies and decisions.
• Present findings and demonstrate reverse engineering results.

Skills

C

C++

Python

Assembly

Reverse engineering

Malware analysis

Exploit development

Windows internals

Cyber operations

DoD/IC experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/Engineering

5+ years reverse engineering experience

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, softwareapplications and operating systems to determine functionality, code structure, and circuit design for use in thedesign 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 assignedprojects. 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 onassigned 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, InformationTechnology, 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 softwareexploitation against complex operating systems and applications.
• Experience supporting offensive cyber operations, cyber capability development, or research and developmentefforts within the Department of Defense (DoD), Intelligence Community (IC), or other Federal Governmentorganizations.
• Experience reverse engineering sophisticated malware, advanced persistent threat (APT) toolsets, or nation-statecyber capabilities.
• Working knowledge of current adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs), emerging cyber threats, andevolving trends in offensive cybersecurity, exploit research, and vulnerability discovery

$185,000 - $190,000 a year

Please 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.