Cyber Engineer

Paychex Inc.; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Markesman Group's Cyber Engineering team is seeking a Cyber Engineer to support development and integration of advanced cyber capabilities on embedded and commercial platforms.

The role involves reverse engineering, vulnerability research, RF access techniques, and tooling development to access and analyze complex systems, with emphasis on maintaining and deploying capabilities in operational environments.

Qualifications

• Experience with vulnerability research and/or reverse engineering of software or embedded systems.
• Experience working with COTS platforms or embedded hardware/software environments.
• Experience supporting development or maintenance of cyber tools or capabilities.
• Background in Linux-based environments and security-focused engineering work.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop cyber capabilities and tools supporting specialized mission systems
• Perform vulnerability research and reverse engineering of COTS and embedded platforms
• Support development and implementation of RF access techniques, tooling, and methodologies
• Assist in the design, testing, and deployment of cyber tools in operational environments
• Provide operations and maintenance (O&M) support for existing cyber capabilities and toolsets
• Analyze hardware and software components to identify security weaknesses and potential exploitation paths
• Collaborate with engineering and mission teams to support capability development and integration

Skills

Vulnerability research

Reverse engineering

Embedded systems

COTS platforms

Linux-based security

Analytical thinking

RF tooling

Job description

The Cyber Engineer will support the development and integration of advanced cyber capabilities focused on embedded and commercial platforms. This role includes reverse engineering, vulnerability research, and development of tools used to access and analyze complex systems. The engineer will work with RF-based technologies, embedded platforms, and COTS systems while supporting operational and maintenance efforts for deployed cyber capabilities.

The position operates in a research and development environment focused on developing and sustaining cyber tools and capabilities related to RF and SIGINT technologies.

Salary Range: $150,000 --$200,000

What You’ll Do

Develop cyber capabilities and tools supporting specialized mission systems

Perform vulnerability research and reverse engineering of COTS and embedded platforms

Support development and implementation of RF access techniques, tooling, and methodologies

Assist in the design, testing, and deployment of cyber tools in operational environments

Provide operations and maintenance (O&M) support for existing cyber capabilities and toolsets

Analyze hardware and software components to identify security weaknesses and potential exploitation paths

Collaborate with engineering and mission teams to support capability development and integration

Required Experience

Experience with vulnerability research and/or reverse engineering of software or embedded systems

Experience working with COTS platforms or embedded hardware/software environments

Experience supporting development or maintenance of cyber tools or capabilities

Background in Linux-based environments and security-focused engineering work

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Preferred Experience

Experience with RF technologies, RF access techniques, or related tooling

Experience supporting or developing SIGINT-related capabilities

Experience working with embedded systems or hardware-focused security research

Prior experience supporting operational cyber or R&D programs

About the Organization About Markesman Group

Markesman Group has gathered the nation's foremost experts in Cyber, ISR, Enterprise IT and Intelligence Analysis. We seek to lead with cutting edge technology, high quality development and best value services for both the government and commercial sectors. Our team combines passion, acumen, focus, patriotism, desire, dedication and the love for the job to create value for our customers. We pride ourselves in a rigorous selection process because not only do we want the best, we want the best to want us. Working closely together as part of a service-disabled veteran owned small business, we enjoy a family environment where teammates challenge and elevate each other every day. The Markesman family is always striving to solve tomorrow's problems, today.

EOE Statement We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or membership in any other group protected by federal, state, or local law. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled.

This position is currently accepting applications.