Cyber Operations Specialist

Paychex Inc.; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Markesman Group is seeking a Systems Software Engineer to research, design, develop, and test low-level software and embedded solutions across medical, industrial, military, aerospace, and communications sectors. This role will be located in the Annapolis Junction area.

This role focuses on building and analyzing operating systems-level software, network distribution tools, compilers, and custom software solutions.

Qualifications

• Strong background in software engineering or computer science.
• Experience with low-level systems software or reverse engineering.
• Familiarity with compiler design, OS internals, or embedded systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement operating systems-level software and embedded software for critical systems.
• Reverse engineer binaries and software systems for security analysis and feature discovery.
• Create exploits and tools for embedded environments.
• Analyze and formulate software and system requirements.
• Assist with persona operations and related tooling.
• Leverage LLMs and intermediate representations (IRs) for software analysis and reverse engineering.

Skills

C/C++

Python

Networking

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

LLVM

Network sockets

Job description

Markesman Group is seeking a Systems Software Engineer to research, design, develop, and test low-level software and embedded solutions across a range of industries, including medical, industrial, military, aerospace, and communications. This role will be located in the Annapolis Junction area. This role focuses on building and analyzing operating systems-level software, network distribution tools, compilers, and custom software solutions.

You’ll work closely with engineering teams to define operational specifications, develop technical requirements, and apply advanced principles from computer science, engineering, and mathematics. Candidates with a strong foundation in reverse engineering and embedded development are highly encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement operating systems-level software and embedded software for critical systems.
• Reverse engineer binaries and software systems for security analysis and feature discovery.
• Create exploits and tools for embedded environments.
• Analyze and formulate software and system requirements.
• Assist with persona operations and related tooling.
• Leverage LLMs and intermediate representations (IRs) for software analysis and reverse engineering.

Preferred Experience (3 or more):

• Binary code diversification
• Embedded software exploitation
• LLM applications for code analysis
• C/C++ and Python development
• Docker, microservices, and network sockets
• LLVM/intermediate representation
• Software engineering practices including container orchestration (Kubernetes)

Qualifications:

• Strong background in software engineering or computer science
• Proven experience with low-level systems software or reverse engineering
• Familiarity with compiler design, OS internals, or embedded systems
• Ability to work independently and in cross-functional teams

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.