Cyber Reverse Engineer

Peraton; Maryland; On-site; USD 80,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Health savings account

Short/long term disability

Employee assistance program

Parental leave

401(k)

Paid time off

Company holidays

Job summary

Peraton is seeking a Reverse Engineer to join our Aberdeen Proving Ground team on-site in MD. You will analyze and evaluate applications, contribute to the development of new technologies, and grow professionally within a collaborative, security-focused environment.

Candidates should hold an active Secret Clearance (ability to obtain TS/SCI) and US citizenship, with a BS/BA and experience in Linux, cryptography, and programming in Python/Java/C/C++.

Qualifications

• Active Secret Clearance with ability to obtain TS/SCI.
• US Citizenship.
• 2 years of experience with BS/BA; MS/MA not required.
• Ability to learn and grow as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Passion for solving puzzles and curiosity for how digital systems work.
• Experience working in a Linux OS environment.
• Basic knowledge of cryptography and cryptographic systems.
• Experience with a programming language, such as Python, Java, or C/C++.
• Proficiency in written and verbal communications, with ability to articulate technical questions and findings.
• Understanding of software architecture and software development best practices.
• Experience with binary analysis or reverse engineering.
• Experience with tools such as Ghidra, Binary Ninja, IDA, JADX, x64dbg, or GDB.

Responsibilities

• As a Reverse Engineer, you'll contribute to a team that works hands on with state-of-the-art UAS electronics and systems.
• You'll perform basic analysis and evaluation of applications in support of the team's work on new technologies and your own professional growth.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to apply cutting-edge tech in government and commercial projects.
• Maintain and improve knowledge of security and software practices within a fast-paced lab setting.

Skills

Reverse engineering

Linux experience

Cryptography basics

Programming: Python/Java/C/C++

Technical communication

Software architecture understanding

Team collaboration

Education

BS/BA in a relevant field

Tools

Ghidra

Binary Ninja

IDA

JADX

x64dbg

GDB

Job description

Peraton Overview

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world's leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can't be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Responsibilities

Peraton Labs delivers innovative solutions and revolutionary new capabilities to solve the most difficult and complex challenges for government agencies, utilities, and commercial customers. With a distinguished heritage tracing back to Bell Labs, Bellcore, DHPC, and Telcordia, our experts pave the way.* This position is 100% on site on-site in Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD.

Responsibilities:As a Reverse Engineer, you'll contribute to a team that works hands on with state-of-the-art UAS electronics and systems. With your technical skills and learner's mindset, you'll perform basic analysis and evaluation of applications in support of the team's work on new technologies as well as your own professional growth.

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Qualifications

Required:

• Active Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain TS/SCI.
• US Citizenship
• 2 years of experience with BS/BA; 0 years with MS/MA
• Ability to learn and grow as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Passion for solving puzzles and curiosity for how digital systems work.
• Experience working in a Linux OS environment.
• Basic knowledge of cryptography and cryptographic systems.
• Experience with a programming language, such as Python, Java, or C/C++.
• Proficiency with written and verbal communications, with an ability to articulate technical questions and findings to peers in order to foster learning of self and team alike.
• Understanding of software architecture and software development best practices.
• Experience with binary analysis or software reverse engineering.
• Experience with tools such as Ghidra, Binary Ninja, IDA, JADX, x64dbg, or GDB.

Desired:

• Knowledge of cybersecurity best practices and security principles.
• Familiarity with Android OS, mobile device debugging techniques, reverse engineering APK files.
• Experience with benchtop equipment such as oscilloscopes, signal/power analyzers, and multimeters.
• Experience performing micro-soldering.
• Experience with unmanned systems such as UAS, UGV, and USV.
• Familiarity with the programmatic use of APIs.
• Experience working with containers at a technical level.
• Experience leveraging interfaces and protocols such as I2C, JTAG, UART, SPI, USB, and Ethernet.

Target Salary Range

$80,000 - $128,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual's experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

Benefits Statement

Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed athttps://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits.

EEO

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.