Forensic Software Developer/Reverse Engineer: All Levels [OCONUS Deployable] – FUTURE NEED

Cipher Tech Solutions, Inc.; Fayetteville (NC); On-site; USD 59,608 - 132,456; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mission-focused work environment

Subsidized medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k) matching

Paid holidays and PTO

Flexible hours

Job summary

Cipher Tech Solutions, Inc. is seeking a skilled individual focused on software reverse engineering and providing support for a digital forensic lab. The role involves maintaining existing software and developing new applications according to customer specifications.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in relevant fields, possess strong coding skills in languages like C, C++, and Python, and be prepared for a security clearance process. Benefits include flexible hours and subsidized medical insurance.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizen willing to be sponsored for a security clearance.
• Willingness to deploy overseas to potential hazardous areas.
• Ability to read and understand x86 and x64 assembly code.
• Excellent customer service, communication, prioritization, and deadline management skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct software reverse engineering activities using static and dynamic tools.
• Support application development, scripting, debugging, and software development for the digital forensics lab.
• Maintain existing software and develop new software per customer specifications.

Skills

C

C++

C#

Java

Python

x86 and x64 assembly code understanding

Customer service skills

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, or Physics

Tools

IDA Pro

EnCase

FTK

Job description

Location: Fayetteville, NC

Position Overview

Primary focus is on conducting software reverse engineering and providing development, scripting, debugging, and value‑added software support for a digital forensic lab, while maintaining existing software and developing new software to customer specifications.

Responsibilities

• Conduct software reverse engineering activities using static and dynamic tools.
• Support application development, scripting, debugging, and software development for the digital forensics lab.
• Maintain existing software and develop new software per customer specifications.
• Provide support for deployment to overseas hazardous environments as needed.

Requirements

• U.S. citizen willing to be sponsored for a security clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, or Physics.
• Willingness to deploy overseas to potential hazardous areas.
• Ability to read and understand x86 and x64 assembly code.
• Proficiency in C, C++, C#, Java, or Python.
• Familiarity with both high‑ and low‑level programming languages.
• Excellent customer service, communication, prioritization, and deadline management skills.
• Strong leadership interpersonal and written communication skills for effective team collaboration.

Desirable

• Experience with software reverse engineering and development.
• Experience using IDA Pro, dynamic analysis tools, and debuggers.
• Development experience for IDA Pro.
• Experience reversing ARM architecture.
• Proficiency with Android or Linux OS internals.
• Familiarity with EnCase, FTK, or other forensic software tools.
• SANS certifications.
• Experience with malware analysis.

Security Clearance

Position requires a U.S. Government Security Clearance. Applicants who do not hold a clearance will be considered for sponsorship, which may be a multi‑year process. Applicants must have not engaged in any illegal drug use within the past twelve months.

Benefits

• Mission‑focused work environment
• Subsidized medical/dental/vision insurance
• HSA contributions
• 401(k) matching
• Paid holidays and PTO
• Monthly WAN parties and quarterly events
• Flexible hours

Compensation

Hourly rate: $43.27–$96.15 per hour, dependent on skills, experience, and position specifics.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Cipher Tech is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All hiring and employment decisions are based on business requirements, performance, and merit, with no regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or other protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

Vaccination notice: employment is subject to federal, state, and local vaccination requirements as applicable.