Graduate Systems Exploitation Research Engineer

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) is seeking motivated developers, computer scientists, and cyber researchers to join the Systems Exploitation team. You will perform deep investigations of software, hardware, and firmware to develop forward-thinking cyber capabilities for prototype and operational systems.

Ideal candidates have degree qualifications in CS/CE/cybersecurity, experience with reverse engineering, and a path toward obtaining Secret or TS/SCI clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity, Electrical Engineering, or similar.
• Knowledge of vulnerability analysis and reverse engineering of software, hardware, or firmware.
• US citizenship and ability to obtain Secret clearance (TS/SCI eligibility).

Skills

Vulnerability analysis

Reverse engineering

Assembly (x86/x64)

Debugger tools (gdb/WinDbg)

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science / Computer Engineering / Cybersecurity

Tools

IDA Pro

Binary Ninja

Ghidra

WinDbg

Job description

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) is seeking motivated developers, computer scientists, and cyber researchers to join the Systems Exploitation team. You will perform deep investigations of software, hardware, and firmware to develop forward-thinking cyber capabilities for prototype and operational systems.

Ideal candidates have degree qualifications in CS/CE/cybersecurity, experience with reverse engineering, and a path toward obtaining Secret or TS/SCI clearance.