Lead Cyber Reverse Engineer - Onsite, TS Clearance

STR; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 204,000 - 284,000; Full time

Job summary

STR in Arlington, VA is seeking a Principal Software Reverse Engineer with a passion for research and vulnerability analysis of cyber-physical systems. This on-site role is part of a multidisciplinary team delivering cutting-edge technologies with national security impact.

You will lead investigations across Windows/Linux binaries and embedded firmware, develop automated analysis tools, and contribute to technical marketing and proposals. A TS clearance and U.S. citizenship are required.

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret (TS) clearance required; U.S. citizenship.
• Bachelor's degree in CS/CE/Cybersecurity plus 15+ years experience.
• Experience leading technical teams on reverse engineering and exploitation programs.
• Experience with binary analysis of software/firmware.
• Experience with disassembly tools (IDA Pro, Binary Ninja, or Ghidra).
• Proficiency in C/C++, Python.
• Deep understanding of reverse engineering fundamentals.
• Experience in vulnerability research and analysis.
• Knowledge of weaponizing vulnerabilities into exploits.

Responsibilities

• Reverse engineer complex software or firmware targets across Windows/Linux and embedded systems.
• Develop automated reverse engineering and binary analysis tools.
• Lead multi-discipline teams to develop cybersecurity solutions.
• Perform vulnerability weaponization, exploit and payload development.
• Contribute to technical marketing and proposals.
• Document and present research.
• Solve real-world problems impacting national security.

Skills

Reverse engineering

Vulnerability research

Team leadership

C/C++

Python

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/CE/Cybersecurity

Tools

IDA Pro

Binary Ninja

Ghidra

Job description

STR in Arlington, VA is seeking a Principal Software Reverse Engineer with a passion for research and vulnerability analysis of cyber-physical systems. This on-site role is part of a multidisciplinary team delivering cutting-edge technologies with national security impact.

You will lead investigations across Windows/Linux binaries and embedded firmware, develop automated analysis tools, and contribute to technical marketing and proposals. A TS clearance and U.S. citizenship are required.