Lead Offensive Cyber Research Engineer

The Amatriot Group; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 190,000 - 235,000; Full time

Job summary

The Amatriot Group is looking for a Cyber Research Engineer in Reston, VA, to lead offensive cyber research initiatives and develop innovative security solutions. This role requires strong expertise in C/C++, reverse engineering, and a deep understanding of cybersecurity principles. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to advance cyber capabilities. A bachelor's degree in a relevant field and over seven years of experience in offensive security are essential. The position supports ongoing professional development and offers a competitive salary range of $190,000 - $235,000.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in cybersecurity focusing on offensive security.
• Expert in software development for security tools.
• Understanding of operating system internals and low-level programming.
• Experience with identifying and exploiting complex vulnerabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead offensive cyber research initiatives and vulnerability discovery.
• Develop and maintain security software, emphasizing low-level programming.
• Conduct reverse engineering and analyze vulnerabilities in systems.
• Provide mentorship to junior engineers and collaborate with teams.

Skills

C/C++

Offensive security research

Reverse engineering

Python

Rust

Network protocols

Adversarial cybersecurity strategies

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or Cybersecurity

Tools

IDA Pro

Ghidra

Binary Ninja

Job description

The Amatriot Group is looking for a Cyber Research Engineer in Reston, VA, to lead offensive cyber research initiatives and develop innovative security solutions. This role requires strong expertise in C/C++, reverse engineering, and a deep understanding of cybersecurity principles. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to advance cyber capabilities. A bachelor's degree in a relevant field and over seven years of experience in offensive security are essential. The position supports ongoing professional development and offers a competitive salary range of $190,000 - $235,000.