ME00590-Reverse Engineer 4

Momentum Engineering, Inc; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 170,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

11 paid holidays

Minimum of 3 weeks PTO

Company sponsored group medical plan

Company paid dental, vision, life insurance, STD/LTD plans

Job summary

Momentum Engineering, Inc is seeking a Reverse Engineer in Fort Meade, MD, to analyze malicious software and enhance cybersecurity operations. Responsibilities include reverse engineering binaries, assessing threats, and developing detection strategies. Candidates must hold an active Top Secret/SCI clearance and possess significant experience in malware analysis and assembly code. The position offers an annual salary between $170,000 and $215,000 based on experience and includes comprehensive benefits such as medical, dental, vision, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Must have active Top Secret/SCI clearance with NSA Full Scope Polygraph.
• Proficiency in reverse engineering and malware analysis.
• Strong experience analyzing assembly code.
• Familiarity with IOCs, APTs, and threat intelligence analysis.
• Experience creating YARA and/or SNORT signatures.
• Knowledge of computer networking and threat behaviors within networked systems.
• Experience with reverse engineering TTPs.
• Ability to identify risks and develop effective mitigation strategies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and reverse engineer malicious binaries.
• Perform detailed analysis of assembly code.
• Identify and analyze Indicators of Compromise (IOCs) and Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs).
• Develop and maintain malware detection signatures using tools such as YARA and SNORT.
• Conduct threat analysis and risk assessments.
• Provide mitigation strategies and remediation recommendations.
• Support network-based analysis to understand how malware interacts within environments.
• Document findings, methodologies, and recommendations.

Skills

Malware analysis

Assembly code analysis

Threat detection methodologies

Identifying threats

Mitigation strategies

Risk assessment

YARA and SNORT signatures

Strong analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Master's Degree with 9 years of relevant experience

Bachelor's Degree with 11 years of relevant experience

Associate's Degree with 13 years of relevant experience

Job description

Job Summary

• Seeking a Reverse Engineer to support cybersecurity and mission operations by analyzing malicious software, identifying threats, and developing detection and mitigation strategies
• This role focuses on reverse engineering binaries, evaluating adversary techniques, and producing actionable intelligence to strengthen system defenses
• The ideal candidate has strong experience with malware analysis, assembly code, and threat detection methodologies within complex networked environments

Primary Responsibilities

• Analyze and reverse engineer malicious binaries to understand functionality, behavior, and intent
• Perform detailed analysis of assembly code to identify vulnerabilities and exploit techniques
• Identify and analyze Indicators of Compromise (IOCs) and Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs)
• Develop and maintain malware detection signatures using tools such as YARA and SNORT
• Conduct threat analysis and risk assessments, identifying vulnerabilities and potential attack vectors
• Provide mitigation strategies and remediation recommendations to reduce risk and improve security posture
• Apply knowledge of reverse engineering Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs) to support threat analysis
• Support network-based analysis to understand how malware interacts within enterprise environments
• Collaborate with cybersecurity and engineering teams to enhance detection, response, and defensive capabilities
• Document findings, methodologies, and recommendations to support knowledge sharing and operational response

Required Qualifications

• Must have active Top Secret/SCI clearance with NSA Full Scope Polygraph
• Master’s Degree with 9 years of relevant experience, Bachelor’s Degree with 11 years of relevant experience, Associate\'s Degree with 13 years of in-depth relevant experience that is clearly related to the position
• Proficiency in reverse engineering and malware analysis
• Strong experience analyzing assembly code
• Familiarity with IOCs, APTs, and threat intelligence analysis
• Experience creating YARA and/or SNORT signatures
• Knowledge of computer networking and threat behaviors within networked systems
• Experience with reverse engineering TTPs
• Ability to identify risks and develop effective mitigation strategies
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Desired Qualifications

• Experience supporting incident response or threat hunting operations
• Familiarity with cybersecurity tools and malware analysis platforms
• Experience working in classified or mission-critical environments
• Knowledge of emerging threat landscapes and adversary techniques

Exempt hourly position. 11 paid holidays, minimum of 3 weeks PTO, company sponsored group medical plan, company paid dental, vision, life insurance, and STD/LTD plans. Salary is dependent upon the candidate’s experience and qualifications.

The pay range for this role is:

170,000 - 215,000 USD per year (Ft. Meade MD)