ME00650-Reverse Engineer 3

Momentum Engineering, Inc.; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 160,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

11 paid holidays

3 weeks PTO

Group medical plan

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

STD/LTD plans

Job summary

Momentum Engineering, Inc. seeks a Reverse Engineer to perform advanced malicious binary analysis, malware detection, signature development, networking analysis, and cyber risk assessment for sensitive national-security initiatives.

Ideal candidates will have strong reverse-engineering skills, experience identifying and mitigating sophisticated cyber threats, and active Top Secret/SCI clearance with NSA Full Scope Polygraph. This exempt role offers comprehensive benefits and stability.

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with NSA Full Scope Polygraph.
• Master's degree with 6 years of relevant experience, Bachelor's degree with 8 years, Associate's with 10 years relevant experience.
• Proficiency analyzing malicious binaries.
• Strong assembly-code analysis skills.
• IOC and APT familiarity and analysis experience.
• Experience with malware detection and signature development (YARA/SNORT).
• Strong computer networking experience and C++ proficiency.
• Reverse-engineering TTP experience.

Responsibilities

• Analyze malicious binaries and assembly code.
• Identify Indicators of Compromise (IOCs) and APT activity.
• Perform malware detection and technical threat analysis.
• Develop YARA and SNORT signatures.
• Identify technical vulnerabilities and areas of cyber risk.
• Develop mitigation recommendations and defensive strategies.
• Analyze network-based threats and malicious behavior.
• Apply reverse-engineering tactics, techniques, and procedures.
• Support customer cyber mission requirements.

Job description

Momentum Engineering, Inc. fosters an employee-centric culture. Our strength lies in our people. With a high percentage of employees holding advanced degrees in engineering, computer science, and related disciplines, we bring deep technical expertise to every mission. Our team includes professionals with security clearances and full-scope polygraphs, ensuring trusted, secure support for the most sensitive national security initiatives. Additionally, our workforce is equipped with industry-leading certifications, demonstrating a commitment to continuous learning and excellence. Most importantly, our exceptional employee retention rate reflects a culture of professional growth, mission focus, and dedication—ensuring long-term stability and expertise for our customers' critical needs.

Job Summary

• Seeking a Reverse Engineer to perform advanced malicious binary analysis, malware detection, signature development, networking analysis, and cyber risk assessment
• This position requires strong reverse-engineering skills and experience identifying and mitigating sophisticated cyber threats

Primary Responsibilities

• Analyze malicious binaries and assembly code
• Identify Indicators of Compromise (IOCs) and Advanced Persistent Threat activity
• Perform malware detection and technical threat analysis
• Develop YARA and SNORT signatures
• Identify technical vulnerabilities and areas of cyber risk
• Develop mitigation recommendations and defensive strategies
• Analyze network-based threats and malicious behavior
• Apply reverse-engineering tactics, techniques, and procedures
• Support customer cyber mission requirements

Required Qualifications

• Must have active Top Secret/SCI clearance with NSA Full Scope Polygraph
• Master's degree with 6 years of relevant experience, Bachelor's degree with 8 years of relevant experience, Associate's degree with 10 years of in-depth relevant experience that is clearly related to the position
• Proficiency analyzing malicious binaries
• Strong assembly-code analysis skills
• IOC and APT familiarity and analysis experience
• Experience with malware detection
• Experience creating YARA and SNORT signatures
• Strong computer networking experience
• C++ proficiency
• Reverse-engineering TTP experience

Desired Qualifications

• No desired qualifications listed at this time

Exempt hourly position.

• 11 paid holidays
• minimum of 3 weeks PTO
• company sponsored group medical plan
• company paid dental
• vision
• life insurance
• STD/LTD plans

Salary is dependent upon the candidate's experience and qualifications.

The Pay Range For This Role Is

160,000 - 205,000 USD per year(Ft. Meade MD)