Onsite Cyber Reverse Engineer - Exploit & Firmware Analysis

STR; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 112,000 - 154,000; Full time

Job summary

STR is seeking a Software Reverse Engineer with a passion for researching vulnerabilities in cyber-physical systems. This onsite role focuses on deep analysis of binaries, firmware, and protocols to advance national security.

You will work in multi-disciplinary teams, develop automated reverse engineering tools, weaponize findings, and present research outcomes to stakeholders while maintaining TS clearance requirements.

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret security clearance required; U.S. citizenship.

Responsibilities

• Reverse engineer complex software or firmware targets (Windows/Linux binaries, embedded firmware).
• Develop automated reverse engineering and binary analysis tools.
• Develop innovative cybersecurity solutions.
• Collaborate in multi-discipline teams to tackle problems and create cybersecurity solutions.
• Weaponize vulnerabilities, develop exploits, and mitigate payloads on challenging targets.
• Document, demonstrate, and present research findings.

Skills

C/C++

Python

x86 assembly

ARM assembly

Binary analysis

Education

BS/MS/PhD in CS/CE/Cybersecurity

Tools

IDA Pro

Binary Ninja

Ghidra

Job description

STR is seeking a Software Reverse Engineer with a passion for researching vulnerabilities in cyber-physical systems. This onsite role focuses on deep analysis of binaries, firmware, and protocols to advance national security.

You will work in multi-disciplinary teams, develop automated reverse engineering tools, weaponize findings, and present research outcomes to stakeholders while maintaining TS clearance requirements.