Reverse Engineer (2026-0181)

Acclaim Technical Services; Maryland; On-site; USD 160,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Acclaim Technical Services (ATS) is seeking a Reverse Engineer with TS/SCI w/ Poly to support the Defense and Homeland Security Division in Annapolis Junction, MD. The role focuses on analyzing malicious binaries to determine functionality and indicators of compromise, aiding malware detection and mitigation.

The position requires malware reverse engineering experience and familiarity with Ghidra and IDA Pro.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree with relevant reverse‑engineering experience.
• Experience in malware reverse engineering is required.
• Experience with controlled execution and static analysis of assembly.
• Certifications such as CISSP, GIAC GREM, or CREA are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze malicious binaries to ascertain functionality and indicators of compromise.
• Provide information and documentation to enable malware detection and mitigation.

Skills

Malware reverse engineering

Education

PhD in relevant field

Master's in CS/CE/IS

Bachelor's in CS/CE/IS

Associate degree

Bachelor's in CS/CE/IS (accredited)

Tools

Ghidra

IDA Pro

Job description

Acclaim Technical Services, founded in 2000, is a leading language, operations, and technology services company supporting a wide range of U.S. Federal agencies. We are an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) company, which is uncommon within our business sector. We see this as a significant strength, and it shows: ATS is consistently ranked as a top workplace among DC area firms and continues to grow.

We are actively recruiting a Reverse Engineer with TS/SCI w/ Poly to support our Defense and Homeland Security Division in Annapolis Junction, MD. This individual shall be skilled with analyzing malicious binaries using various methods and determining functionality and indicators of compromise. You will provide information that assists with malware detection and mitigation. Experience with malware reverse engineering is required and expertise with Ghidra and/or IDA Pro is helpful.

Reverse Engineer shall possess the following capabilities:

• Perform technical analysis of malicious binaries through controlled execution and/or static analysis of assembly code, overcoming techniques designed to defeat analysis, in order to ascertain functionality, capability, call-backs, assist with attribution to adversary infrastructure, and identification of indicators of compromise
• Provide information and documentation that enables malware detection, signature creation, and mitigation

Qualifications:

• Doctoral degree plus 2 years of relevant experience
• Master’s degree with 3 years of relevant experience
• Bachelor’s Degree with 5 years of relevant experience
• Associates degree with 7 years of relevant experience
• Bachelor’sDegree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, or related discipline from an accredited college or university
• Relevant experience must be in malware reverse engineering

Certifications Required:

• CISSP, GIAC GREM, or CREA Certification required
• Information Assurance Certification may be required

Pay Range: $160,000 - $210,000

SALARY TRANSPARANCY

There are many factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employee owners value the flexibility at ATS that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, career growth, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad mix of exceptional benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families.

At ATS, you will be eligible to participate in a comprehensive benefits package such as healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits. Learn more at Employee Resources

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO) STATEMENT

ATS is committed to a program of equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, age, religion/creed, hairstyles and hair textures, handicap/disability, genetic information/history, military/veteran status, or any other characteristic or condition protected by applicable law. We support the employment and advancement in employment of individuals with disabilities and of protected veterans, and we treat qualified individuals without discrimination on the basis of their physical or mental disability or veteran status.