Reverse Engineer 3

Sentar Inc.; Maryland; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous 401(k) match

Paid time off (PTO)

Professional development reimbursement

Health insurance options

Job summary

Sentar is seeking a Reverse Engineer 3 in Maryland to analyze malicious binaries, determine functionality, and identify indicators of compromise. The role requires malware reverse engineering experience and familiarity with Ghidra and/or IDA Pro.

Qualified candidates will have TS/SC clearance with an active poly and degrees in CS/CE/Info Systems or related fields. The position emphasizes Benfits, equal opportunity, and ongoing professional development within a dynamic, employee-owned culture.

Qualifications

• Malware reverse engineering experience required.
• Clearance TS/SC with Active Poly.
• Education in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems or related field.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical analysis of malicious binaries through static and dynamic methods to determine functionality and indicators of compromise.
• Provide information and documentation enabling malware detection, signature creation, and mitigation.

Skills

Malware reverse engineering

Technical analysis

Documentation

Education

Doctoral degree w/ 4 years

Master’s degree w/ 6 years

Bachelor’s degree w/ 8 years

Associates degree w/ 10 years

CS/CE/Info Systems degree

Tools

Ghidra

IDA Pro

Job description

Sentar is proud to be an employee-owned company, fostering a culture of empowerment, collaboration, and innovation. Sentar is dedicated to developing the critical talent that the connected world demands to create solutions to address the convergence of cybersecurity, intelligence, analytics, and systems engineering. We invite you to join the team where you can build, innovate, and secure your career.

Sentar is seeking a Reverse Engineer 3 in MD!

Role Description

We are looking for a skilled reverse engineer to analyze malicious binaries using various methods and determine 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.

The Level 3 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

Clearance Level: TS/SC with Active Poly

Education

• Doctoral degree with 4 years of relevant experience
• Master’s degree with 6 years of relevant experience
• Bachelor’s Degree with 8 years of relevant experience
• Associates degree with 10 years of relevant experience
• Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, or related discipline from an accredited college or university

Experience

Relevant experience must be in malware reverse engineering

Certifications

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

Benefits at Sentar

Our unique ownership model attracts top talent, giving employees the freedom to take initiative and drive meaningful improvements. In addition to cultivating a thriving and inclusive work environment, Sentar offers an extensive benefits package designed to support the well-being of employees and their families. Employee ownership is the foundation of our culture, promoting participation, teamwork, and accountability while ensuring long-term financial security and a commitment to excellence.

• Voluntary Medical, Dental, Vision, with Health Savings or Flexible Spending Plan options
• Voluntary Life, Critical Illness, Accident, and Long Term Care insurance options
• Group Term Life, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability is provided by Sentar to all qualifying employees
• Generous 401(k) match
• Competitive PTO plan that graduates quickly with years of service
• Other leave programs; holiday schedule along with bereavement, maternity, jury and military duty
• Mental health awareness programs
• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional development reimbursement
• Recognition and Awards programs

Sentar is an affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Vets/Persons with Disabilities

Our culture is one of inclusivity and support. Sentar is proudly an Equal Opportunity and VEVRAA Federal Contractor Employer M/F/Vets/Persons with Disabilities. Follow these links to learn more about your rights: EEO Is the Law Poster; EEO Is Law Supplement; and Pay Transparency.

We want you to build your career at Sentar, so if you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable workplace accommodation applying for a job or at any point in the employment process, contact the Recruiting Manager at [e-mail]. Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed. Thank you for considering Sentar in your employment search.

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