Reverse Engineer III with Security Clearance

Black Eagle Defense; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Black Eagle Defense is seeking a Reverse Engineer III to analyze malicious binaries through controlled execution or static analysis, uncovering functionality, call-backs, and IOC indicators. You will support attribution to adversary infrastructure and contribute to detection signatures and mitigation guidance.

The role requires deep expertise in malware reverse engineering, C++, networking, and assembly language, with experience in TTPs and industry-standard tools.

Qualifications

• Proficient in analyzing malicious binaries and static assembly analysis.
• Familiar with indicators of compromise (IOCs) and APT analysis.
• Experienced in malware detection and signature creation using YARA and SNORT.
• Skilled in identifying areas of risk within target environments and mitigation strategies.
• Knowledgeable in C++, computer networking, and assembly language.
• Advanced degrees with years of relevant malware reverse engineering experience.
• Certifications CISSP, GIAC GREM, CREA are required.

Responsibilities

• Analyze malicious binaries via controlled execution or static analysis to determine functionality and IOCs.
• Provide information and documentation that enables malware detection, signature creation, and mitigation.

Skills

Malware analysis

IOCs & APT analysis

YARA & SNORT signatures

Risk assessment & mitigation

C++

Networking

Assembly language

Education

PhD in Computer Science or related field

Master's degree in related field

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Engineering/IS

Associate's degree with extensive relevant experience

Tools

CISSP

GIAC GREM

CREA Certification

YARA

SNORT

Job description

Job Description DUTIES

As a successful candidate for the Reverse Engineer III role, you will 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.

Required Skills QUALIFICATIONS

• Proficient in analyzing malicious binaries and performing static analysis of assembly code
• Familiar with indicators of compromise (IOCs) and advanced persistent threat (APT) analysis
• Experienced in malware detection and signature creation using YARA and SNORT
• Skilled in identifying areas of risk within target environments and developing mitigation strategies
• Knowledgeable in C++, computer networking, and assembly language
• Experienced with reverse engineering tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) A Doctoral degree with 4 years of relevant experience, a Master's degree with 6 years of relevant experience, or a Bachelor's Degree with 8 years of relevant experience is required. An associate's degree with 10 years may be considered for individuals with in-depth experience that is clearly related to the position. Bachelor's Degree must be 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 & TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES CISSP, GIAC GREM, or CREA Certification is required.