Reverse Engineer: Systems & Malware Analysis

Adaptic LLC; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Adaptic LLC is seeking a Reverse Engineer to analyze software, deconstruct technologies, and identify vulnerabilities across systems in support of mission needs.

You'll work across software and hardware topics, using tools like Ghidra or IDA Pro, and collaborate with cross-functional teams on high-impact, mission-driven analysis.

Active TS/SCI with polygraph is required. Prior experience in low-level programming, assembly language, and malware analysis is preferred.

Qualifications

• All positions require an active TS/SCI with polygraph.
• Experience with low-level programming and assembly language.
• Proficiency in C, C++, Python, or similar languages.
• Experience using reverse engineering tools and techniques.
• Strong understanding of system internals (operating systems, memory, binaries).
• Experience analyzing complex or malicious code and identifying vulnerabilities.
• Familiarity with networking concepts and how systems communicate.
• Ability to problem-solve in complex, mission-driven environments.
• A degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).

Responsibilities

• Performing reverse engineering and debugging on software, binaries, and system components.
• Identifying software defects, vulnerabilities, and potential exploitation paths.
• Researching open-source and emerging vulnerabilities to assess system risk.
• Developing methods and techniques to determine if running software is vulnerable.
• Analyzing malicious binaries, malware, and adversary techniques.
• Supporting identification of risks and providing mitigation strategies.
• Working with low-level code, including assembly and compiled languages.
• Leveraging industry-standard reverse engineering tools (e.g., Ghidra, IDA Pro, debuggers).
• Analyzing system behavior across operating systems, memory, and processes.
• Supporting development of proof-of-concept code, scripts, or analysis artifacts.
• Automating reverse engineering and analysis workflows where possible.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to support mission objectives.

Skills

Low-level programming

Assembly language

C/C++/Python

Reverse engineering

System internals

Malicious code analysis

Networking concepts

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's or higher in Computer Science/Engineering or related field

Tools

Ghidra

IDA Pro

Debuggers

Job description

Adaptic LLC is seeking a Reverse Engineer to analyze software, deconstruct technologies, and identify vulnerabilities across systems in support of mission needs.

You'll work across software and hardware topics, using tools like Ghidra or IDA Pro, and collaborate with cross-functional teams on high-impact, mission-driven analysis.

Active TS/SCI with polygraph is required. Prior experience in low-level programming, assembly language, and malware analysis is preferred.