Security Engineer

Sixgen; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Fitness expense reimbursement

Phone & Internet reimbursement

Flexible hours / work from home

Paid time off 248 hours

Company 401K

Job summary

Sixgen in Sterling, VA is seeking a Security Engineer to perform security assessments across applications, systems, and devices for IC, DoD, and DoJ customers. The role requires US citizenship and a current Top Secret clearance, and is in-office.

You will review code and hardware, conduct static/dynamic analysis, perform SCA, and generate actionable reports. Proficiency in C, Rust, Python, Linux, cryptography, and reverse engineering is expected, with opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform security assessments across applications, systems, and devices.
• Experience with software and hardware security best practices.
• Familiarity with cryptographic algorithms and techniques.
• Proficiency in reviewing source code, schematics, and documentation.
• Capability to develop proof of concept capabilities as needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform software and hardware design reviews.
• Review source code, schematics, and documentation.
• Perform static and dynamic analysis of compiled code.
• Conduct Software Composition Analysis (SCA) to identify risks.
• Generate reports with findings and corrective steps.
• Develop tools and scripts to augment workflow.
• Maintain knowledge of current security tactics and procedures.
• Understand cryptographic algorithms, implementations, and techniques.
• Develop proof of concept capabilities as needed.

Skills

C

Rust

Python

Linux

Cryptography

Embedded Systems

Hardware Reverse Engineering

Software Reverse Engineering

GCC/LLVM

Assembly (ARM/x86/PowerPC)

Tools

GCC/LLVM

ARM/x86/PowerPC Assembly

Job description

Job Description:

SIXGEN is actively seeking candidates to provide critical support for a variety of IC, DoD, and DoJ customers. Our Security Engineer position conducts security assessments across a variety of applications, systems, and devices. These engineers should be comfortable with software and hardware security best practices.

• This role requires you to be a U.S. citizen and hold a current Top Secret clearance.
• Location: Sterling, VA. in office

Responsibilities include:

• Perform software and hardware design reviews
• Review source code, schematics, and documentation
• Perform static and dynamic analysis of compiled code
• Conduct Software Composition Analysis (SCA) to identify and critique risks associated with the software in question.
• Generate reports based on findings as well as provide correctional steps and analysis.
• Develop tools and scripts to augment workflow
• Maintain working knowledge of industry best practices, current security tactics, techniques, and procedures.
• Familiarity and understanding of cryptologic algorithms, implementations, and techniques.
• Develop proof of concept capabilities as needed.

Technologies:

• C, Rust, Python
• Linux
• Cryptography
• Embedded Operating Systems
• Hardware Reverse Engineering
• Software Reverse Engineering
• Compilers (GCC/LLVM)
• Assembly Language Proficiency (e.g., ARM, x86, PowerPC)

Culture and Benefits:

We recognize that a company is nothing without well-cared for employees; we go to great lengths to ensure that our employees are happy, supported, and constantly presented with opportunities for both personal and professional growth.

• Industry leading company-funded medical, dental,and vision insurance for both individual and family plans
• Reimbursement for fitness expenses, luncheswith coworkers, and personal career training
• Reimbursement of phone and internet costs
• Flexible hours and opportunities to work from home
• 248 hours annually paid time off
• Company paid 401K!