Senior Malware Reverse Engineer (TS/SCI)

Independent Software; Maryland; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing training and mentorship

Competitive compensation

Generous benefits

Work-life balance

Job summary

Independent Software is seeking a Reverse Engineer Level 4 in Maryland to support national security operations. The role entails performing detailed dynamic and static analysis of malicious binaries, uncovering adversarial techniques, and developing defensive strategies. Candidates must have a relevant degree and extensive experience in malware reverse engineering. Strong analytical and programming skills in C/C++ are essential. The position offers competitive compensation and a supportive employee-first culture.

Qualifications

• 11+ years of relevant experience for a Bachelor's degree.
• 9+ years of relevant experience for a Master's degree.
• 7+ years of relevant experience for a Doctoral degree.
• Experience must be in malware reverse engineering.

Responsibilities

• Perform static and dynamic analysis of malicious binaries.
• Analyze assembly code to understand malware behavior.
• Identify indicators of compromise and adversary techniques.
• Develop detection signatures and mitigation strategies.
• Support malware detection and response through analysis.

Skills

Proficiency in reverse engineering malicious binaries

Experience with malware analysis and threat detection

Understanding of computer networking concepts

Experience with C/C++ and low-level programming

Ability to recommend effective mitigation approaches

Analytical and critical thinking skills

Effective communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related

Master’s degree in related discipline

Doctoral degree in related discipline

Associate’s degree with relevant experience

Tools

YARA

SNORT

Job description

Independent Software is seeking a Reverse Engineer Level 4 in Maryland to support national security operations. The role entails performing detailed dynamic and static analysis of malicious binaries, uncovering adversarial techniques, and developing defensive strategies. Candidates must have a relevant degree and extensive experience in malware reverse engineering. Strong analytical and programming skills in C/C++ are essential. The position offers competitive compensation and a supportive employee-first culture.