Senior Offensive Cyber Reverse Engineer

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab

Laurel (MD)

On-site

USD 100,000 - 227,500

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package
Education assistance
Generous retirement contributions
Healthy work/life balance

Job summary

A prominent research institution in Maryland is seeking skilled professionals to enhance offensive cyber capabilities through advanced reverse engineering and development. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in a related field, at least 2 years of relevant experience, and the ability to communicate ideas effectively. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for growth in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

  • At least 2 years of experience in reverse engineering or developing offensive cyber capabilities.
  • Understanding of operating system fundamentals and exploitation techniques.
  • Ability to acquire Secret and TS/SCI level security clearances.

Responsibilities

  • Reverse engineer software and hardware for vulnerabilities.
  • Modify firmware and software for additional effects.
  • Operationalize proof-of-concept code and test it.

Skills

Reverse engineering
Communication
Programming in C/C++
Security clearance eligibility

Education

Bachelor’s in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Debuggers

Job description

A prominent research institution in Maryland is seeking skilled professionals to enhance offensive cyber capabilities through advanced reverse engineering and development. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in a related field, at least 2 years of relevant experience, and the ability to communicate ideas effectively. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for growth in a dynamic environment.
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