Systems & Staff Engineer II w/Top Secret Clearance

TekSynap; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K

Life insurance

Short-term disability plans

Long-term disability plans

Vacation time

Holidays

Job summary

A leading technology firm is seeking a Systems & Staff Engineer to support the FBI in Washington, D.C. This role involves reverse engineering software and conducting vulnerability analyses to inform operational parameters. Candidates must have a Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience along with expertise in exploit development and penetration testing. The position requires a Top Secret Clearance and offers a competitive benefits package including health, dental, and 401K plans.

Qualifications

• Experience in exploit development or malware reverse engineering.
• Expertise with industry standard analysis tools including disassemblers and debuggers.
• Knowledge in penetration testing is essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform reverse engineering and vulnerability analyses of software problems.
• Use analysis tools to inform operational parameters for complex systems.
• Undertake cyber operations that inform critical security missions.

Skills

Exploit development or malware reverse engineering

Industry standard analysis tools

Penetration testing

Software and firmware code assembly and debugging

Knowledge of TCP/IP and data network protocols

Experience with small networks

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Responsibilities & Qualifications

We are seeking a Systems & Staff Engineer to join our team supporting the FBI

Required Qualifications

• Experience in exploit development or malware reverse engineering
• Experience with using industry standard analysis tools including disassemblers, decompilers, debuggers, VMs, and hex editors
• Experience with penetration testing
• Experience with software and firmware code assembly, disassembly, reverse engineering, software debugging, and diagnostic tools
• Knowledge of TCP/IP and data network protocols
• Experience with establishing, maintaining, and using small networks

Education

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience

Clearance

• Top Secret Clearance

Responsibilities

• Perform reverse engineering and vulnerability analyses of various software problems.
• Inform operational parameters for complex systems, as well as leverage analysis tools including disassemblers, decompilers, and debuggers.
• Understand adversaries’ tactics, techniques, and procedures to enable the success of mission owners.
• Use vulnerability analysis, network mapping, exploitation, defensive, and IT logging process experience to execute offensive cyber operations that inform critical security missions.
• Leverage an understanding of ports, protocols, networking devices.
• Apply leading‑edge principles, theories, and technologies and contribute to the development of new cyber operations concepts and tradecraft.

Competencies

• Establish Focus
• Change Management
• Develop Others
• Oral Communication
• Written Communication
• Interpersonal Awareness
• Build Relationships
• Analytical Thinking
• Conceptual Thinking
• Strategic Thinking
• Technical Expertise
• Initiative
• Foster Innovation
• Results Oriented
• Teamwork
• Customer Service

Overview

Work Environment

• Location: Washington, D.C.
• Type of environment: Office
• Noise level: Medium
• Work schedule: Schedule is day shift Monday – Friday. May be requested to work evenings and weekends to meet program and contract needs.
• Amount of Travel: 10%

Work Authorization / Security Clearance

U.S. Citizen

Top Secret Clearance

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, feel, touch, reach with hands and arms, talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds, and up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Other Information

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Benefits

We offer our full‑time employees a competitive benefits package to include health, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability plans, vacation time and holidays.

Drug‑Free Workplace

TekSynap is a drug‑free workplace. We reserve the right to conduct drug testing in accordance with federal, state, and local laws. All employees and candidates may be subject to drug screening if deemed necessary to ensure a safe and compliant working environment.

Equal Employment Opportunity

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. TekSynap does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, national origin, disability, age, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law (referred to as “protected status”). This nondiscrimination policy extends to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment as well as the use of all company facilities, participation in all company‑sponsored activities, and all employment actions such as promotions, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment. TekSynap is committed to ensuring that our online application process provides an equal employment opportunity to all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an application, please contact [e-mail] for assistance.

Job Locations

US-DC-Washington