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Principal Software Reverse Engineer

STR
Location
Arlington, VA
Posted
12 days ago
Department
Innovative Mission Solutions (IMS)
Salary
$204,000 - $284,000
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Active Top Secret (TS) security clearance
  • U.S. citizenship
  • Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity or related field
  • Minimum of 15 years relevant experience
  • Substantial experience leading technical teams on advanced reverse engineering and exploitation programs
  • Experience with binary analysis of software/firmware
Nice to have
  • Implant or software patch development
  • Familiarity with binary emulation or vulnerability research, including tools such as QEMU or AFL++
  • Experience with DSP architectures, such as Texas Instruments, STMicroelectronics, NXP, or Analog Devices
  • Knowledge of operating system internals including memory/process/thread management
  • Embedded systems or firmware analysis
What the job really is

The Principal Software Reverse Engineer at STR will focus on reverse engineering complex software and firmware, developing automated tools for analysis, and creating innovative cybersecurity solutions. This role involves leading multidisciplinary teams, performing vulnerability weaponization, and engaging in technical marketing and proposal development. The position requires onsite work and an Active Top Secret security clearance.

Benefits
  • Full-Time Salary Range: $204,000 - $284,000
Things to weigh
  • Work must be performed onsite
  • Active Top Secret (TS) Clearance required
  • Salary range is based on external market data and varies based on multiple factors
  • The role involves significant responsibility and impact on national security
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