Hybrid Software Reverse Engineer - Vienna, VA, United States - Cipher Tech Solutions

    Cipher Tech Solutions
    Cipher Tech Solutions Vienna, VA, United States

    2 weeks ago

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    Technology / Internet
    Description

    FUTURE NEED Location:
    Vienna, VA Description: This is a forensic software development and reverse engineering position combined into one The candidate will be primarily focused on conducting software Reverse Engineering activities using a combination of static and dynamic tools
    Additionally, the candidate will provide support in the form of application development, scripting, debugging, and value-added software development expertise to a digital forensic lab, while maintaining existing software and develop new software to customer specifications
    Regardless of whether you are applying to a software developer or reverse engineer position, if your application is approved, we will test you on both skills as part of our hiring process
    At this time, the majority of our open positions require an aptitude in both domains

    Requirements:

    • Must be a US Citizen who is willing to be sponsored for a clearance
    • Must have a degree in one of the following: Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Math, or Physics
    • Must have ability to read and understand assembly code (x86 and x64 Assembly)
    • Must have proficiency in one of the following: C, C++, C#, Java, or Python
    • Must be familiar with both high (i.e
    Java) and low (i.e
    C/C++ or Assembly) level programming languages

    • Excellent customer service and communication skills as well as the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
    • Strong leadership interpersonal and verbal/written communications skills that enable the ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.

    Desirable:

    • Experience in computer engineering or a related field with in-depth knowledge of software reverse engineering and/or software development.
    • Experience using static analysis tools such as IDA Pro and dynamic analysis tools including debuggers (this can include academic experience)
    • Proficiency in development for IDA Pro
    • Experience with reversing ARM
    • Proficiency in Android/Linux OS internals
    • Familiarity with EnCase, FTK, or other forensic software tools
    • SANS certifications
    • Experience with malware analysis

    Benefits:

    • Mission focused work environment
    • Subsidized medical/dental/vision insurance
    • HSA contributions
    • 401k matching
    • Holiday and Paid Time Off (PTO)
    • Monthly WAN parties & quarterly events
    • Flexible hours
    Remote work is not an option
    We do offer relocation assistance
    Please see our careers page or inquire with your recruiter about the terms and conditions

    Vaccination Notice:
    Please be aware that you are applying for a position to work as a federal contractor
    As such, Cipher Tech will require, and your employment will be subject to, such vaccinations as are required by federal, state, and local law requirements
    ABOUT US At Cipher Tech Solutions, Inc
    (Cipher Tech), we take great pride in supporting some of the most mission critical work in the Department of Defense and the Intelligence Community
    The majority of our company is comprised of extremely talented engineers and developers who write production tools in direct support of one of two missions: digital forensics and malware reverse engineering
    Digital forensics is the practice of extracting and processing evidence from computers, phones, tablets, cameras, flash-drives, and just about any other form of digital media
    The results of our work are then used to support federal and military law enforcement, counterintelligence, and counter-terrorist activities
    Malware reverse engineering is the practice of analyzing, oftentimes extremely advanced, malicious code
    The goal of a reverse engineer is to understand how the malicious code works and determine facts such as: how did it infect the victim's computer, what kind of information it is seeking to steal, how is it communicating with the author (actor), and who that actor might be working for
    Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion Cipher Tech is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer
    We value diversity and inclusion, not only for the sake of compliance, but also because diversity of thought drives progress and improves performance
    All hiring and employment decisions are made on the basis of business requirements, performance, and merit-with no regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, or other protected status

    Important:
    Be aware that you are applying for a job that requires a U.S
    Government Security Clearance
    If you do not already hold a US government security clearance, we do have the ability to sponsor you for one, however be advised that this can be several months long, or a multi-year process
    The U.S
    governmentu202fwill not issueu202fsecurity clearances to current or recent users of illegal drugs
    On your application to us, you must acknowledge that you have not engaged in any illegal drug use within the past twelve months (illegal drug use includes, but is not limited to, the use of illegal substances, the misuse of prescriptions, the misuse of over-the-counter substances,u202fand the use of medical or recreational marijuana that may be deemed legal at the state levelu202fbut is still considered illegal by the federal government)


    NOTE:
    CIPHER TECH WILL NOTu202fDISCRIMINATEu202fAGAINST ANY QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WITH A DISABILITY, INCLUDING ILLEGAL DRUG USERS WHO HAVE RECENTLY SOUGHT PROFESSIONAL TREATMENT FOR A DRUG PROBLEM