Why this role stands out
Leverage your advanced reverse engineering skills in a hybrid role with a competitive salary range of $147,000-$204,000, contributing directly to national security and gaining invaluable experience within a highly reputable defense contractor. Your expertise in analyzing malicious code and developing countermeasures will thrive in this challenging environment, making you an ideal candidate for this impactful position.
Quick overview
Job description
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See all current opportunities at blackeagledefense.com/careers 🔹 ABOUT
Black Eagle Defense is a Maryland-based small business providing IT, Cybersecurity, and Consulting Services to the public sector. Our team is built on versatility, continuous learning, and deep technical expertise. 🔹 LOCATION
📍 Annapolis Junction, MD 🔹 CLEARANCE REQUIRED
🔒 Active TS/SCI w/ Polygraph 🔹 SALARY RANGE
💰 $147,000 – $204,000/year 🔹 WHAT YOU’LL DO
As a Reverse Engineer III, you will:
- Analyze malicious binaries using static analysis and/or controlled execution of assembly code
- Identify functionality, capabilities, callbacks, adversary attribution, and indicators of compromise (IOCs)
- Overcome anti-analysis techniques to fully assess threats
- Create documentation to support detection, signature generation (e.g., YARA, SNORT), and mitigation strategies
- Contribute to cyber defense by pinpointing risk areas and recommending countermeasures 🔹 REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Doctoral degree + 4 years relevant experience
- Master’s degree + 6 years relevant experience
- Bachelor’s degree + 8 years relevant experience
- Associate’s degree + 10 years (with clearly related in-depth experience) 🎓 Degree must be in:
- Computer Science
- Computer Engineering
- Information Systems
- Or a closely related discipline from an accredited college or university 🔐 Relevant experience must include malware reverse engineering 🔹 CERTIFICATION (one of the following required)
✔️ GIAC GREM
✔️ CREA 🔹 TECHNICAL SKILLS
💻 Proficient in:
- Static analysis of assembly code
- Analyzing malicious binaries
- Identifying IOCs and APT behavior
- YARA & SNORT signature creation
- C++, computer networking, and assembly
- Reverse engineering tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) 🔹 BENEFITS
🦷 Dental: Delta Dental
💼 Disability: Guardian (Short & Long Term)
🛡️ Life Insurance: Guardian
💰 401k: Safe Harbor 401k with 6% match, 100% vested immediately
🗓️ Time Off: 20 days PTO + 11 federal holidays 🟢 We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.
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