Cyber Capability Developer

Chugach Government Solutions•Charleston, SC

About The Position

We are seeking a highly skilled Cyber Capability Developer to support the research, development, and deployment of advanced cyber capabilities in support of national security missions. The selected candidate will conduct reverse engineering, vulnerability research, malware analysis, exploit development, and software capability development against a wide range of operating systems, applications, embedded devices, and network technologies. This position requires a deep understanding of low-level system internals, assembly language, software development, and offensive cyber tradecraft. The Cyber Capability Developer will collaborate with software engineers, and cyber developers to develop and deploy innovative capabilities that enable cyberspace operations and mission success.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, or related discipline.
5+ years of experience in reverse engineering, vulnerability research, exploit development, or cyber capability development.
Experience analyzing Windows, Linux, Android, embedded systems, or network devices.
Experience developing software in low-level and high-level programming languages.
Reverse engineering frameworks - Ghidra (preferred), IDA Pro, Binary Ninja, and Radare2.
Debugging and dynamic analysis using WinDbg, x64dbg, GDB, and LLDB.
Proficiency with x86/x64 Assembly, ARM Assembly, C/C++, and Python.
Strong understanding of operating system internals, memory management, process execution, networking protocols, secure coding principles, and vulnerability research techniques.
U.S. Citizenship required.
Active Secret clearance required.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI clearance.

Nice To Haves

U.S. Cyber Command missions
Service Cyber Components
Intelligence Community programs
Advanced cyber R&D organizations
Vulnerability research laboratories
Red Team or cyber effects operations

Responsibilities

Perform static and dynamic analysis of software, firmware, operating systems, and malicious code.
Reverse engineer compiled binaries to understand functionality, identify vulnerabilities, and assess security controls.
Analyze proprietary protocols, file formats, and communications mechanisms.
Conduct vulnerability discovery and root-cause analysis.
Assess exploitability of identified weaknesses.
Analyze anti-analysis, anti-debugging, and obfuscation techniques.
Design, develop, test, and maintain cyber capabilities supporting requirements.
Develop custom tools and automation using C, C++, Rust, Python, Go, or similar languages.
Create software modules supporting collection, persistence, access, and mission objectives.
Integrate developed capabilities into existing platforms and toolsets.
Participate in secure software development and DevSecOps pipelines.
Research emerging technologies, operating systems, applications, and embedded devices.
Conduct protocol analysis and network traffic inspection.
Evaluate security architectures and identify potential attack vectors.
Perform technical assessments of commercial and government systems.
Produce technical documentation, reports, and briefings for stakeholders.
Work closely with cyber operators, mission planners, intelligence personnel, and software developers.
Provide technical guidance on exploitation opportunities and capability limitations.
Support testing, validation, and deployment activities.
Mentor junior developers and researchers in reverse engineering methodologies.
Provide technical guidance on exploitation opportunities and capability limitations.
Support testing, validation, and deployment activities.
Mentor junior developers and researchers in reverse engineering methodologies.