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Parsons•Columbia, SC

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Parsons is hiring a Network-Savvy CNO Developer to conduct reverse engineering, vulnerability research, and prototype development in support of a critical customer mission. The role focuses on embedded systems, binaries, firmware, and developing embedded software capabilities in C. The employee will work on-site at a contractor facility, integrated into a small expert team and the customer’s team, collaborating with and learning from senior subject matter experts. The work contributes to national security and the protection of critical systems.

Requirements

An active Top Secret SCI with Polygraph security clearance is required.
At least 5 years of software engineering (C, Python), reverse engineering, or vulnerability research experience, or 3 years of experience with a Master's degree.
Experience with reverse engineering.
Experience with vulnerability research.

Nice To Haves

Experience with vulnerability research, such as exploit development, fuzzing, or security analysis of embedded systems.
Familiarity with common reverse-engineering tools and environments, such as IDA Pro, Ghidra, or binary analysis platforms.
Experience in CNO or related cybersecurity operations.

Responsibilities

Conduct reverse engineering of embedded systems, binaries, and firmware.
Design, develop, and implement embedded software capabilities in C.
Apply vulnerability research and CNO skills to discover and implement novel solutions.
Work on-site at a contractor facility as part of a small, expert team integrated with the customer’s team.
Collaborate with senior subject matter experts and use their mentorship to expand skills.
Contribute to efforts that enhance national security and protect critical systems.