Principal Cyber Engineer

ZP Group • Sterling, VA

75d • $115,000 - $150,000

About The Position

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Principal Cyber Engineer to join a Federal Government Program located in Sterling, VA through 100% full onsite presence. The Principal Cyber Engineer will focus on Android/mobile platform security, reverse engineering, & cyber tool development, leading technical efforts in analyzing vulnerabilities, building custom tooling, & integrating low-level insights into mission-driven mobile applications with a dynamic, multi-program classified environment.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience with C/C++ development on Unix/Linux platforms using Make/CMake
• Hands-on experience with Android or other mobile platforms, especially in security & reverse engineering
• Expertise in reverse engineering tools such as Ghidra, IDAPro, HexRays, Frida, or Radare2
• Strong understanding of ARM64/ARM32 architecture, including disassembly & exploit development
• Experience with CNE/CNO tool development for classified environments
• Familiarity with large open-source projects, such as AOSP
• Leadership experience, including mentoring & setting technical direction
• Comfort working in compartmentalized, multi-program environments with shifting priorities
• Active TS/SCI clearance

Responsibilities

• Lead reverse engineering efforts on Android/mobile platforms, including malware analysis & exploit development
• Design & develop custom cyber tools (CNO/CNE) for offensive & defensive operations, ensuring scalability & OPSEC compliance
• Analyze low-level code (ARM assembly) & obfuscated binaries using tools like Ghidra, IDA Pro, & Frida
• Integrate reverse engineering insights into mobile application development to support mission needs
• Collaborate within a multi-program classified environment, adapting to shifting priorities & compartmentalized customer missions
• Provide technical leadership & mentorship to mid-level engineers, setting direction & guiding complex problem-solving

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k Plan
• Holidays
• PTO
• Education Incentives
• Sick leave as required by law

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees