Senior Software Engineer II w/Top Secret Clearance

TekSynap•Washington, DC

6h•$140,000 - $175,000•Onsite

About The Position

TekSynap is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to support the FBI. The role performs reverse engineering and vulnerability research, uses analysis tools such as disassemblers, decompilers, and debuggers, and researches adversaries’ tactics, techniques, and procedures to support mission owners. It applies vulnerability analysis, exploitation, and defensive-process experience to offensive cyber operations and contributes to new cyber operations concepts and tradecraft. The position is based in an office in Washington, D.C. The schedule is day shift, Monday through Friday, with evenings or weekends potentially requested to meet program and contract needs. Travel is 10%. The position requires U.S. citizenship and an active Top Secret clearance. The target salary range is $140,000–$175,000, with final compensation determined by factors including qualifications and contract and organizational requirements.

Requirements

At least 4 years of software development experience.
Experience in exploit development or malware reverse engineering.
Experience using industry-standard analysis tools, including disassemblers, decompilers, debuggers, virtual machines, and hex editors.
Experience with penetration testing.
Experience with software and firmware code assembly, disassembly, and reverse engineering, as well as software debuggers and diagnostic tools.
Knowledge of TCP/IP and data network protocols.
Experience establishing, maintaining, and using small networks.
Demonstrated experience supporting government agencies, customers, or contracts in federal environments, including the Intelligence Community, Department of Defense, Federal Civil agencies, or military organizations.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
U.S. citizenship.
Top Secret clearance.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience supporting the same or a similar contract, with an in-depth understanding of the customer environment, requirements, and operational landscape.

Responsibilities

Perform reverse engineering and vulnerability research services.
Use analysis tools including disassemblers, decompilers, and debuggers.
Research and understand adversaries’ tactics, techniques, and procedures to enable mission owners.
Use vulnerability analysis, exploitation, and defensive-process experience to execute offensive cyber operations supporting critical security missions.
Apply leading-edge principles, theories, and technologies and contribute to new cyber operations concepts and tradecraft.