Senior Software Engineer III w/Top Secret Clearance

TekSynap•Washington, DC

8h•$150,000 - $185,000•Onsite

About The Position

TekSynap is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to support the FBI with reverse engineering, vulnerability research, and offensive cyber operations. The role applies vulnerability analysis, exploitation, and defensive-process experience to support critical security missions, while researching adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures and contributing to new cyber operations concepts and tradecraft. The position is based in an office in Washington, D.C., requires a U.S. citizen with a Top Secret clearance, and includes day-shift work Monday through Friday. Evening or weekend work may be requested to meet program and contract needs. Travel is approximately 10%.

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, reverse engineering, 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 such as 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 developing cyber operations concepts and tradecraft.