Senior Software Engineer I w/Top Secret Clearance

TekSynap•Washington, DC

6h•$130,000 - $165,000•Onsite

About The Position

TekSynap is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to support the FBI in Washington, D.C. The role performs reverse engineering and vulnerability research, using analysis tools such as disassemblers, decompilers, and debuggers. The engineer researches adversaries’ tactics, techniques, and procedures and applies vulnerability analysis, exploitation, and defensive process experience to support offensive cyber operations and critical security missions. The position also applies leading-edge principles, theories, and technologies and contributes to new cyber operations concepts and tradecraft. The work environment is an office with a medium noise level. The schedule is day shift, Monday through Friday, with possible evening and weekend work to meet program and contract needs. Travel is approximately 10%. The role requires U.S. citizenship and an active Top Secret clearance. The target salary range is $130,000–$165,000. TekSynap states that full-time employees receive health, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k), life insurance, short- and long-term disability plans, vacation time, and holidays.

Requirements

At least 4 years of experience with software development.
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 civilian 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.
Leverage analysis tools, including disassemblers, decompilers, and debuggers.
Research and understand adversaries’ tactics, techniques, and procedures to enable mission owners’ success.
Use vulnerability analysis, exploitation, and defensive process experience to execute offensive cyber operations that inform critical security missions.
Apply leading-edge principles, theories, and technologies and contribute to the development of new cyber operations concepts and tradecraft.