Reverse Engineer and Offensive Cyber Developer

Job overview

Compensation is $100,000–$245,000 per year. The Reverse Engineer and Offensive Cyber Developer role is an onsite position based in Laurel, MD. , with a range of $100,000 to $245,000 annually. This role supports offensive cyber operations at APL. The role exists to build inventive cyber capabilities by reverse engineering software, firmware, and hardware. The developer will operationalize proof-of-concept code, test and document capabilities, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to address national security challenges.

What you'll do

• Reverse engineer software, firmware, and hardware.
• Modify device firmware and software for additional effects.
• Operationalize proof-of-concept code.
• Propose ideas for funding.
• Articulate ideas through papers and presentations.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

contract

day shift

laurel md

reverse engineering

cyber security

offensive cyber

firmware

assembly

c++

secret clearance

no on-call

no travel

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Comprehensive benefits package including retirement plans, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term/long-term disability, education assistance, and training.

Why this role

Requires ability to acquire Secret clearance with ability to acquire TS/SCI. Experience in reverse engineering or offensive cyber development required.

About the employer

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) is hiring for this role. Industry: Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology). Sector: 54.