Software Reverse Engineer - Sr. Level
Bethesda, MD 
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Job Description
Software Reverse Engineer - Sr. Level
ID 2019-1827
Job Location US-MD-Bethesda
Overview

Bluehawk is looking for a Software Reverse Engineer- Senior Level to work in Bethesda, MD.

Responsibilities

In providing Sr. Software Reverse Engineering support, the Contractor shall
provide some or all of services as required:

    Isolate, review, analyze, reverse-engineer, and modify malicious and nonmalicious
    programs and applications.
  • Write and produce technical reports related to the scope, nature, and
    characteristics of the assessed software and applications suitable for distribution to
    both technical and non-technical audiences
  • Work deep within the boot process, kernel, and system internals using tools
    like IDA Pro, debuggers, and in-target probes to research the behavior of binaries.
  • Analyze software and firmware using reverse engineering techniques to
    understand security vulnerabilities, working closely with teammates who value
    innovation and execution.
  • Share knowledge by clearly articulating ideas through papers and
    presentations to technical staff, management and Government decision makers.
  • With COR approval, participate in working groups, sponsor meetings,
    proposal writing, and conferences.
  • Provide detailed understanding of how various software-based attacks work
    at the memory and register level.
  • Perform in-depth analysis (dynamic/static) on malicious software (i.e., bots,
    worms, Trojans) resident on Microsoft WindowsTM and Linux based platforms to
    provide actionable intelligence and, as appropriate, provide remediation
    recommendations.
  • Analyze, disassemble, and reverse engineer software binaries; document and
    transition results in reports, presentations and technical exchanges.
  • Design, prototype, document, test and transition code analysis methods and
    tools appropriate for operational use.
  • Pro-actively identify, define and advocate reverse engineering and analysis
    processes, approaches and concepts to enhance/improve technical exploitation
    efforts.
  • Adequately explain, present, demonstrate [when applicable] and document
    the operational impact of a particular vulnerability.
  • Identify, define, determine origin and report on malware and other select
    software found on media of interest.
Qualifications

Contractor personnel assigned must have the following
qualifications:

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering,
    Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering and at least ten (10) years of related
    experience. Master of Science in Computer Science, Software Engineering,
    Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering may be substituted for six (6) years
    of required experience. A PhD degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering,
    Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering may be substituted for eight (8)
    years of required experience.
  • Advanced/Expert experience with reverse engineering and network security
    tools, including IDA Pro, GDB, WinDdg, YARA, Windows Sysinternals, Kali
    Linux, and/or Wireshark.
  • Expert level programming knowledge/experience with either Windows
    Kernel, C, C++, Python and/or Assembly Language and the ability to work in a
    team environment using modern version control systems.
  • Advanced/Expert level experience in hardware configuration and
    network/data communications and protocols.
  • Advanced/Expert level experience in software engineering and scripting.
  • Advanced/Expert level experience conducting intelligence analysis and
    writing finished intelligence reporting.
  • Experience requiring a thorough understanding of compiler specifics,
    operating system concepts, security models, and the causes of most vulnerabilities
    and how to exploit them. Preferably, experience coding and disassembling software
    on both Windows and Linux or other *BSD and Unix variants.
  • Advanced/Expert experience and knowledge of the types and techniques of
    cyber exploitation and attack, including virus, worm, Trojan horse, logic bomb, and
    sniffer to identify, quantify, prioritize, and report vulnerabilities in various
    architectures, networks, communications, applications, and systems.
  • Experience establishing defense mechanisms to detect and deflect Cyberattacks
    on networks and communications systems and structures and designing and
    evaluating applications that are secure from known and potential methods of Cyberattack.
  • Experience coordinating systems implementation activities with key
    personnel to ensure the successful transition from development to implementation
    and operation, present and defend a position and to communicate with government
    and contractor team members.
  • Experience with virtualization, driver programming, and debugging.
  • Experience with ethical hacking and/or testing software vulnerabilities.
  • Advanced/Expert experience with diagnosing and debugging software
    systems.
  • Contractor personnel may have experience with computer forensic software
    packages such as EnCase, FTK, or Sleuth Kit/Autopsy
  • Contractor personnel shall be required to complete and pass a written test, prior to
    beginning work on the contract.
Security Requirement:
  • TS/SCI required

Bluehawk, LLC. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer/

/EOE Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/

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Job Summary
Company
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
10 years
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