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Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory · 1 month ago

Reverse Engineer and Offensive Cyber Developer

Laurel, MD

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$100K/yr - $228K/yr

2+ years exp

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory is seeking passionate individuals to join their team of offensive cyber experts. The role involves reverse engineering software and hardware to identify vulnerabilities and developing cyber capabilities for operational deployment.

EducationUniversities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Reverse engineer the software, firmware, and hardware of target systems for potential vulnerabilities

Work in teams to modify device firmware and software to perform additional effects or to communicate in alternative ways

Operationalize proof-of-concept code by thoroughly testing, documenting, and integrating with sponsor systems

Propose promising ideas for internal and external funding opportunities

Share and enhance knowledge by clearly articulating ideas through papers and presentations to government decision makers, team members, and senior management

Qualification

Reverse engineeringOffensive cyber capabilitiesLow-level programmingOperating system fundamentalsSoftware debuggingCommunication skillsTeam collaborationContinuous learning

Required

Possess a Bachelor's in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or other related degree

Have at least 2 years of proven experience reverse engineering or developing offensive cyber capabilities

Understand operating system fundamentals and internals, exploitation techniques, and mitigations

Have development experience in low-level languages such as assembly or C/C++

Have used software or hardware debuggers to debug complex problems

Are an outstanding communicator in both written and verbal forms

Are able to acquire a Secret level security clearance by your start date and can ultimately acquire a TS/SCI level clearance. If selected, you will be subject to a government security clearance investigation and must meet the requirements for access to classified information. Eligibility requirements include U.S. citizenship

Preferred

Have a Master's or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field

Have 8+ years of experience reverse engineering or developing offensive cyber capabilities

Enjoy prototyping hardware and systems with embedded microcontrollers

Have a solid understanding of radiofrequency (RF) concepts

Hold an active TS/SCI security clearance

Benefits

Generous benefits

Robust education assistance program

Unparalleled retirement contributions

Healthy work/life balance

Comprehensive benefits package including retirement plans

Paid time off

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Flexible spending accounts

Education assistance

Training and development

Company

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory

The Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) is a not-for-profit university-affiliated research center (UARC) that provides solutions to complex national security and scientific challenges with technical expertise and prototyping, research and development, and analysis.

Founded in 1942

Laurel, Maryland, USA

5001-10000 employees