Software Reverse Engineer

After School Matters, Inc.
Annapolis Junction, MD, United States
16 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Java (Programming Language) Microsoft Windows Software Applications Software System Penetration Testing C++ (Programming Language) Cyber Security Software Debugging Linux Python (Programming Language) Network Protocols OllyDBg Software Architecture
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Reverse Engineering Secure Coding Software Systems System Programming Information Technology IDA Pro

Job description

  • Analyze and deconstruct software applications to understand their inner workings.
  • Identify vulnerabilities, malware, or potential security risks within software systems.
  • Create detailed documentation of findings, including functionality and code behavior.
  • Collaborate with operational teams to recommend and implement exploitation strategies.
  • Develop tools and scripts to assist in reverse engineering and automation tasks.
  • Stay up-to-date with the latest tools, techniques, and trends in reverse engineering and cybersecurity.
  • Support research and development efforts to enhance existing software solutions.

Requirements

Pointer Technologies is seeking a highly skilled Software Reverse Engineer to join our team of experts. In this role, you will analyze software systems to understand their architecture, functionality, and potential vulnerabilities.

The ideal candidate is adept at deconstructing complex systems, identifying weaknesses, and working collaboratively to address challenges. This person is diligent, works well with others, inspired to learn, driven by mission and practices effective communication., * Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

  • Proficiency in low-level programming languages such as C/C++ or assembly.
  • Strong understanding of debugging tools (e.g., IDA Pro, Ghidra, OllyDbg) and binary analysis.
  • Experience with operating system internals (e.g., Windows, Linux) and software architectures.
  • Familiarity with network protocols, encryption standards, and cybersecurity principles.
  • Ability to write clean and efficient scripts in Python, Java, or similar languages., * Experience in exploit development or penetration testing.
  • Knowledge of secure coding practices and cryptographic algorithms.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work under minimal supervision.

Benefits & conditions

  • Health Insurance through Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Dental, vision, long-term & short-term disability and life insurance
  • 10% 401K matching with immediate vesting
  • 248 hours of PTO with the ability to flex higher or lower
  • Education and training budget of $5,250
  • Paid military leave
  • Paid maternity leave
  • Internal referral profit sharing
  • Employee Equity Program
  • Quarterly all hands to promote transparency
  • Paid company lunches
  • Culture building events and parties
  • The best company swag around

About the company

Mission Forward. Employee Owned.

We leverage talented engineers and effective technologies to drive success in our nation’s National Security and Intelligence missions. We enable our nation to be capable, modernized, and anticipatory for the fight ahead - seen or unseen.

If this sounds like the kind of mission you want to support, we would love to get to know you!, Pointer Technologies is Mission Forward and Employee Owned.

We leverage talented engineers and effective technologies to drive success in our nation’s National Security and Intelligence missions. We enable our nation to be capable, modernized, and anticipatory for the fight ahead - seen or unseen., At Pointer Technologies, all employees are eligible to be granted stock, making them a shareholder in the business. We want our employees to be as invested in our success as we are in theirs, and we believe that generously giving our employees a piece of the pie will encourage this. At Pointer, our employees are not only the foundation of our success - they get to share in our success., Since every employee at Pointer Technologies is a shareholder, we have an open book policy with our team. We hold quarterly all hands meetings where the business reports its contracts portfolio, growth strategy, and even financial health and projections with all employees., At Pointer Technologies we don’t just hire anybody - top tier talent is part of our brand. New candidates will face technical screenings to verify that they uphold our technical standards. Anybody who is offered a position at Pointer can know that they have earned the right to be a part of our team., At Pointer Technologies we support work that is impactful to our nation’s National Security and Intelligence missions. Every single member of the Pointer Technologies team takes pride in knowing that the work that they do matters, and that it is making a positive and meaningful impact on our success as a nation.

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