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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Systems/Staff Engineer III - Senior Level - **Company:** GRIMM Cyber - **Location:** Washington, DC, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Software System Penetration Testing, Computer Networks, Software Debugging, Firmware, Networking Hardware, Reverse Engineering, System Programming, TCP/IP, Virtual Machines, Virtualization Technology, Data Logging, Diagnostic Tools, Malware, IDA Pro, Cyber Warfare, Vulnerability Analysis - **Published:** June 10, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=5fd5cc7d14edb839 ## About the Role Do you have experience in Virtualization?, Do you have a Bachelor's degree?, This role is ideal for a senior engineer with strong hands-on experience in exploit development, malware reverse engineering, penetration testing, networking, and software or firmware analysis. The selected candidate will support complex technical analysis efforts, help inform operational approaches, and contribute to new cyber operations concepts and tradecraft., * Bachelor's degree plus 8+ years of related experience, or equivalent experience * Experience in exploit development or malware reverse engineering * Experience using industry-standard analysis tools, including: + Disassemblers + Decompilers + Debuggers + Virtual machines + 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 * Must be a US Citizen * Top Secret security clearance Preferred / Nice to Have * Active TS/SCI clearance preferred * Experience supporting FBI, DOJ, DoD, Intelligence Community, or law enforcement customers * Experience with offensive cyber operations or CNO mission environments * Experience with network mapping, IT logging, or defensive cyber analysis * Experience with embedded systems, firmware analysis, or low-level software analysis * Experience with Ghidra, IDA Pro, Binary Ninja, or similar reverse engineering platforms * Experience developing custom tooling for analysis, exploitation, automation, or mission support * Experience mentoring junior and mid-level technical personnel * Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate technical findings to mission stakeholders ## Description Grimm is seeking a Senior Systems/Staff Engineer to support the VAIL program, an FBI-focused effort centered on reverse engineering, vulnerability analysis, network mapping, exploitation, and mission-driven cyber operations., * Perform reverse engineering and vulnerability analysis of complex software and firmware problems * Inform operational parameters for complex systems * Use analysis tools such as disassemblers, decompilers, debuggers, virtual machines, and hex editors * Research adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures to support mission objectives * Apply vulnerability analysis, network mapping, exploitation, defensive analysis, and IT logging experience to support cyber operations * Analyze ports, protocols, networking devices, and data network protocols * Conduct penetration testing and exploitation support activities * Work with software and firmware assembly, disassembly, reverse engineering, debuggers, and diagnostic tools * Establish, maintain, and use small networks in support of technical analysis * Apply leading-edge principles, theories, and technologies to cyber operations challenges * Contribute to cyber operations concepts, tradecraft, and technical approaches * Collaborate with engineers, researchers, mission stakeholders, and customer teams * Provide technical guidance to junior and mid-level engineers as needed ## Related Videos - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [An Applied Introduction to eBPF with Go](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1075-an-applied-introduction-to-ebpf-with-go) - [Enhancing Workload Security in Kubernetes](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/356-enhancing-workload-security-in-kubernetes) - [Cyber Sleuth: Finding Hidden Connections in Cyber Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/893-cyber-sleuth-finding-hidden-connections-in-cyber-data) - [Turning Container security up to 11 with Capabilities](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/718-turning-container-security-up-to-11-with-capabilities) - [Full Spectrum File Uploads](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/870-full-spectrum-file-uploads) ## Related Articles - [9 Ways to Make Money Hacking](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/333-9-ways-to-make-money-hacking) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer) - [Where to Find Entry-Level Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/397-where-to-find-entry-level-software-engineering-jobs) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Dev Digest 134 - Where pixels sing?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/477-dev-digest-134-where-pixels-sing) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated)