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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Systems/Staff Engineer I - Junior Level - **Company:** GRIMM Cyber - **Location:** Cedar Springs, MI, United States - **Experience:** Starter - **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=2e8cdb32366b00e5 ## About the Role Do you have experience in Virtualization?, Do you have a Bachelor's degree?, * Bachelor's degree plus 2+ 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 * Strong written and verbal communication skills ## Description Grimm is seeking a Junior 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. This role is ideal for an early-career engineer with experience or strong interest in exploit development, malware reverse engineering, penetration testing, networking, and software or firmware analysis. The selected candidate will support technical analysis of complex systems and help inform operational approaches for mission-critical cyber efforts. We're looking for someone who is technically curious, hands-on, and interested in growing within reverse engineering, vulnerability analysis, and offensive cyber operations., * Perform reverse engineering and vulnerability analysis of software and firmware problems * Support analysis of complex systems to help inform operational parameters * Use analysis tools such as disassemblers, decompilers, debuggers, virtual machines, and hex editors * Research adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures to support mission objectives * Support vulnerability analysis, network mapping, exploitation, defensive analysis, and IT logging activities * Analyze ports, protocols, networking devices, and data network protocols * Support penetration testing and exploitation 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 * Contribute to cyber operations concepts, tradecraft, and technical approaches * Collaborate with engineers, researchers, mission stakeholders, and customer teams ## Related Videos - [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) - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [The Developer Workstation Blind Spot: Why Your Security Stack Can't See What Matters Most](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100254-the-developer-workstation-blind-spot-why-your-security-stack-can-t-see-what-matters-most) - [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) - [Where to Find Entry-Level Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/397-where-to-find-entry-level-software-engineering-jobs) - [Dev Digest 134 - Where pixels sing?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/477-dev-digest-134-where-pixels-sing) - [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) - [Dev Digest 191: Malware interviews, EU ❤️ Open Source and Skilled Agents](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/645-dev-digest-191-malware-interviews-eu-open-source-and-skilled-agents) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated)