Security Researcher - Quantico, VA
- Quantico, VA, United States
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Job details
- Experience
- Must have 3+ years of experience directly related to the following:
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
SourcePro Search has a fantastic opportunity for a Security Research Engineer.
We are currently recruiting for a Security Research Engineer with advanced technical knowledge in the areas of system-level programming (including driver development), x86 assembly, reverse engineering, kernel-mode debugging, and operating system internals.
Qualified candidates must have Top Secret clearance. This position offers an excellent compensation and relocation package.
Specific Responsibilities:
- Reverse engineer binaries in x86 assembly
- Design and develop code in C/C++ for Windows, Linux and OS X
- Contribute to the design and development to innovative research projects in the areas of virtualization and distributed programming
- Develop and innovate low-level software protection methods and executable dissection algorithms
- Maintain current knowledge of new technologies, systems, and tools
- Co-author small-group project reports, documentation, and proposals for a highly technical audience
Qualifications
- Must have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Must have 3+ years of experience directly related to the following:
- Experience programming in C/C++ and assembly; user-mode and kernel-mode software development
- Experience with Linux, OS X, Microsoft Windows operating systems
- Experience analyzing malicious code
- Familiarity with reverse engineering and operating system internals, especially security components and kernel-mode debugging tools
- Knowledge of information security, malware, rootkits, software protection schemes, and virtualization theory
- Network and application penetration testing and vulnerability analysis experience
- Experience with the development of any of the following is a plus: software protection, distributed programming, automated executable analysis, virtualization, or emulation engines.
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Skills
- Debugging
- Assembly
- C
- C++
- Microsoft Windows
- Linux
- Research
- Documentation
- Computer science
- Computer engineering
- Software development
- Reverse engineering
- Cybersecurity
- Penetration testing