Senior Cybersecurity Engineer

3 weeks ago


Laurel, Maryland, United States Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) Full time
Job Summary

Are you a skilled cybersecurity professional looking for a challenging role that involves reverse engineering and developing offensive cyber capabilities? We are seeking a talented Senior Reverse Engineer to join our team at the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL).

About the Role

As a Senior Reverse Engineer, you will be responsible for reverse engineering embedded systems, developing innovative exploits, and collaborating with government sponsors and operators to build mission-aligned capabilities. You will also explore novel techniques for automating reverse engineering and exploit development, propose groundbreaking ideas for internal and external funding opportunities, and mentor early-career teammates in the art and science of reverse engineering.

Responsibilities

• Reverse engineer embedded systems and develop innovative exploits
• Collaborate with government sponsors and operators to build mission-aligned capabilities
• Explore novel techniques for automating reverse engineering and exploit development
• Propose groundbreaking ideas for internal and external funding opportunities
• Mentor early-career teammates in the art and science of reverse engineering

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
• At least 5 years of relevant professional experience
• Skilled with software debuggers and static analysis tools such as Ghidra, IDA, and Binary Ninja
• Proficient with one or more programming languages
• Understand Unix/Linux operating systems and embedded systems development toolchains
• Love solving puzzles and have experience persevering through technical challenges
• Ability to obtain a Secret security clearance by your start date and can ultimately obtain a TS/SCI with polygraph clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Previously held dynamic technical leadership roles and have demonstrated mentoring experience
• Knowledge of advanced vulnerability discovery tools
• Experience with hardware debugging interfaces, code security mechanisms and their weaknesses, hardware diagnostic tools, and signal/protocol analysis
• Possess an active TS/SCI clearance with full scope polygraph

About APL

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) brings world-class expertise to our nation's most critical defense, security, space, and science challenges. We offer a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere where you can bring your authentic self to work, continue to grow, and build strong connections with inspiring teammates. We celebrate our differences and encourage creativity and bold, new ideas. Our employees enjoy generous benefits, including a robust education assistance program, unparalleled retirement contributions, and a healthy work/life balance. APL's campus is located in the Baltimore-Washington metro area. Learn more about our career opportunities at https://www.jhuapl.edu/careers.

Equal Opportunity Employer

APL is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, occupation, marital or familial status, political opinion, personal appearance, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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