Internship in Reverse Engineering and Offensive Cybersecurity
2 weeks ago
Join Our Innovative Cybersecurity Team
Are you a passionate engineer eager to explore the inner workings of technology? Do you have a keen interest in reverse engineering and exploiting software or hardware? If so, we want you to be part of our dynamic Systems Exploitation group
As an intern within our team, you will:
- Engage in exploiting hardware, firmware, and software.
- Reverse engineer embedded systems to uncover vulnerabilities.
- Collaborate with your team to identify security weaknesses from both known and unknown vulnerabilities.
- Contribute to the development of proof-of-concept capabilities and enhance existing tools.
- Investigate methods for automating binary analysis and reverse engineering processes.
- Gain insights from experienced professionals in software development, reverse engineering, and vulnerability analysis.
This internship offers hands-on experience as part of a larger team, with tasks tailored to your internship length. At the end of your experience, you will present your project and contributions.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Pursuing a Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
- Maintaining a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
- Proficiency in programming with languages such as C, C++, Python, or Rust.
- Familiarity with reverse engineering tools and debuggers like Ghidra, IDA Pro, Binary Ninja, Windbg, or gdb.
- Comfortable working in Linux/Unix environments.
- Knowledge of assembly languages (x86/x64, ARM, MIPS, etc.).
- Ability to secure an Interim Secret level security clearance by your start date, with eligibility for a final TS/SCI clearance (U.S. citizenship required).
Preferred Qualifications:
- Understanding of basic exploitation techniques (e.g., buffer overflows, command injections).
- Experience with Capture the Flag competitions or hackathons.
- Familiarity with internals of Windows, Linux, Android, or iOS.
- Knowledge of cross-compiling toolchains for embedded devices.
- Experience with hardware design or development covering digital circuits, FPGAs, or embedded systems.
- Familiarity with hardware interfaces/protocols such as I2C, SPI, and JTAG.
- Experience with RF systems, including wireless communication or software-defined radio.
- Exposure to symbolic execution engines like angr.
Why Join Us?
Being part of our team means contributing to vital defense and security challenges while enjoying a supportive and innovative workplace culture. You’ll experience growth and collaboration with inspiring colleagues in a vibrant and inclusive environment.
The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) is located in the Baltimore-Washington metro area. We offer competitive benefits and opportunities for professional development. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any protected characteristic. If you require accommodations during the job application process, please let us know.
Hourly pay ranges from $22.60 to $47.95 based on experience and qualifications.
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