Software Reverse Engineer
The Opportunity:
Work as part of a varied contract team supporting a DoD client. Apply the expertise required to perform in-depth technical evaluations of computer and network technologies through the analysis and identification of software capabilities and vulnerabilities of specified subsystems, using software program code disassembly and reverse engineering. Author concise Scientific and Technical Intelligence (S&TI) assessments in conformance with the intelligence community (IC) analytic standards that convey the results of that analysis to the client's DoD and IC partners and clients. Apply your working knowledge of the cyber-kill chain and offensive techniques to identify and describe potential cybersecurity issues. Provide technical intelligence analysis of weapon systems and C4 networks, including analyzing printed circuit boards, hardware devices, including microprocessors, digital signal processors (DSP), and field programmable gate arrays (FPGAs) design, extraction of firmware, analysis of software and firmware to understand the capabilities and performance of the system based on software analysis.
You Have:
Experiencewith C++, Python, Java or GO programming language
Experiencewith software disassemblers, de-buggers, or reverse engineering applications
Experience with network traffic analysis and proxying tools such as Wireshark or BurpSuite
Experienceperforming in-depth technical evaluations of computer and network technologies
Ability toconduct all-source S&TI research, analysis, and engineering
TS/SCI clearance
Bachelor’s degreein a STEM field and 5+ years of experience with software design and development or reverse engineering, or Master’s degree in a STEM field and 3+ years of experience with software design and development or reverse engineering, or 10+ years of experience with software design and development or reverse engineering in lieu of a degree
Nice If You Have:
2+ years of experience with software and firmware code assembly, disassembly, software de-buggers, and diagnostic tools, including IDA Pro, OllyDbg, Kali Linux, and Metasploit
Experience in programming with Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs)
Experience with Digital Signal Processing (DSP) design or modeling
Experience with the analysis of Software Defined Radios (SDRs)
Knowledge of military systems and computer network technologies, designs, and programs
Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills
Clearance:
Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; TS/SCI clearance is required.
Compensation
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Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $86,800.00 to $198,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.Identity Statement
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Candidate AI Usage Policy
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Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration, whether it occurs in person or virtually. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.
Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.
Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility.
Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.
Commitment to Non-Discrimination
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.