Senior Cyber Capability Developer (Reverse Engineer)

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At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers’ success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainably. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. The Leidos National Security Sector combines technology-enabled services and mission software capabilities in the areas of cyber, logistics, security operations, and decision analytics to support our defense and intel customers’ mission to defend against evolving threats around the world.

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The National Security Sector (NSS) has a new and exciting opportunity for a Senior Cyber Capability Developer (Reverse Engineer) in our Cyber & Analytics Business Area (CABA). Our talented team is at the forefront in Security Engineering, Computer Network Operations (CNO), Mission Software, Analytical Methods and Modeling, Signals Intelligence (SIGINT), and Cryptographic Key Management. You will support a cutting-edge Cyber Program, providing IT user support, IT security, IT services, and developer support for mobile device analysis, collection, and exploitation engineering services to the Federal Agency. This Key Personnel opportunity is in anticipation of an upcoming contract award!

What you’ll be doing:

• The Senior Cyber Capability Developer (Reverse Engineer) is an accomplished technical professional specializing in the analysis and understanding of software, firmware, and systems through reverse engineering techniques. 
• Apply background in Agile methodologies and expertise in both technical analysis and project management, contributing to the successful execution of projects within Agile environments. This role requires advanced skills in reverse engineering coupled with experience in Agile practices to drive efficiency, collaboration, and innovation.
• Lead and conduct advanced reverse engineering efforts to analyze software binaries, firmware, and systems, uncovering vulnerabilities, extracting proprietary algorithms, and understanding complex functionalities.
• Apply Agile principles and practices to manage reverse engineering projects effectively. 
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, prioritize tasks, and ensure timely delivery of project milestones.
• Drive the discovery and analysis of security vulnerabilities, weaknesses, and design flaws in software applications and systems through comprehensive reverse engineering techniques. 
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior reverse engineers, guiding them in advanced analysis methodologies, problem-solving, and decision-making. 
• Collaborate closely with security analysts, developers, and stakeholders to address complex technical challenges, propose solutions, and drive implementation efforts. 
• Document reverse engineering findings, analysis methodologies, and project progress. Prepare technical reports and presentations to communicate results, recommendations, and project status effectively. 
• Continuously improve reverse engineering processes and practices within the team. Identify opportunities for optimization, implement best practices, and drive innovation in reverse engineering techniques.

What does Leidos need from me?

• Current Top Secret security clearance, SCI eligibility, and able to pass a Polygraph and an FBI full scope field background investigation.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Electrical Engineer, Cybersecurity, or a relevant field, or a master’s degree in computer science, Cybersecurity, or related disciplines is preferred. Experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Minimum of eight years of professional experience in reverse engineering, cybersecurity, or software development roles, with significant exposure to advanced reverse engineering activities.
• Requires advanced skills in reverse engineering coupled with experience in Agile practices to drive efficiency, collaboration, and innovation.
• Minimum of three years of experience working in Agile environments, preferably in roles involving project management or leadership responsibilities.
• Experience using industry standard Reverse Engineering tools (IDA Pro, Ghidra, JEB, Hopper) to determine how closed-source software behaves.
• Experience developing, debugging and/or reverse engineering code for popular mobile programming languages (e.g., Java, Objective-C, Swift, etc.). 
• Experience with the exploitation of mobile devices and/or the software within mobile devices to enable access to protected information. 
• Experience determining how files are structured and identifying standard methods for encoding data. 
• Experience analyzing raw binary data. Demonstrable ability to write programs in a variety of languages, including C, C++, C#, Python, and Java. 
• Experience working on multiple OS platforms, including Linux, MacOS, Windows, Android, and iOS. 
• Demonstrable ability to review others’ code in a distributed version control system, namely git. 
• Experience with iOS and Android mobile development languages, including Java, Objective-C, or Swift. Experience writing and debugging ARM assembly code.

Favorable if you have:

• Relevant certifications such as Certified Reverse Engineering Analyst (CREA), Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP), or similar certifications demonstrating expertise in reverse engineering and cybersecurity are highly desirable.
• Ability to effectively communicate complex concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences, and negotiate with stakeholders and internal teams.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, manage diverse stakeholders, and drive project execution within scope, budget, and timeline.

Original Posting:

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.