Offensive Cyber Engineer
Cryptic Vector · Miamisburg, OH · 1 wk ago
Information TechnologyFull-time
Responsibilities
- Reverse Engineering (RE) of software/firmware, Vulnerability Research (VR), exploit development/productization
- Deconstruct and analyze software/firmware to understand its structure, functionality, and behavior
- Design/develop post-exploitation effects in software/firmware, which can withstand scrutiny and attack
- Design/develop secure, reliable, software-based communication solutions
- Design/develop stealth solutions
- Employ industry-standard tools such as Ghidra, IDA Pro, Wireshark, and Hex editors (e.g., Hex Workshop) to reverse engineer software components
- Develop scripts and tools in C, Assembly, Rust, and Python to automate and enhance reverse engineering processes
- Collaborate with hardware teams to understand and interact with physical devices. This includes connecting probes, using logic analyzers, and decoding signals on hardware
- Write unit tests, functional tests, and end-to-end tests
- Prepare detailed reports documenting the findings, methodologies, and potential implications of reverse engineering efforts
- Work closely with cross-functional teams to provide insights and technical expertise on reverse-engineered software/hardware
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
- Strong programming skills in C, Assembly, and Python
- Extensive experience with reverse engineering tools such as Ghidra, IDA Pro, and Wireshark
- Proficiency with x86 architecture, or other modern architecture, and Hex editors
- Ability to interface with hardware, including connecting probes to traces, using logic analyzers, and decoding hardware signals
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically and creatively in analyzing software and hardware components
- Meticulous attention to detail, especially when dealing with complex codebases and hardware systems
Qualifications
- Prioritize will be given to candidates with an active Top Secret (TS) clearance
- Experience working with embedded systems or IoT devices
- Familiarity with other assembly languages beyond x86 (e.g., ARM)
- Knowledge of network protocols and cybersecurity principles
Skills
- Technical fluency in reverse engineering and vulnerability research
- Expertise in developing and deploying post-exploitation effects
- Proficiency in designing and implementing secure, reliable communication solutions
- Ability to work with hardware and decode signals on physical devices
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Meticulous attention to detail
Benefits & Perks
- 100% Company-paid medical insurance for employees
- 100% Company-paid dental and vision insurance
- Competitive salary and bonus
- 25% 401k company contribution
- Generous PTO, parental leave, bereavement leave, and volunteer time
- Flexible work hours
- Tuition reimbursement, training allowance, internal mobility opportunities
- Free beverages and snacks, Donut Fridays, monthly social events