Lead, Security Research Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Florida.

📋 Description

• Conduct vulnerability research on embedded systems and software applications to uncover previously unreported security threats

• Reverse engineer various architectures and platforms as required, including ARM, x86, x64, and MIPS

• Utilize both static and dynamic analysis tools for evaluating firmware and software

• Overcome modern security measures (such as ASLR, NX, canaries) to create a functional proof-of-concept (PoC)

• Employ knowledge of offensive and defensive reverse engineering techniques, including the development and counteraction of advanced security strategies

• Design, develop, or assess low-level system components, such as kernel modules and foundational firmware services

• Create tools and software solutions using Python scripts, C, or other programming languages as necessary

• Operate effectively within Unix/Linux operating system environments

⛳️ Requirements

• Active Top Secret/SCI security clearance is mandatory

• Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 9 years of relevant experience

• Graduate Degree with at least 7 years of related experience

• In the absence of a degree, a minimum of 13 years of relevant experience is required

• Over 5 years of experience with reverse engineering frameworks such as Ghidra or IDA Pro

• More than 5 years of experience conducting vulnerability research on embedded systems and/or software applications to identify potential security threats

• Professional hands-on experience with diagnostic tools such as oscilloscopes, multi-meters, power supplies, and logic analyzers

• Experience in firmware emulation and debugging

• Familiarity with embedded hardware and software design, development, and testing processes

• Background in hardware platform development

• Proficiency in one or more low-level programming languages

• Knowledge and expertise in RF systems and technologies

• Understanding of wired and wireless protocols, including USB, SPI/I2C/1-Wire, Ethernet, PCI-Express, 802.11, Bluetooth, Cellular, and others

• Experience in developing custom emulation solutions for dynamic analysis using tools like QEMU

• Proficient in writing plugins for decompilers such as IDA and Ghidra

• Skills in soldering, prototyping, and analyzing electronic circuits

• Capability to effectively lead and manage engineering teams

🏝️ Benefits

• Health and disability insurance

• 401(k) match

• Flexible spending accounts

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Education assistance

• Parental leave

• Paid time off

• Company-paid holidays