
Posted 19 days ago
Cybersecurity Engineer
AI Summary
Reverse engineers malware and electrical, communication and computer systems to determine their function, supporting malware detection, signature creation, lab testing, modeling and technical reporting for a government customer.
About this role
Description
Who we are:
At Applied Network Solutions (ANS), we bring together some of the most curious minds in networking and cybersecurity. ANS was founded to disrupt the status quo. For over 20 years, our team provides expertise in network, system engineering and both offensive and defensive cybersecurity operations.
What we do:
Our vision is for a future in which talent and customers alike come to ANS because of our reputation for delivering technical excellence, solving our nation’s toughest challenges and our ability to exceed expectations.
Why ANS:
At ANS we value the integrity of your work. We are looking for the right person to plan, analyze, design, develop, test, secure, integrate, implement, operate, and maintain the custom solutions that ANS delivers. Together, let’s ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter.
ANS is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer (Reverse Engineer) to join our team in San Antonio, TX.
Requirements
- Active TS/SCI clearance and Polygraph required
- Minimum of seven (7) years of experience and a Doctoral degree or nine (9) years of relevant experience and a Master’s degree or (11) years of relevant experience and a Bachelor’s degree or (13) years of relevant experience and an Associate’s degree required.
- Degree must be in Computer Science Computer Engineering, Information Systems, or related discipline from an accredited college or university
- Relevant experience must be in malware reverse engineering
- Working knowledge of IDApro
- CISSP, GIAC GREM or CREA Certification required
- Information Assurance Certification may be required
- Provide information and documentation that enables malware detection, signature creation and mitigation
- Aid in the reverse engineering of the electrical, communication, and computer systems to determine the function of each system and sub-systems
- Provide direct client support to the customer in the development of analysis and test plans
- Support the reverse engineering of the electrical systems including power generation, conversion, and distribution system; and guidance system including circuits, instruments, physical and structural
- Support software analysis efforts including identification and function of guidance algorithms, data tables and input and output signals
- Support laboratory testing of subsystems including the development of test plans and post-test data analysis
- Support modeling and simulation efforts to translate reverse engineering findings into meaningful results
- Document all results in the final technical report including subsystem physical and functional descriptions
- Support technical discussions and briefings to the technical community, to include the development and presentation of technical briefing summaries of the in-depth analysis and test results
- Willing to learn about the various disciplines that encompass reverse engineering
Desired Qualifications
- Malware analysis skills
- Debugger knowledge mandatory
- Ghidra is nice to have
Benefits
ANS offers excellent compensation along with a generous benefits package to include:
- Family Medical, Dental (w/ adult orthodontia) and Vision coverage
- Pet Discount Program
- PTO (Paid Time Off)
- Maternity/ Paternity Leave
- Supplemental Military Leave Pay
- 11 Paid Holidays
- 401(k) plan with 6% Company Contribution
- Generous Professional Development Program
- 100% Employer paid Short- and Long-Term Disability
- 100% Employer paid Life Insurance
- Supplemental Whole Life Insurance
- Lucrative Referral Bonus Program
- Annual Allowance for ANS Swag
- Potential for Paid Overtime
- Flexible Work Schedules
Applied Network Solutions, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
As required by local law, Applied Network Solutions, Inc. provides reasonable salary ranges of compensation for work performed in applicable states. Ranges are not a guarantee of compensation and depend on a variety of factors, including but not limited to contractual requirements, work location, years of experience, skill set, and education. Overtime is not guaranteed for this position. The anticipated pay range for this position is $150,000.00 - $200,000.00 USD.
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