Darkblade Systems

Cyber Reverse Engineer

Job Locations US-MD-Aberdeen Proving Ground
ID
2025-2279
Category
Information Technology
Type
Full Time
Clearance Level Required
TS/SCI

Overview

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Darkblade Systems, a CIS Secure company, is a trusted provider of specialized capabilities to priority programs within the defense and intelligence communities, delivering scientific, engineering, technical, operational support and training services. Darkblade strives to be a business that puts people first: clients, colleagues, employees, and teammates. Our cleared personnel are experts in the operationalization and deployment of new and emerging technologies.

 

We're seeking a Cyber Reverse Engineer for a unique, tailored mission.

Responsibilities

  • Contribute to a team that works hands on with state-of-the-art electronics.
  • Perform advanced analysis and evaluation of applications and firmware.
  • Assist with the development of new techniques for a variety of systems in support of the teams work on new technologies.

OPERATING HOURS AND EXPECTATIONS:

  • This position operates on a standard 8 hour schedule Monday - Friday.

TRAVEL:

  • Local travel up to 10%.

Qualifications

CLEARANCE:

  • Active Top-Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain SCI.

 

EDUCATION:

  • BA/BS in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related field with five (5) years of experience

CERTIFICATION(S): 

  • N/A

 

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

  • Significant understanding of Networking, Cybersecurity, Linux, Cryptography (public/private key pairs, symmetric, and asymmetric ciphers), and computer programming (C++/Python) and debugging.
  • High-proficiency with written and verbal communications.
  • Ability to articulate technical concepts and findings to stakeholders to support decision making.
  • Experience with either IDA Pro or Ghidra, a significant understanding of reverse engineering tasks (static/dynamic analysis, machine code emulation, and firmware review).
  • Experience with networking and communication protocols (TCP/IP, I2C, SPI, UART), Linux, ARM, and Android internal processing and kernels for both operating systems and applications.

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

  • Familiarity with Android OS, mobile device debugging techniques.
  • Experience analyzing APK files.
  • Experience threat hunting or performing penetration tests.
  • Experience with electrical hardware and circuit board analysis.
  • Experience with benchtop equipment such as oscilloscopes, signal/power analyzers, and multimeters.
  • Experience performing micro-soldering.
  • Experience with unmanned systems such as UAS, UGV, and USV.
  • Familiarity with the programmatic use of APIs.
  • Experience working with containers at a technical level.

 

Benefits

WHAT WE OFFER:

 

At CIS Secure and its associated companies, Intrepid Solutions and Services and Darkblade Systems, we believe in promoting fair and transparent pay practices. We are committed to disclosing the compensation range for transparency and to set clear expectations for all applicants for this posting. This range represents the anticipated low and high end of the base salary for the advertised job, promotion, or transfer opportunity. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. The actual salary offered may vary based on various factors including but not limited to relevant experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, education, geographic location, as well as internal equity, and alignment to market data.

Job Type: Full-time (onsite)

Pay Range: 125,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • 401(k) with company matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Medical insurance
  • Health Savings Account option
  • Flexible Spending
  • Vision insurance
  • Life and Disability Insurance
  • Ancillary offerings (Hospital Indemnity, Accident, Critical Illness, Pet Insurance)
  • Paid Time Off
  • Holiday pay

 

Darkblade Systems, a CIS Secure company, is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.

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