Job Requirements
Bethesda, MD
Top Secret/SCI CI Polygraph
Senior Level Career (10+ yrs experience)
$150,000 - $200,000
Job Description
Job #: 3057376
Senior Reverse Engineer
Seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Software Reverse Engineer to join our team in Bethesda, MD. In this role, you will perform in-depth analysis of software, firmware, and hardware systems to uncover its true functionality, identify vulnerabilities, and understand their operational context. This position requires a holistic approach, combining dynamic system analysis, static binary reverse engineering, and document exploitation to reveal not just what a system does, but why and how it supports its mission objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
• System Analysis: Conduct comprehensive analysis of compiled software and binaries. Employ forensic techniques to extract critical artifacts, understand system architecture, and identify key software components.
• Dynamic System & Environment Analysis: Utilize virtualization and sandboxing environments (VMware, KVM/QEMU) to run and observe software in its native operating environment. Perform system call tracing, network monitoring, and file system analysis to reveal real-time behaviors and interactions.
• Live Debugging and Analysis: Perform live, on-system debugging to step through code execution in real-time. Correlate dynamic findings with static analysis from Ghidra/IDA Pro to validate assumptions, understand complex logic, and uncover obfuscated functionality.
• Static Reverse Engineering: Use advanced reverse engineering tools, with a focus on Ghidra and IDA Pro, to decompile and disassemble software. Analyze code paths, extract indicators, and uncover hidden or malicious logic not apparent through dynamic analysis alone.
• Vulnerability and Capability Research: Investigate and identify vulnerabilities, undocumented features, and novel capabilities within target systems. Develop proof-of-concept exploits and assess their potential operational impact. Model and simulate specific features and functions to understand how software was developed, compiled, and deployed.
• Tool Chain Mastery: Employ a specialized toolchain for analysis, including disk imagers, virtual machine managers, network scanners, and debuggers to perform end-to-end exploitation.
• Mentorship: Mentor junior engineers in SWRE methodologies, tools, and techniques.
Required Qualifications:
• 3+ years of demonstrated experience in software reverse engineering, with a preference for backgrounds in material exploitation, malware analysis, or vulnerability research.
• Understanding of Windows and Linux operating system internals, x86/x64 and ARM assembly, and CPU architecture.
• Experience with static analysis tools such as IDA Pro, Ghidra, and Binary Ninja.
• Experience with debugging tools such as WinDbg, GDB, and similar platforms.
• Experience with virtualization, sandboxing, and emulation tools such as VMware, KVM, QEMU, and others.
• Experience with the SWRE toolchain, including network analysis tools (Wireshark, nmap) and Linux command-line proficiency.
• Experience with forensic disk image analysis to mount, modify, and extract artifacts from raw disk images.
• Ability to unpack, de-obfuscate, and analyze highly complex malicious applications.
• Experience in Linux/Unix environments, including advanced command-line operations and system-level administration.
• Knowledge of low-level programming languages (C, C++, Assembly) and scripting languages such as Python, Java, or .NET.
• A solid understanding of common security practices and the ability to identify security flaws in software architecture.
Desired Qualifications:
• Active DoD 8570, IAT Level II Certification.
• Knowledge of advanced firmware analysis techniques and methodologies.
• Knowledge of secure boot processes.
• Familiarity with hardware-level attack techniques such as side-channel analysis or fault injection.
• Experience with Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) development.
• Experience monitoring hardware-level buses and interfaces such as i2C, USB, or JTAG.
• Familiarity with risk assessment and mitigation strategies for firmware vulnerabilities.
• Strong documentation skills to maintain detailed records of analysis processes and findings.
Location: Bethesda, Maryland
Onsite expectation: 100% Onsite (SCIF)
Clearance Level: TS/SCI CI Poly
Salary/Pay range: $75-$100/hr W-2
PLEASE NOTE: Candidates must be able to obtain and/or maintain a TS/SCI CI Poly security clearance as a condition and continuation of employment*
If you are interested, please apply here or email an updated copy of your resume to
Apex Systems Military & Veteran Programs
At Apex Systems, we are proud to support those who serve. Our commitment to the military community is reflected in our robust veteran hiring initiatives, military-friendly workplace policies, and nationally recognized programs. We value the leadership, discipline, and mission-first mindset that military professionals bring to our team. Join us in continuing your mission.
Why Apex is a Top Choice for Veterans and Military Talent:
• Military-Friendly Employer: Recognized as a Military Friendly® Employer for multiple consecutive years.
• Transition Programs: DoD Skill Bridge program with multiple pathway options.
• Veteran Hiring Commitment: We actively partner with multiple veteran and military organizations that specialize in IT upskilling and certification training, helping service members and veterans transition into high-demand tech careers
• Apex Military Network: Internal employee resource group supporting veterans, Guard/Reserve members, and their families.
Apex Benefits Overview
Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Apex team member can provide.
Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.
Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Everforth Apex and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at https://www.apexsystems.com/privacy-policy
Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.
Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.
If you require an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in an interview with a virtual recruiter or to use our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at accommodations@apexsystems.com or 804-523-8228. Please note that this contact information is strictly to be used for medical ADA accommodations and that no other inquiries will be answered.
UnitedHealthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Everforth Apex Systems.
Senior Reverse Engineer
Seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Software Reverse Engineer to join our team in Bethesda, MD. In this role, you will perform in-depth analysis of software, firmware, and hardware systems to uncover its true functionality, identify vulnerabilities, and understand their operational context. This position requires a holistic approach, combining dynamic system analysis, static binary reverse engineering, and document exploitation to reveal not just what a system does, but why and how it supports its mission objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
• System Analysis: Conduct comprehensive analysis of compiled software and binaries. Employ forensic techniques to extract critical artifacts, understand system architecture, and identify key software components.
• Dynamic System & Environment Analysis: Utilize virtualization and sandboxing environments (VMware, KVM/QEMU) to run and observe software in its native operating environment. Perform system call tracing, network monitoring, and file system analysis to reveal real-time behaviors and interactions.
• Live Debugging and Analysis: Perform live, on-system debugging to step through code execution in real-time. Correlate dynamic findings with static analysis from Ghidra/IDA Pro to validate assumptions, understand complex logic, and uncover obfuscated functionality.
• Static Reverse Engineering: Use advanced reverse engineering tools, with a focus on Ghidra and IDA Pro, to decompile and disassemble software. Analyze code paths, extract indicators, and uncover hidden or malicious logic not apparent through dynamic analysis alone.
• Vulnerability and Capability Research: Investigate and identify vulnerabilities, undocumented features, and novel capabilities within target systems. Develop proof-of-concept exploits and assess their potential operational impact. Model and simulate specific features and functions to understand how software was developed, compiled, and deployed.
• Tool Chain Mastery: Employ a specialized toolchain for analysis, including disk imagers, virtual machine managers, network scanners, and debuggers to perform end-to-end exploitation.
• Mentorship: Mentor junior engineers in SWRE methodologies, tools, and techniques.
Required Qualifications:
• 3+ years of demonstrated experience in software reverse engineering, with a preference for backgrounds in material exploitation, malware analysis, or vulnerability research.
• Understanding of Windows and Linux operating system internals, x86/x64 and ARM assembly, and CPU architecture.
• Experience with static analysis tools such as IDA Pro, Ghidra, and Binary Ninja.
• Experience with debugging tools such as WinDbg, GDB, and similar platforms.
• Experience with virtualization, sandboxing, and emulation tools such as VMware, KVM, QEMU, and others.
• Experience with the SWRE toolchain, including network analysis tools (Wireshark, nmap) and Linux command-line proficiency.
• Experience with forensic disk image analysis to mount, modify, and extract artifacts from raw disk images.
• Ability to unpack, de-obfuscate, and analyze highly complex malicious applications.
• Experience in Linux/Unix environments, including advanced command-line operations and system-level administration.
• Knowledge of low-level programming languages (C, C++, Assembly) and scripting languages such as Python, Java, or .NET.
• A solid understanding of common security practices and the ability to identify security flaws in software architecture.
Desired Qualifications:
• Active DoD 8570, IAT Level II Certification.
• Knowledge of advanced firmware analysis techniques and methodologies.
• Knowledge of secure boot processes.
• Familiarity with hardware-level attack techniques such as side-channel analysis or fault injection.
• Experience with Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) development.
• Experience monitoring hardware-level buses and interfaces such as i2C, USB, or JTAG.
• Familiarity with risk assessment and mitigation strategies for firmware vulnerabilities.
• Strong documentation skills to maintain detailed records of analysis processes and findings.
Location: Bethesda, Maryland
Onsite expectation: 100% Onsite (SCIF)
Clearance Level: TS/SCI CI Poly
Salary/Pay range: $75-$100/hr W-2
PLEASE NOTE: Candidates must be able to obtain and/or maintain a TS/SCI CI Poly security clearance as a condition and continuation of employment*
If you are interested, please apply here or email an updated copy of your resume to
Apex Systems Military & Veteran Programs
At Apex Systems, we are proud to support those who serve. Our commitment to the military community is reflected in our robust veteran hiring initiatives, military-friendly workplace policies, and nationally recognized programs. We value the leadership, discipline, and mission-first mindset that military professionals bring to our team. Join us in continuing your mission.
Why Apex is a Top Choice for Veterans and Military Talent:
• Military-Friendly Employer: Recognized as a Military Friendly® Employer for multiple consecutive years.
• Transition Programs: DoD Skill Bridge program with multiple pathway options.
• Veteran Hiring Commitment: We actively partner with multiple veteran and military organizations that specialize in IT upskilling and certification training, helping service members and veterans transition into high-demand tech careers
• Apex Military Network: Internal employee resource group supporting veterans, Guard/Reserve members, and their families.
Apex Benefits Overview
Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Apex team member can provide.
Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.
Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Everforth Apex and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at https://www.apexsystems.com/privacy-policy
Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.
Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.
If you require an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in an interview with a virtual recruiter or to use our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at accommodations@apexsystems.com or 804-523-8228. Please note that this contact information is strictly to be used for medical ADA accommodations and that no other inquiries will be answered.
UnitedHealthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Everforth Apex Systems.
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