Reverse Engineer and Vulnerability Researcher

Join our team at Core One! Our mission is to be at the forefront of devising analytical, operational, and technical solutions to our Nation's most complex national security challenges. In order to achieve our mission, Core One values people first! We are committed to recruiting, nurturing, and retaining top talent! We offer a competitive total compensation package that sets us apart from our competition. Core One is a team-oriented, dynamic, and growing company that values exceptional performance!

Are you passionate about contributing to cutting-edge Offensive Cyber Operations? We are seeking a highly skilled Reverse Engineer / Security Researcher to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will play a crucial part in developing and supporting solutions to tackle complex challenges faced by our clients.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct in-depth analysis of intricate code bases written in various languages, including C/C++ and .NET, to gain insights into program functionality.
• Utilize reverse engineering techniques to dissect and understand proprietary software and network protocols.
• Develop production-level code for characterizing, emulating, and parsing proprietary protocols and formats.
• Build automated unit tests to ensure the reliability and scalability of implemented solutions.

Qualifications:

• A U.S. citizen holding an active Top Secret security clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field, or equivalent experience, with at least 3 years of experience in the offensive cyber domain.
• Strong programming skills in C/C++ and scripting languages such as Python.
• Proficiency in Windows Internals and familiarity with low-level programming implementation and architecture concepts.
• Experience with reverse engineering tools like Ghidra, Binary Ninja, and IDA Pro.
• Ability to comprehend assembly code, including x86 and AMD64, and understanding of calling conventions and endianness.
• Demonstrated capability to identify multiple creative solutions to problems and evaluate their strengths and weaknesses.
• Continuous learning mindset and willingness to explore new approaches and technologies.

Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with multiple major operating systems, including Windows, Linux, MacOS, Android, and iOS.
• Familiarity with network principles, IP protocols, and virtualization/emulation tools.
• Experience developing proof-of-concept exploits, firmware dumping, and basic cryptography knowledge.
• Proficiency with communication and network protocols, hardware bus protocols, and security tools and techniques.

If you are enthusiastic about pushing the boundaries of cybersecurity through reverse engineering and vulnerability research, we encourage you to apply and become a valuable member of our team.

Core One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.