Reverse Engineer/Software Tester

Overview

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) delivers high-impact, technical solutions to complex national security issues. With over 50 years of business expertise and consistent growth, we are known for continuous innovation for our government customers, in both the US and abroad. Our exceptionally talented team is highly collaborative in spirit and practice, producing Results that Matter. Come work with the best! We offer opportunity, unique challenges, and clear-sighted commitment to the mission. SPA: Objective. Responsive. Trusted.  

The Joint, Office of the Secretary of Defense, Interagency Division provides expert support services to a range of customers spanning across the Department of Defense, Federal Civilian, and international markets. JOID provides a diverse portfolio of analytical and programmatic capabilities to help our customers make informed decisions on their most challenging issues.

SPA provides critical decision support to enabling and executing a strategy of technological superiority and enabling the delivery and sustainment of secure, resilient, and preeminent capabilities to the warfighter quickly and cost effectively. Our team of experienced military, technical, and operations research analysts is skilled in evaluating military problems, identifying the driving factors, devising innovative approaches, collecting applicable data, developing necessary software tools, and performing thorough and timely assessments to inform technology and acquisition governance decisions to ensure U.S. military forces retain military superiority in the future.

We have an immediate need for a Reverse Engineer/Software Tester to provide 100% onsite support out of Arlington, VA at the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Information Processing Techniques Office (IPTO).

Responsibilities

The candidate will support technology transition and research management of programs in software program analysis, computer network defense, computer network exploitation, and/or computer network attack. Over the course of advisory and analytic duties, the Reverse Engineer/Software Tester will apply software emulation, software vulnerability research, computer program analysis, and reverse engineering expterise in support of cybersecurity and/or cyberspace operations automation. Will lead efforts to implement compelling technologies, both new and evolving solutions, as well as the “pick up” and integration of known/existing solutions. This position will involve deep understanding of use and application of cyber research tools for reverse engineering, vulnerability research, and related efforts for development and testing of cyber solutions (explicitly not information technology or or general cyber policy and/or network/IT administration & support). 

Qualifications

Required:

• BS degree or higher in computer science, engineering, information, or mathematics related field
• 8+ years of relevant experience in reverse engineering and offensive cybersecurity (e.g. development and use of research-grade tools, techniques, approaches, and software applications); significant experience in writing code, editing code, and demonstrated deep understanding of cyber tools
• Experience in using and understanding the behavior or limitations of large language model developed code for analysis, test, and verification of cybersecurity tools and measures
• Deep understanding of software behavior analysis, requirements derivation, and implementation
• Excellent skills in developing Powerpoint presentations explaining and visualizing advanced approaches to reverse engineering
• Active Top Secret clearance and SCI eligibile
• Able to report to DARPA government site in a Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) at 100%/full-time

Desired:

• MS degree or higher in computer science, engineering, information, or mathematics related field
• Experience with telecommunications, exploitation, cyber operations, and high-speed data processing
• Experience with leading testing and evaluation of Department of Defense applied research and advanced technology development of cybersecurity technologies and/or prototypes in an operationally relevant environment
• Experience in gathering and interpreting information from sensitive platforms for intelligence collection, risk assessment, and reporting
• Hands-on tactical experience with analytical products and tools for cyber operations
• Experience with military cyber operations, related tools, and integration with transition platforms for operational use

Pay Range Information

At SPA, we strive to deliver a robust total compensation package that will attract and retain top talent. Elements of the compensation package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities. SPA provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work. The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, etc. Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only. Salaries are commensurate with experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. Virginia, Pay Transparency Salary range: USD $150,000.00/Yr. - USD $250,000.00/Yr.