AnaVation

Federal IT engineering services and cybersecurity

Senior Cyber Engineer - AI

Offensive Security & TestingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeChantilly, VA, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

At least 7 years of experience in vulnerability research, reverse engineering, or low-level systems security.
Strong proficiency with reverse-engineering tools such as IDA Pro, Ghidra, Binary Ninja, Frida, or similar tools.
Expert knowledge of exploit classes, memory corruption, program analysis, and operating-system internals.
Professional experience building or integrating machine-learning and artificial-intelligence systems, including transformer-based models or code-intelligence architectures.
Proficiency in Python and at least one low-level language: C, C++, Rust, or Assembly.
Strong understanding of binary formats such as ELF and PE, calling conventions, and compiler behaviors.
Experience with static analysis, dynamic instrumentation, fuzzing frameworks, or symbolic-execution tools.
Active TS/SCI clearance with CI polygraph.

Responsibilities

Lead research and development of automated reverse-engineering systems, including static, dynamic, and symbolic analysis workflows.
Create tools to analyze compiled code, firmware, protocols, and novel architectures.
Collaborate with vulnerability-research researchers to convert advanced techniques into scalable AI-driven capabilities.
Build pipelines for binary ingestion, disassembly, feature extraction, and machine-learning model training.
Perform hands-on reverse engineering of complex software to validate and improve AI-based approaches.
Integrate large language models and multimodal models into security workflows, including code reasoning, decompilation assistance, and exploit-surface mapping.
Document methodologies, findings, and architectures for internal engineering and security teams.
Mentor junior engineers and guide cross-functional research initiatives.

Desired Qualifications

Experience developing AI and machine-learning models that assist in binary analysis, vulnerability detection, and exploit-pattern identification.
Experience training or fine-tuning machine-learning models for code or binary analysis.
Familiarity with reinforcement learning, program synthesis, or neurosymbolic reasoning.
Experience analyzing embedded systems, mobile platforms, or cloud-native workloads.
Publications, conference presentations, or open-source contributions in security research or program analysis.
Prior experience in red-team research or advanced threat modeling.

Be Challenged and Make a Difference

In a world of technology, people make the difference. We believe if we invest in great people, then great things will happen. At AnaVation, we provide unmatched value to our customers and employees through innovative solutions and an engaging culture.

Description of Task to be Performed:

We are seeking a Senior AI Engineer with deep experience in vulnerability research, reverse engineering, and automated exploit discovery. In this role, you will build advanced AI-driven systems to analyze binaries, discover flaws, and support secure engineering across complex environments. You will work at the intersection of security research, machine learning, and large-scale automation—designing tools that push the boundaries of modern vulnerability detection.

Key Responsibilities

Lead research and development of automated systems for reverse engineering, including static, dynamic, and symbolic analysis workflows.
Create tools to analyze compiled code, firmware, protocols, and novel architecture.
Collaborate with VR researchers to convert cutting-edge techniques into scalable AI-driven capabilities.
Build pipelines for ingesting binaries, disassembling, performing feature extraction, and training ML models.
Perform hands-on reverse engineering of complex software to validate and improve AI-based approaches.
Integrate LLMs and multimodal models into security workflows (e.g., code reasoning, decompilation assistance, exploit surface mapping).
Document methodologies, findings, and architectures for internal engineering and security teams.
Mentor junior engineers and guide cross-functional research initiatives.

Required Qualifications:

7+ years of experience in vulnerability research, reverse engineering, or low-level systems security.
Strong proficiency with reverse engineering tools such as IDA Pro, Ghidra, Binary Ninja, Frida, or similar.
Expert knowledge of exploit classes, memory corruption, program analysis, and OS-level internals.
Professional experience building or integrating ML/AI systems, including transformer-based models or code-intelligence architectures.
Proficiency in Python and at least one low-level language (C/C++, Rust, or Assembly).
Strong understanding of binary formats (ELF, PE), calling conventions, and compiler behaviors.
Experience with static analysis, dynamic instrumentation, fuzzing frameworks, or symbolic execution tools
Clearance: Active TS/SCI Clearance with CI Polygraph

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience developing AI/ML models that assist in binary analysis, vulnerability detection, and exploit pattern identification.

Experience training or fine-tuning ML models for code or binary analysis.

Familiarity with reinforcement learning, program synthesis, or neurosymbolic reasoning.

Experience analyzing embedded systems, mobile platforms, or cloud-native workloads.

Publications, conference presentations, or open-source contributions in security research or program analysis.

Prior experience in red team research or advanced threat modeling.

Benefits

Generous cost sharing for medical insurance for the employee and dependents
100% company paid dental insurance for employees and dependents
100% company paid long-term and short-term disability insurance
100% company paid vision insurance for employees and dependents
401k plan with generous match and 100% immediate vesting
Competitive Pay
Generous paid leave and holiday package
Tuition and training reimbursement
Life and AD&D Insurance

About AnaVation

AnaVation is the leader in solving the most complex technical challenges for collection and processing in the U.S. Federal Intelligence Community. We are a US owned company headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia. We deliver groundbreaking research with advanced software and systems engineering that provides an information advantage to contribute to the mission and operational success of our customers. We offer complex challenges, a top-notch work environment, and a world-class, collaborative team.

If you want to grow your career and make a difference while doing it, AnaVation is the perfect fit for you!

AnaVation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

About the Company

AnaVation

Federal IT engineering services and cybersecurity

AnaVation provides IT engineering services to the U.S. Federal Government, focusing on complex technical and analytical challenges. It works by delivering contract-based projects that cover intelligence collection and processing, analytical systems, big data solutions, and cybersecurity, using cross-disciplinary engineering teams (called AnaVators) to tailor solutions to government needs. The company differentiates itself through a government-focused, cost-effective approach, deep technical expertise, and a values-driven culture that emphasizes building long-term partnerships and strong customer trust. Its goal is to help federal agencies improve operational efficiency, security, and decision-making by solving difficult technical problems and delivering reliable, mission-critical software and systems.

Company size: 51-200
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Reston, VA
Founded: 2013

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