Reverse Engineering & Intrusion Analyst
Job Description
Salary: $100,000+
Job Title:
Computer Forensics & Cyber Intrusion Analyst
Job Overview:
The Computer Forensics and Cyber Intrusion Analyst shall be responsible for developing new exploits for various electronic devices using reverse engineering techniques. Experience conducting vulnerability analysis at both a hardware and firmware level is required. Activities will be in support of a Government customer.
Essential Functions:
· Use reverse engineering techniques to decode and analyze the protocols, firmware code, and other internals of embedded and IoT devices to discover vulnerabilities in support of investigations involving digital media and devices.
· Use forensic tools and investigative methods to find specific electronic data and files of interest.
· Raw hex data analyses identifying memory regions and recovering data of interest
· Use digital forensic tools and best practices to image and analyze various types of electronic media
· Conduct network and/or software vulnerability assessments and penetration testing utilizing reverse engineering techniques.
· Research and maintain proficiency in digital investigative tools, forensic techniques, and trends in computer network vulnerabilities, forensic analysis, and data recovery.
· Identify trends in firmware development to anticipate future capabilities and reduce costs for the government.
· Conduct quick response to new threats and associate code with authors to track proliferation.
· Compile technical data on standardization to exploit component parts and firmware.
· Develop recommendations and advice on system development, improvements, optimization, and supporting efforts.
· Follow chain of custody rules and evidence handling procedures
Required Education and Experience:
· 5+ years of related experience
· BA/BS degree preferred
· Proficiency in at least one of the following languages (C, C++, Java, JavaScript, Swing, and Python) is required. Additional languages are preferred.
· 1 year of experience working in Linux environment is preferred
· Must be able to obtain a favorably adjudicated governmental Background Investigation.
· May be required to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance with SCI access
Physical Demands:
This is a sedentary role which may sit or use a computer for long periods of time. Finger dexterity is needed for keyboarding. Extended periods of time reading/viewing computer screens and electronic equipment.