What are the responsibilities and job description for the Reverse Engineer position at The Swift Group, LLC?
Swift is a privately held, mission-driven and employee-focused services and solutions company headquartered in Reston, VA. Our capabilities include Software Development, Engineering & IT, Data Science, Cyber Enablement, Logistics, and Training. Founded in 2019, Swift supports Civilian, Defense, and Intelligence Community customers across the country and around the globe.
We are looking for a Reverse Engineer to join a growing team in the Annapolis Junction, MD area supporting mission-driven work in complex, high-priority environments.
The Reverse Engineer will analyze software and firmware to understand functionality, identify vulnerabilities, and support mission objectives. This role involves working with compiled code, binary artifacts, and system behavior to uncover exploitable conditions and enable both offensive and defensive capabilities.
Depending on level, this role may include developing custom tools, conducting advanced vulnerability research, and leading reverse engineering efforts across complex systems and architectures.
Responsibilities:
Pay Range: $49,996.80 - $290,004.00
Pay ranges are a general guideline and not intended as a guaranteed and/or implied final compensation or salary for this job opening. Determination of official compensation or salary relies on several different factors including, but not limited to: level of position, complexity of job responsibilities, geographic location, work experience, education, certifications, Federal Government contract labor categories, and contract wage rates.
At The Swift Group and Subsidiaries, you will receive comprehensive benefits including but not limited to: healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, education, and time off benefits.
We are looking for a Reverse Engineer to join a growing team in the Annapolis Junction, MD area supporting mission-driven work in complex, high-priority environments.
The Reverse Engineer will analyze software and firmware to understand functionality, identify vulnerabilities, and support mission objectives. This role involves working with compiled code, binary artifacts, and system behavior to uncover exploitable conditions and enable both offensive and defensive capabilities.
Depending on level, this role may include developing custom tools, conducting advanced vulnerability research, and leading reverse engineering efforts across complex systems and architectures.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct reverse engineering of software and/or firmware to analyze functionality and identify vulnerabilities
- Analyze compiled code, binaries, and system behavior to identify malicious or exploitable conditions
- Perform static and dynamic analysis in support of mission objectives
- Support or develop tools, scripts, and methodologies for exploitation and vulnerability discovery
- Apply low-level programming and debugging techniques, including assembly-level analysis
- Collaborate with mission teams to support operational and technical objectives
- (Higher levels) Lead reverse engineering efforts, develop novel methodologies, and mentor junior engineers
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or related field
- Coursework must include algorithms, computer architecture (not network architecture), programming methodologies/languages, data structures, logic/computation, and advanced mathematics
- Experience with reverse engineering, binary analysis, debugging, and/or software/system engineering
- US Citizenship and active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph required
- 5 years of relevant experience
- Experience with reverse engineering of software or firmware
- Experience with low-level programming and assembly language
- Experience with debugging and binary analysis
- Exposure to vulnerability analysis and/or exploit development
- Master’s 3 years OR PhD 2 years OR Associate’s 7 years (with relevant experience)
- 8 years of relevant experience
- Experience with advanced reverse engineering of complex software systems
- Experience with static and dynamic binary analysis
- Experience with exploit development and vulnerability analysis
- Experience with assembly-level debugging and tool development
- Master’s 6 years OR PhD 4 years OR Associate’s 10 years (with relevant experience)
- 11 years of relevant experience
- Expert-level experience in reverse engineering and binary/firmware analysis
- Experience leading complex reverse engineering or exploitation efforts
- Experience with vulnerability discovery and exploit research
- Experience developing tools, methodologies, and advanced debugging techniques
- Master’s 9 years OR PhD 7 years OR Associate’s 13 years (with relevant experience)
Pay Range: $49,996.80 - $290,004.00
Pay ranges are a general guideline and not intended as a guaranteed and/or implied final compensation or salary for this job opening. Determination of official compensation or salary relies on several different factors including, but not limited to: level of position, complexity of job responsibilities, geographic location, work experience, education, certifications, Federal Government contract labor categories, and contract wage rates.
At The Swift Group and Subsidiaries, you will receive comprehensive benefits including but not limited to: healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, education, and time off benefits.
Salary : $49,997 - $290,004