Principal Reverse Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

ACTIVE SECURITY CLEARANCE AT THE TS/SCI POLYGRAPH LEVEL IS REQUIRED

Uncover critical system risks before they strike by mastering low-level binary analysis! In this role, you will perform deep technical analysis on malicious binaries, using static and dynamic methods to uncover hidden functionality, system behaviors, and indicators of compromise (IOCs). You won't just inspect code — you'll dissect unknown payloads, untangle obfuscation, and deliver critical intelligence that directly powers malware detection, signature generation, and enterprise-wide threat mitigation. If you thrive on tearing apart malicious code to figure out how it works and driving real-world countermeasures, you’ll fit right in with Team Nyla.

The annual base salary range for this role is $171,000-$202,000 (USD) , which does not include discretionary bonus compensation or our comprehensive benefits package. Actual compensation offered to the successful candidate may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level, among other things.

, Required Skills

• Malware Reverse Engineering: Demonstrated, hands-on experience performing reverse engineering on unknown or malicious binaries.

• Assembly Binary Analysis: Strong understanding of x86, x64, or ARM assembly languages and low-level execution concepts.

• Reverse Engineering Tooling: Proficient with industry-standard static and dynamic analysis tools (e.g., IDA Pro, Ghidra, Binary Ninja, x64dbg, GDB).

• IOC Extraction Analysis: Proven capability to isolate, analyze, and document operational Indicators of Compromise (IOCs).

• Malware Mitigation Concepts: Strong foundation in computer networking, operating system internals (Windows/Linux), and malware defense techniques.

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Cyber Security, or a related technical discipline, PLUS 7+ years of professional experience in reverse engineering, malware analysis, or software development OR Master’s Degree in a related field, PLUS 5+ years of specialized technical experience OR High School Diploma / GED , PLUS 11+ years of relevant hands-on experience in reverse engineering and low-level code analysis in lieu of a degree.

, Desired Skills

Signature Creation: Experience crafting custom YARA rules or SNORT signatures based on binary findings.

Scripting Automation: Proficiency with Python or C/C++ to build custom plugins, automate routine triage, or unpack payloads.

Network Protocol Dissection: Experience analyzing packet captures (PCAP) to correlate binary execution with network traffic patterns.

OS Internals: Deep understanding of OS API calls, process execution models, and memory management mechanics.

, About Nyla Technology Solutions

Nyla Technology Solutions delivers exceptional Artificial Intelligence (AI), Data Science, and Software Engineering services for the U.S. Government. Nyla embraces a forward-thinking and bold approach at every turn, earning us a solid reputation of technical trendsetters within the industry. We have a passion for developing solutions that have a quick and immediate impact on mission. Headquartered in Columbia, Maryland, our customers love how we tackle their most challenging problems and get things done.

If you have the unique experience and expertise we are seeking, along with the desire and determination to invest your time and energy as a part of Nyla’s team,

Taking Care of All of You

Nyla provides a top-of-market compensation and benefits package. And through our unique Nyla FLEX program, we custom tailor these benefits to best fit your lifestyle.

The Nyla FLEX benefit program is designed to offer you flexibility in the 3 biggest areas of your life: your pay, your leave, and your schedule.

PAY - Nyla starts with 4 weeks of Annual Leave plus 11 holidays and an additional day of Annual Leave for each year you’re at the company. You have the flexibility to cash out your annual leave hours, opt out of other Nyla benefits, and/or arrange for additional hours on contract* (over 40 hrs/week). There’s even an option to earn 1.3 times your hourly rate once you work over 1880 hours on contract!

LEAVE - Want to spend more time with the family? Want more time to travel the world? You can BUY additional annual leave for a total of 6 weeks of annual leave. That’s up to 240 hours of leave plus 11 holidays! That’s not even including paid anniversary leave!

SCHEDULE - Does the traditional 40-hour workweek no longer fit your lifestyle? With Nyla FLEX, you have the freedom to scale down to 30-32 hours while still enjoying the top-notch Nyla benefits you know and love. It's flexibility that works for you without compromising the perks!

WHAT ABOUT OTHER BENEFITS? Nyla’s health care (medical, dental, and vision) is 100% covered by the company. We provide 10% 401k matching - with full vesting day 1! Our Professional Development offers $5,000 per year to be used towards fees, tuition, or time off for your continued growth. We even have a student loan repayment program and we provide 8 hours of volunteering annually so you can support your community, making your world a better place.

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Nyla is an equal opportunity employer.