Junior Reverse Engineer

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Junior Reverse Engineer

KBR is seeking a talented Junior Reverse Engineer to join our Cyberwarfare team. In this role, you will apply your technical skills and curiosity to dissect and analyze various systems, from hardware and firmware to software and network protocols. You will be responsible for understanding system behaviors, identifying vulnerabilities, and developing proof-of-concept exploits to demonstrate the impact of those vulnerabilities. This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about security and eager to develop their expertise in reverse engineering.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform full-scope reverse engineering of hardware, firmware, software, and network protocols.

• Analyze system components, architectures, and interactions to gain in-depth knowledge of their functionality.

• Identify security vulnerabilities, potential attack vectors, and areas for improvement.

• Develop custom tools and scripts to automate and streamline reverse engineering workflows.

• Research and stay current on the latest threats, vulnerabilities, and reverse engineering techniques.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement security solutions.

• Document findings, prepare comprehensive reports, and present results to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Science.

• 0-4 years of demonstrated experience in reverse engineering or relevant security disciplines.

• Strong understanding of computer architecture, operating systems, and software development principles.

• Proficiency in assembly language or C/C++.

• Experience with debugging tools and techniques.

• Experience with network protocols and security concepts.

• Ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Graduate degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Science.

• Experience with reverse engineering tools such as IDA Pro, Ghidra, or Binary Ninja.

• Experience with hardware reverse engineering tools and techniques.

• Knowledge of embedded systems and firmware analysis.

• Demonstrated ability to learn new technologies quickly and adapt to a fast-paced environment.

• Demonstrated curiosity: performs self-directed learning and tasking.

• Personal projects in Reverse Engineering, Capture the Flags, game modifications, or other related projects.

Basic Compensation:

$80,000 to $115,000

The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.

Additional Compensation:

KBR may offer bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels, per internal policy or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be in the form of sign on bonus, relocation benefits, short term incentives, long term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.

KBR Benefits

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.

Belong, Connect and Grow at KBRAt KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team's philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver - Together.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.