
Cyber Software Engineer
Leidos
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Virginia • United States
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Salary
💰 $57,850 - $104,575 per year
Tech Stack
About the role
- Contribute to offensive cyber research initiatives.
- Develop and maintain offensive security tools.
- Support reverse engineering tasks across binaries, firmware, and hardware‑adjacent systems.
- Assist in designing and evaluating evasion‑resistant payloads.
- Prototype automation and AI‑driven approaches for reconnaissance.
- Analyze adversarial tactics, techniques, and procedures.
- Collaborate with other engineers and mission teams.
- Document research findings and prototype behaviors.
- Participate in internal red‑team exercises and capability evaluations.
- Stay current with emerging offensive techniques.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field.
- Strong programming experience in C/C++ and Python.
- Experience with reverse engineering fundamentals.
- Hands‑on experience with red‑team operations.
- Familiarity with embedded systems, microcontrollers, or FPGA‑based development.
- Understanding of networking fundamentals and security vulnerabilities.
- Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly.
- US citizenship is required.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI with Polygraph clearance.
Benefits
- competitive compensation
- Health and Wellness programs
- Income Protection
- Paid Leave
- Retirement
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
CC++Pythonreverse engineeringoffensive security toolsevasion-resistant payloadsautomationAI-driven approachesnetworking fundamentalssecurity vulnerabilities
Soft Skills
communicationcollaboration
Certifications
Bachelor’s degreeTop Secret/SCI clearance