• Cyber Capability Engineer

    Percival Engineering (Columbia, MD)


    Ready to dive into and learn the latest cyber strategies and techniques? Are you all about tackling the toughest puzzles? Ready to bring your A-game? Well, buckle up and join us at Percival – where we're all about putting people first and having a blast while we're at it. Based in Columbia, Maryland, our squad is on a big mission: developing top-notch talent and technical solutions to safeguard our nation's most critical assets. From digging deep into vulnerabilities and cracking codes to developing cutting-edge software, our team does it all. If you are a Cyber Capability Engineer with a passion for innovation and a knack for thinking outside the box, we want you on our team. Let's tackle those cyber threats together – and have a blast while we're at it!

    Job Type:

    + Mid Level, Full Time

    + Non-Remote – Columbia, MD

    Clearance & Citizenship Requirements:

    + TS/SCI with polygraph is required

    + Due to these clearance requirements, US citizenship is also required

    Responsibilities Include:

    + Perform network analysis using tools, such as Wireshark, NetworkMiner, for captures and analysis

    + Reverse engineer network protocols and perform static and dynamic analysis of software binaries

    + Decompile, disassemble, or debug software binaries to understand internal workings and behavior

    + Analyze Windows and Linux binaries to understand their functionality, detect malware or other anomalies, and assess system impact

    + Profile performance and operation of software systems by running and testing applications, identifying bottlenecks, software dependencies, system requirements

    + Monitor system performance and resource usage, analyze logs, and gather all reportable content

    + Develop technical specifications, flowcharts, and system diagrams to summarize findings from analysis

    + Conduct in-depth vulnerability research and analysis using tools such as Ghidra, BinaryNinja, Metasploit

    + Document detailed reports on discovered vulnerabilities

    + Design, develop, and test proof-of-concept cyber capabilities to demonstrate feasibility of identified vulnerabilities, and evaluate potential impact on systems

    Required Skills & Qualifications:

    + Must have at least 5 years of hands-on relevant technical experience

    + Must possess Bachelor's in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or relevant discipline

    + In lieu of degree must have 8+ years of hands-on relevant technical experience

    + Must understand communication protocols (TCP/IP, etc) and Application layer protocols (http(s), ssh, etc.)

    + Experience analyzing network protocols, including capturing and interpreting traffic from open/documented and proprietary, to decode and characterize communications between systems and identify potential issues, vulnerabilities

    + Experience performing network capture data to develop signatures for network traffic using tools such as Wireshark, NetworkMiner, and other network profiling tools

    + Experience with a wide range of security tools (Ghidra, BinaryNinja, Metasploit, etc.)

    + Experience with Docker to build and manage containerized applications in development environments

    + Experience with programming languages such as C/C++ and Python

    + Must have strong analytical and problem-solving skills

    + Must be able to write clear, concise, and detailed reports for technical and non-technical audiences

    + Must have excellent communication skills, be a self-starter, and able to work independently

    Application Process:

    + All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, or national origin