Software Reverse Engineer at Pointer Technologies in Annapolis, MD

Pointer Technologies is seeking a highly skilled Software Reverse Engineer to join our team of experts. In this role, you will analyze software systems to understand their architecture, functionality, and potential vulnerabilities.

The ideal candidate is adept at deconstructing complex systems, identifying weaknesses, and working collaboratively to address challenges. This person is diligent, works well with others, inspired to learn, driven by mission and practices effective communication.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and deconstruct software applications to understand their inner workings.
• Identify vulnerabilities, malware, or potential security risks within software systems.
• Create detailed documentation of findings, including functionality and code behavior.
• Collaborate with operational teams to recommend and implement exploitation strategies.
• Develop tools and scripts to assist in reverse engineering and automation tasks.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest tools, techniques, and trends in reverse engineering and cybersecurity.
• Support research and development efforts to enhance existing software solutions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Proficiency in low-level programming languages such as C/C++ or assembly.
• Strong understanding of debugging tools (e.g., IDA Pro, Ghidra, OllyDbg) and binary analysis.
• Experience with operating system internals (e.g., Windows, Linux) and software architectures.
• Familiarity with network protocols, encryption standards, and cybersecurity principles.
• Ability to write clean and efficient scripts in Python, Java, or similar languages.

Nice To Have

• Experience in exploit development or penetration testing.
• Knowledge of secure coding practices and cryptographic algorithms.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work under minimal supervision.

Clearance

TS/SCI clearance with polygraph required

About Us

Pointer Technologies is Mission Forward and Employee Owned.

We leverage talented engineers and effective technologies to drive success in our nation’s National Security and Intelligence missions. We enable our nation to be capable, modernized, and anticipatory for the fight ahead - seen or unseen.

Here are some of our core values:

Employee Ownership

At Pointer Technologies, all employees are eligible to be granted stock, making them a shareholder in the business. We want our employees to be as invested in our success as we are in theirs, and we believe that generously giving our employees a piece of the pie will encourage this. At Pointer, our employees are not only the foundation of our success - they get to share in our success.

Transparency

Since every employee at Pointer Technologies is a shareholder, we have an open book policy with our team. We hold quarterly all hands meetings where the business reports its contracts portfolio, growth strategy, and even financial health and projections with all employees.

Talent

At Pointer Technologies we don't just hire anybody - top tier talent is part of our brand. New candidates will face technical screenings to verify that they uphold our technical standards. Anybody who is offered a position at Pointer can know that they have earned the right to be a part of our team.

Meaningful Work

At Pointer Technologies we support work that is impactful to our nation’s National Security and Intelligence missions. Every single member of the Pointer Technologies team takes pride in knowing that the work that they do matters, and that it is making a positive and meaningful impact on our success as a nation.

Benefits

• Health Insurance through Blue Cross Blue Shield
• Dental, vision, long-term & short-term disability and life insurance
• 10% 401K matching with immediate vesting
• 248 hours of PTO with the ability to flex higher or lower
• Education and training budget of $5,250
• Paid military leave
• Paid maternity leave
• Internal referral profit sharing
• Employee Equity Program
• Quarterly all hands to promote transparency
• Paid company lunches
• Culture building events and parties
• The best company swag around

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Pointer Technologies is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other state or federal legally protected status.