Cyber Security Engineer

Voted by employees as a Top Place to Work, our client’s patented software platform provides early detection, diagnosis and recovery of cyber and ransomware attacks allowing businesses to accelerate response, minimize disruption, prevent data loss, and reduce risk. The business is leading the way in developing cutting edge, high-performance AI-powered data security solutions and technologies. We are now looking for a Senior Cyber Security Engineer to join their busy, successful, and growing team.

Senior Cyber Security Engineer (Reverse Engineering)

Holmdel, NJ- hybrid working from home role with 3 days per week office based.

$150-170K plus bonus and excellent benefits package including generous pre-IPO stock options.

You must be a US citizen or Green Card holder to apply for this role.

To be successful in this role:

You will be a confident and senior Cyber Security Engineer with a minimum of 2 years in cybersecurity roles with a focus on reverse engineering and malware analysis along with a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field.

Other requirements for this role include:

• Advanced understanding of computer architecture, assembly language, and low-level programming
• Proficiency in reverse engineering tools and techniques
• Strong experience with C and Python programming
• Familiarity with Windows OS internals and vulnerabilities, as most attacks and defenses focus on this platform
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Comfortable working collaboratively in a challenging, team-oriented environment
• Ability to operate with minimal supervision in a matrixed organization
• Preferred qualifications for this role include:
• Experience in exploit development and vulnerability research
• Knowledge of modern attack vectors, defense mechanisms, and mitigation strategies
• Familiarity with tools like SVN, Git, Jira, and Confluence

Job role and responsibilities:

Our client is seeking a Senior Cyber Security Engineer with a specialization in reverse engineering to join their cutting-edge team within the Machine Learning (ML) department. This role is pivotal in enhancing their AI-powered security product, leveraging reverse engineering to dissect and analyze malicious software and develop advanced security measures. If you thrive on tackling sophisticated cybersecurity challenges and working on low-level system analysis, this opportunity is for you.

Key responsibilities for this role include:

• Malware Analysis: Conduct reverse engineering of malware, exploits, and other security threats to uncover vulnerabilities
• Executable Analysis: Analyze and dissect software to understand behaviors, identify threats, and develop countermeasures
• Security Architecture: Collaborate with the ML team to enhance the security product’s architecture based on reverse engineering findings
• Technical Reporting: Create detailed documentation and reports on reverse engineering processes and outcomes
• Innovation: Stay abreast of emerging trends, tools, and technologies in cybersecurity and reverse engineering

Benefits:

Competitive salary up to $165K

Excellent benefits package

Stock options in a growing company

This is a unique opportunity to join a forward-thinking team working at the forefront of cybersecurity innovation. With a competitive salary, stock options, and the chance to make a significant impact, this role is ideal for those ready to tackle advanced threats in an ever-evolving landscape.

If you’re passionate about cybersecurity and eager to take on the challenge of protecting critical systems, we’d love to hear from you!