Senior Cyber Engineer - San Antonio, TX

Senior Cyber Engineer San Antonio, TX

$/yr - $/yr

• Conduct offensive and defensive research on embedded hardware and software.
• Perform system security analysis on systems and/or software to understand and identify vulnerabilities.
• Reverse engineer binary applications, protocols and formats.
• Derive requirements, design, and develop complex software systems.
• Document and communicate technical research results effectively to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Design, conduct, and document results of detailed unit testing of developed systems using a testing framework.
• Lead team technical coordination with customers, including requirement development, project tasking, and reporting.
• Mentor and educate junior team members in all applicable technical areas.

• 10+ years relevant work experience in low level systems programming, analysis, and reverse engineering.
• Experience leading and tasking teams of engineers through technical design and delivery.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering.
• Proficient in C, Python and assembly.
• Knowledge of operating systems API and ABI, such as Windows or Linux kernels.
• Experience with hardware and software low level analysis and reverse engineering.
• Understanding of static and dynamic software analysis tools and techniques.
• Experience with reverse engineering tools, such as IDA Pro, Ghidra, and debuggers like GDB.
• Experience with analysis of RF communication systems and protocols.
• Experience in network applications programming, and network protocol design/internals.
• Exceptional analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Good organization, decision‑making, and verbal and written communication skills.
• High level of self‑initiative and self‑motivation with the ability to work under minimal supervision.
• Ability to work effectively in small team settings to solve complex problems.

• Active Top Secret Security Clearance.
• Experience developing on and debugging embedded systems, real‑time operating systems, and FPGA development.
• Experience with ARM / MIPS / PPC assembly languages.
• Experience with IDA Pro plugin and script development.
• Knowledge of common wired and wireless network protocol structures.
• Active participation in Capture the Flag (CTF) and/or software hacking competitions.
• Additional degrees/certifications in business management or program management.

$123,219 - $243,589

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes company equity, retirement plan, company‑paid health care benefits, flexible paid time off policy, and opportunity for a raise and bonus during the year.

ICR is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor.