Computer Network Operations Engineer

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior Computer Network Operations Engineer based in the United States.

• Design and develop custom tooling and specialized technical capabilities to address complex operational requirements and accelerate mission development.
• Apply advanced C/C++ and inline assembly expertise to low-level engineering tasks involving memory management, pointer arithmetic, and system call interfaces.
• Analyze binaries, malware, firmware, and compiled software using tools such as IDA Pro, Ghidra, and Binary Ninja.
• Conduct vulnerability analysis and develop proof-of-concept capabilities for identified security weaknesses.
• Analyze and work across x86/x64 and ARM architectures, including disassembled code and low-level system components.
• Develop and analyze software operating at the Windows and Linux kernel level, including processes, threads, memory, and system internals.
• Apply advanced knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, and HTTP/S to support network analysis, protocol manipulation, and specialized communications capabilities.
• Develop and maintain specialized implants, backdoors, beacons, and command-and-control infrastructure in accordance with mission requirements.
• Perform static and dynamic analysis of software, including analysis of packers, obfuscation, and defensive-evasion techniques.
• Use network and security analysis tools such as Wireshark, Scapy, Nmap, and tcpdump to investigate protocols and network behavior.
• Leverage debugging, emulation, exploitation, and fuzzing tools such as Metasploit, pwntools, QEMU, AFL, and related platforms.
• Build, compile, and maintain software using Git, Make, CMake, GCC, Clang, and cross-compilation environments.
• Adapt quickly to changing operational priorities and effectively transition between multiple technical challenges and mission requirements.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related technical discipline.
• Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance.
• Strong expertise in C/C++, including low-level programming concepts, memory management, pointers, and system interfaces.
• Demonstrated experience with inline assembly and advanced understanding of x86/x64 and ARM architectures.
• Strong knowledge of Windows operating system internals, including kernel-mode programming, process and thread management, and virtual memory.
• Proficiency in reverse engineering and binary analysis using tools such as IDA Pro, Ghidra, or Binary Ninja.
• Experience analyzing vulnerabilities, binaries, malware, firmware, and compiled software.
• Strong understanding of TCP/IP networking, DNS, HTTP/S, and network traffic analysis.
• Experience with implant and driver development.
• Familiarity with specialized security, debugging, emulation, and fuzzing tools, including Wireshark, Scapy, Nmap, tcpdump, Metasploit, pwntools, QEMU, and AFL.
• Experience with Git, Make, CMake, GCC/Clang, and cross-compilation toolchains.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work through complex technical challenges independently.
• Ability to adapt quickly, manage competing priorities, and operate effectively in a mission-focused environment.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to contribute effectively within multidisciplinary technical teams.

• Mission Impact: Work on technically challenging projects supporting critical national security, intelligence, and defense missions.
• Technical Environment: Exposure to advanced systems engineering, reverse engineering, networking, cybersecurity, and low-level software development.
• Career Growth: Opportunities to expand expertise while working on complex and evolving technical challenges.
• Purpose-Driven Culture: Join a people-focused environment where innovation, technical excellence, and individual contributions are valued.
• Professional Development: Opportunities to develop and apply advanced engineering skills across mission-critical programs.
• Security Clearance: Role requires an active Secret clearance with the ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance.
• Equal Opportunity: Qualified applicants are considered without discrimination based on protected characteristics, disability, or veteran status.