Malware Analyst/Reverse Engineer

All positions require an active clearance.

Set of X is led by industry veterans who see government contracting as a good community with plenty of opportunity to go around. With a shared desire to give back, grow the community, and do great work, the Set of X team is building an elite group of engineers with a strong sense of shared responsibility and ownership

Because who you work with matters.
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Required Skills:

• Experience using industry standard static and dynamic analysis tools, including disassemblers, debuggers, virtual machines, and hex editors
• Experience in a scripting language such as Python or JavaScript
• Experience with development or reverse engineering of Windows API targets
• Experience with vulnerability research and exploitation methodologies such as fuzzing, shellcode, and leveraging memory corruption vulnerabilities
• Knowledge of operating systems, including Windows, Linux, and Mac, application behaviors, and network traffic analysis to identify malware exploits
• Ability to analyze shellcode, packed or obfuscated code, and the associated algorithms, and capture and interpret traces using Wireshark
• Ability to read C, C++, C#, Go, Java, JavaScript, Python, or Rust

Desired Skills:

• Ability to read C, C++, and Python
• GREM Certification
• OSED or OSEE Certification

 Eduction/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of experience in malware reverse engineering, Master's degree and 3+ years of experience in malware reverse engineering or 8+ years of experience in malware reverse engineering in lieu of a degree

Total Compensation Package 

We offer a comprehensive compensation package designed to support your well-being and professional growth. Our competitive base salary is complemented by an extensive benefits program, including: 

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance: Comprehensive coverage to keep you and your family healthy.
• Life and Disability Insurance: Peace of mind with financial protection for you and your loved ones. 
• 401(k) Plan: No personal investment required to benefit from a generous employer contribution, allowing you to maximize your take-home pay. 
• Paid Time Off: Enjoy time away from work to recharge. 
• Technology Refresh: Upgrade your devices regularly, or opt for a year-end bonus if you don’t need new tech. 
• Training and Professional Development: A $5,250 annual budget for ongoing education, certifications, and professional memberships.  Or use this annual benefit to repay a student loan tax-free. 

For a full overview of our benefits, please visit our benefits tab. 
Salary Range: $150,000 - $180,000

Additional Perks and Benefits 

• Stock Plan: Become an equity owner with a yearly stock grant—let's build the future together. 
• Flex Leave and Exchange Plan: Take up to 8 weeks off for a strong work-life balance or sell back unused time for double the value! 
• Virtual Office Compensation: Monthly reimbursement for cell phone and internet services. 
• Fringe Benefit Mall: Choose from perks like Uber rides, a beer of the month club, Amazon Prime, and Hello Fresh—whatever suits you best! 
• Profit-Sharing Cash Bonus: Share in the company’s success with an end-of-year cash bonus. 
• Referral Bonus: Help us grow by bringing in top talent and earn a bonus for each successful referral.