Security Engineer

Job Description:SIXGEN is actively seeking candidates to provide critical support for a variety of IC, DoD, and DoJ customers. Our Security Engineer position conducts security assessments across a variety of applications, systems, and devices. These engineers should be comfortable with software and hardware security best practices.This role requires you to be a U.S. citizen and hold a current Top Secret clearance.Location: Sterling, VA. in officeResponsibilities include:Perform software and hardware design reviewsReview source code, schematics, and documentationPerform static and dynamic analysis of compiled codeConduct Software Composition Analysis (SCA) to identify and critique risks associated with the software in question.Generate reports based on findings as well as provide correctional steps and analysis.Develop tools and scripts to augment workflowMaintain working knowledge of industry best practices, current security tactics, techniques, and procedures.Familiarity and understanding of cryptologic algorithms, implementations, and techniques.Develop proof of concept capabilities as needed.Technologies:C, Rust, PythonLinuxCryptographyEmbedded Operating SystemsHardware Reverse EngineeringSoftware Reverse EngineeringCompilers (GCC/LLVM)Assembly Language Proficiency (e.g., ARM, x86, PowerPC)Culture and Benefits:We recognize that a company is nothing without well-cared for employees; we go to great lengths to ensure that our employees are happy, supported, and constantly presented with opportunities for both personal and professional growth. We offer the following benefits:Industry leading company-funded medical, dental, and vision insurance for both individual and family plansReimbursement for fitness expenses, lunches with coworkers, and personal career trainingReimbursement of phone and internet costsFlexible hours and opportunities to work from home248 hours annually paid time offCompany paid 401K!For more information, please reach out to our Human Strategist Amy Maxwell at amy.maxwell@sixgen.io