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Reverse Engineer TS/SCI

Parsons

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Base salary $125,100  to $225,200

Employer-published annual base salary, USD. Advertised base range in Centreville, VA +1 more

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  • LocationCentreville, VA +1 more
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  • Centreville, VA
  • Charlotte, NC

About this job

In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next!At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what’s possible.

Job Description:

Are you ready to take your reverse engineering (RE) and embedded development skills to the next level? Do you want to work on mission-critical projects that make a real difference while continuing to sharpen your expertise? Parsons is seeking talented engineers to join our team of subject matter experts in embedded development, vulnerability research, and reverse engineering.

In this role, you’ll support an amazing mission, collaborate with a team of experts, and develop innovative solutions to protect our country. You’ll have the opportunity to stretch your Computer Network Operations (CNO) skills to the limit, leveraging your creativity to discover new solutions, implement capabilities, and grow your career in a dynamic environment.

What You'll Be Doing:

As a Reverse Engineer / Embedded Developer, your key responsibilities will include:

  • Software Development: Design and develop innovative software for tools and capabilities related to computer security, vulnerability research, reverse engineering, and product development.

  • Low-Level Development: Develop and maintain low-level applications and operating system projects focused on software protection and host-based personal security tools.

  • System Architecture: Review system architecture, select appropriate development tools, and ensure product performance through testing and debugging.

  • Capability Expansion: Provide expertise to help customers leverage existing software and create new capabilities.

  • Quick Reaction Development: Participate in rapid development cycles with opportunities for direct customer interaction.

  • Team Collaboration: Work with a team dedicated to developing superior products while fostering career growth and mentorship.

  • Agile Development: Collaborate in Agile teams, demonstrating a customer-focused, self-starting attitude and eagerness to learn and mentor others.

Required Skills:

To succeed in this role, you will need:

  • Clearance: Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with the ability to upgrade to polygraph.

  • Education and Years of Experience: Bachelor’s degree and typically 8+ years of related professional experience. Additional years of experience will be considered in lieu of degree

  • Programming Proficiency: Expertise in Assembly and C/C++.

  • Operating Systems Knowledge: Strong foundation in Linux, Windows, and/or macOS.

  • Architecture Familiarity: Knowledge of x86_64 and/or ARM architectures.

  • Version Control: Familiarity with Git for version control.

  • Documentation: Ability to generate accurate documentation for developed software.

  • Communication: Strong collaboration and communication skills.

Desired Skills:

While not required, the following skills are highly desirable:

  • Vulnerability Research: Experience with vulnerability research tools such as Ghidra.

  • Networking Knowledge: Familiarity with network appliances (routers, switches, firewalls) and protocols.

  • Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS): Experience working with RTOS environments.

  • Testing Procedures: Familiarity with RVTM, FAT, acceptance testing, and other formal testing procedures and documentation.

Security Clearance Requirement:

An active Top Secret SCI security clearance is required for this position.​This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.The Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what’s next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.Salary Range: $125,100.00 - $225,200.00We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!

Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to https://www.parsons.com/fraudulent-recruitment/.

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This range next to 6 other live Parsons roles with the nearest advertised base floor
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This range next to 6 other live Parsons roles with the nearest advertised base floor
RolePublished base
Reverse Engineer TS/SCI (this listing)$125,100 - $225,200
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Airport Construction Manager$125,100 - $225,200
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CNO Developer - TS/SCI w/Poly$125,100 - $225,200
Construction Manager, Airports$125,100 - $225,200

Same $100K to $400K scale as every card. All Parsons roles · How to read the bar

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2026-06-15
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Location as the employer wrote it: US - VA, Centreville • US - NC, Charlotte

Salary Range: $125,100.00 - $225,200.00

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