Sr. Cyber Engineer (AI)

Be Challenged and Make a Difference In a world of technology, people make the difference. We believe if we invest in great people, then great things will happen. At AnaVation, we provide unmatched value to our customers and employees through innovative solutions and an engaging culture. Required Qualifications: 7+ years of experience in vulnerability research, reverse engineering, or low-level systems security. Strong proficiency with reverse engineering tools such as IDA Pro, Ghidra, Binary Ninja, Frida, or similar. Expert knowledge of exploit classes, memory corruption, program analysis, and OS-level internals. Professional experience building or integrating ML/AI systems, including transformer-based models or code-intelligence architectures. Proficiency in Python and at least one low-level language (C/C++, Rust, or Assembly). Strong understanding of binary formats (ELF, PE), calling conventions, and compiler behaviors. Experience with static analysis, dynamic instrumentation, fuzzing frameworks, or symbolic execution tools Clearance : Active TS/SCI Clearance with CI Polygraph Preferred Qualifications: Experience developing AI/ML models that assist in binary analysis, vulnerability detection, and exploit pattern identification. Experience training or fine-tuning ML models for code or binary analysis. Familiarity with reinforcement learning, program synthesis, or neurosymbolic reasoning. Experience analyzing embedded systems, mobile platforms, or cloud-native workloads. Publications, conference presentations, or open-source contributions in security research or program analysis. Prior experience in red team research or advanced threat modeling. Benefits Generous cost sharing for medical insurance for the employee and dependents 100% company paid dental insurance for employees and dependents 100% company paid long-term and short-term disability insurance 100% company paid vision insurance for employees and dependents 401k plan with generous match and 100% immediate vesting Competitive Pay Generous paid leave and holiday package Tuition and training reimbursement Life and AD&D Insurance About AnaVation AnaVation is the leader in solving the most complex technical challenges for collection and processing in the U.S. Federal Intelligence Community. We are a US owned company headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia. We deliver groundbreaking research with advanced software and systems engineering that provides an information advantage to contribute to the mission and operational success of our customers. We offer complex challenges, a top-notch work environment, and a world-class, collaborative team. If you want to grow your career and make a difference while doing it, AnaVation is the perfect fit for you! AnaVation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.