--- title: 'Senior Reverse Engineer, BS+ 11 yrs at Link, LLC' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/senior-reverse-engineer-bs-11-yrs-link-llc-ft-meade-k69xz1dbg12e' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-07' --- # Senior Reverse Engineer, BS+ 11 yrs at Link, LLC - **Company:** Link, LLC - **Location:** Ft Meade, MD - **Work type:** onsite - **Posted:** 2024-11-14 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-07 - **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/linkllc/a4687dad-ea74-41a4-9f44-57b31ebad7a2 ## Job description About the Role: Link LLC is recruiting an expert Senior Reverse Engineer for one of our valued clients. In this role, you’ll conduct technical analysis on malicious binaries through both controlled execution and static assembly code analysis, supporting a range of platforms including Windows, Linux, and mobile. Your work will be essential to developing robust threat detection capabilities and defending against sophisticated cyber threats. Key Responsibilities: Conduct binary reverse engineering on various platforms (Windows, Linux, and Mobile) to understand and mitigate malware threats. Develop, test, and refine advanced rules and signatures to detect malware with high precision. Perform comprehensive research into malware, vulnerabilities, and exploitation tactics to support our client’s security measures. Lead the design and prototyping of application software or systems that enhance threat detection and analysis. Stay updated on the latest trends and advancements in cybersecurity to maintain cutting-edge threat analysis capabilities. Requirements: Demonstrated expertise in malware reverse engineering, with a strong command of current tools and methodologies. Proficiency in identifying vulnerabilities and reverse engineering in both software and hardware environments. Detail-oriented with strong teamwork skills and the ability to work independently as needed. Knowledge of standard network infrastructure. Familiarity with tracking emerging threats via Tools, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs) and alignment with the MITRE ATT&CK Framework. ## About Link, LLC ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Link, LLC is a defense and cybersecurity services company that enables Computer Network Operations (CNO) and provides intelligence solutions to protect U.S. national security information and infrastructure. - **Entity Type**: Private (no public funding rounds found) - **Headquarters**: Not explicitly disclosed, but primary operations appear to be in the Maryland area (Fort Meade, Annapolis Junction, Columbia) – USA - **Founded**: ~1999 (based on “over 25 years of experience” as of 2024 – 2025) - **Founders**: Not publicly available ## Core Business - **Primary industry**: Defense, Cybersecurity, Intelligence (DoD contractor) - **Target customers**: U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), other government agencies, and commercial clients requiring national‑security‑grade cyber and intelligence services - **Mission statement**: “Enabling mission with innovation” – partnering with clients to protect the nation’s security information, systems, and infrastructure. ## Products & Services Link offers a range of technical capabilities, delivered as professional services and engineering support: - **Data Science**: Study data and extract intelligence; machine learning, deep learning, NLP. - **Cryptography Engineering**: Maintain security and integrity of digital communications, including quantum‑computing era challenges. - **High Performance Computing (HPC)**: Process data and perform complex calculations at high speeds. - **Full Stack Software Engineering**: Architect and develop analytic and AI/ML solutions. - **Malware Analysis**: Dissect code to understand how it works; identify vulnerabilities. - **Exploitation Analysis**: Uncover and exploit security vulnerabilities in support of Signals Intelligence. - **CNO Tool Development**: Develop tools to enable actions and intelligence collection; apply reverse engineering. - **Systems Administration / DevOps**: Engineer virtual infrastructures, optimize and automate solutions, deploy new systems. - **Systems Engineering & Test**: Collaborate on designs, validate solutions, automate testing capabilities. ## Market Standing - **Valuation**: Not publicly available (private company) - **Key Metric**: Not publicly available (revenue not disclosed); however, the company maintains a substantial hiring pipeline with multiple open positions across all levels. - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Not publicly available (no external investment rounds found) - **Growth Signals**: Active, ongoing hiring across multiple locations (Ft Meade, MD; Annapolis Junction, MD; Columbia, MD; Honolulu, HI) for roles ranging from entry‑level to senior engineers. The company’s 25‑year tenure and continuous contract work with the DoD indicate stable, long‑term growth. ## Competitive Advantages - **Deep domain expertise**: Over 25 years of experience exclusively in national security, CNO, and signals intelligence. - **Strong benefits package**: Offers a 14% retirement contribution (no match required), 75% of family medical costs covered, $10,000 annual training budget, and a unique “Fringe Benefit” that can be applied to medical subsidies, HSA, 529 plans, hobbies, tech, gaming, etc. - **High retention incentives**: 5 weeks PTO, 12 holidays, 40 hours personal time, 40 hours professional training, 10 days parental leave, and 24 hours emergency leave — all designed to attract and retain cleared talent. ## Strategic Focus - **Current priorities**: Continue to support DoD and intelligence community missions with cutting‑edge CNO, cryptography, AI/ML, and exploitation capabilities. - **Direction for growth**: Expanding into advanced AI/NLP, cloud exploitation, and quantum‑resistant cryptography while maintaining a strong pipeline of cleared technical talent. ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: Mission‑driven environment focused on protecting national security. Employees are described as part of a team that “enables missions and engineers lasting solutions.” - **Work Environment**: On‑site work at secure government facilities (Ft Meade, MD; Annapolis Junction, MD; Columbia, MD; Honolulu, HI). No remote/hybrid options evident from job postings. - **Perks & Benefits**: - 14% employer retirement contribution (no employee match required) - 75% of medical costs covered for entire family (plus Fringe Benefit to subsidize further) - 100% of Long‑Term, Short‑Term, AD&D, and Life Insurance paid by employer - $10,000 annual training budget - 5 weeks PTO + 12 holidays + 40 hours personal time + 40 hours professional training - 10 days parental leave - Monthly morale events: happy hours, go‑karting, axe throwing, brewery tours, curling - **Engineering culture**: Focus on innovation, reverse engineering, and hands‑on technical work. High investment in training and professional development. ## Sources 1. [Link, LLC Homepage](https://www.linkllc.com/home) 2. [Link, LLC Services](https://www.linkllc.com/services) 3. [Link, LLC Benefits](https://www.linkllc.com/benefits) 4. 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