Cleared Mobile Vulnerability Researcher

Yellow Duck Technologies Inc.; Corridor North (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Yellow Duck Technologies in Maryland seeks a Mobile Vulnerability Researcher to identify and exploit flaws in mobile platforms. Strong C, Python and ASM skills are required, with solid documentation of findings.

Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph is required, along with a Bachelor's degree or 4 years of related experience. You will collaborate with researchers and developers in a fast-paced security environment.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with Full Scope Polygraph.
• Bachelor's degree or 4 years of related experience in lieu of a degree.
• Strong development skills in C, Python, and Assembly (ASM).
• Experience reading and writing assembly.
• Extensive experience using debuggers.
• Familiarity with best practices in vulnerability research.
• Ability to work closely with researchers and developers to analyze and exploit security flaws.
• Strong attention to detail in research documentation.

Skills

C programming

Python

Assembly (ASM)

Vulnerability research

Debugging

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree or 4 years related experience

Job description

Yellow Duck Technologies is seeking a Mobile Vulnerability Researcher to join a team focused on identifying and exploiting vulnerabilities in mobile technologies. The ideal candidate must be proficient in the latest techniques in vulnerability research, with strong skills in C, Python, and Assembly (ASM) to demonstrate control over discovered flaws. This role requires attention to detail, especially when documenting research findings, and the ability to work collaboratively with other researchers and developers in a fast-paced security environment.

Requirements:

• Must have an active TS/SCI clearance with Full Scope Polygraph.
• Bachelors degree in a related field or an additional 4 years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
• Strong development skills in C, Python, and Assembly (ASM).
• Experience reading and writing assembly.
• Extensive experience using debuggers.
• Familiarity with best practices in vulnerability research.
• Ability to work closely with researchers and developers to analyze and exploit security flaws.
• Strong attention to detail in research documentation.

Yellow Duck Technologies provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or class.