CNO Vulnerability Researcher, SME

Kinsley Power Systems; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 150,000 - 275,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Highly Competitive Health Care Premiums

Flexible Spending Accounts

Generous PTO and Federal Holiday Paid Leave

Employer Paid STD/LTD

401K plan and Employer Match

Job summary

Kinsley Power Systems in Columbia, Maryland is seeking a skilled individual for a vital role in software vulnerability research. The candidate will manage projects and collaborate on security mechanism bypass efforts. A TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph is required, alongside a Bachelor’s degree and significant relevant experience.

The position offers a salary range from $150,000 to $275,000, in addition to potential bonuses and comprehensive benefits including health care, PTO, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph required.
• 12+ years’ experience with Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Seven years of position-specific relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Research and discover software vulnerabilities.
• Reverse engineer software for security mechanism bypasses.
• Assist in managing software design, development, and testing.

Skills

Vulnerability research

Reverse engineering

Python

C/C++ programming

Assembly (x86/x64)

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

PhD

Tools

IdaPro

Ghidra

Radare

Binary Ninja

SysInternals

GDB

WinDBG

Job description

Required Clearance Level TS/SCI with Polygraph

Role Description

• Researches and discovers software vulnerabilities.
• Reverse engineer software for security mechanism bypasses and perform as the team lead on projects, if/when needed.
• Assist in managing the designing, developing, documenting, testing, and debugging of user land and kernel software and systems.
• Researches and maintains proficiency in tools, techniques, countermeasures, and trends in computer network vulnerabilities, static and dynamic program analysis, network security, and encryption.
• Communicate statuses with leadership and supervise and mentor subordinate project and ICON Innovation Collaborative (IIC) staff.
• The person in this position must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.

Occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, or to communicate with co-workers, management, and customers, via email, phone, and or virtual communication, which may involve delivering presentations.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• To be eligible for this position you must hold an active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph.
• Bachelor’s Degree and 12+ years’ experience OR High School and 16+ yrs experience OR Associates and 14+ yrs experience OR Master's and 10+ yrs experience OR PhD and 8+ yrs experience
• Seven (7) years of position-specific relevant experience.
• Experience in vulnerability research.
• Experience in reverse engineering and common security research tools (e.g., IdaPro, Ghidra, Radare, Binary Ninja, SysInternals, GDB, WinDBG, etc.).
• Proficiency in Python, C/C++, or Assembly (x86/x64) programming.
• CNO capability development experience.
• Proficiency in low-level internals in one or more technology areas (e.g., Windows, Linux, Mobile).

Desired Skills and Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science or related technical field.
• Nine (9) years of position-specific relevant experience.

Pay Rate

In compliance with Maryland’s Equal Pay for Equal Work law, the annual base salary range for this position is $150,000 - $275,000. This range represents the base pay for this role and is provided in accordance with Maryland’s requirements to disclose compensation in job postings. Please note that actual compensation may vary based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate’s qualifications, experience, education, skills, internal equity, and market conditions. In addition to base salary, candidates hired into this position may be eligible for a hiring bonus of $10,000.00, subject to applicable contingencies and Navstar policy.

Benefits at Navstar

• Highly Competitive Health Care Premiums, including 100% employer paid for employee
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical and Dependent Care
• Generous PTO and Federal Holiday Paid Leave
• Employer Paid STD/LTD
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• 401K plan and Employer Match
• Referral and Opportunity Referral Programs
• Professional Development Assistance

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled. Navstar Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religious beliefs, national origin, disability, U.S. veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics under federal, state or local law.