Cyber Security Vulnerability Researcher

Tharros; Maryland; On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Disability coverage

Retirement savings plan

Paid leave

Referral bonuses

Education reimbursement

Job summary

Tharros in Maryland seeks a Cyber Security Vulnerability Researcher (Intermediate) to conduct foundational research for NAWCAD Cyber Warfare Division programs at NAS Patuxent River, MD.

The CSVR conducts vulnerability discovery, exploitation development, and security assessment across weapons systems and networks. You will contribute to red team operations and defensive threat emulation capabilities for the NAVAIR platform set.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience performing vulnerability research, OR meets military equivalent OJT requirement.
• Demonstrated experience with reverse engineering, binary analysis, and exploitation development
• Experience conducting vulnerability assessments in DoD classified environments

Responsibilities

• Conduct vulnerability assessments of systems, applications, and networks to identify security weaknesses and recommend remediation.
• Analyze system configurations, network traffic, and software components to identify potential vulnerabilities and security risks.
• Perform vulnerability validation, basic proof-of-concept testing, and support penetration testing activities under the guidance of senior team members.
• Assist with cyber assessments, security testing, and red team exercises to evaluate the effectiveness of security controls.
• Use industry-standard vulnerability scanning, assessment, and security testing tools to identify and document findings.
• Prepare technical reports that summarize vulnerabilities, risk levels, and recommended corrective actions.
• Support cyber test and evaluation activities by documenting results and assisting with security analysis.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity engineers, system administrators, and network teams to resolve identified security issues and strengthen system security.
• Research emerging cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and attacker techniques to support defensive security efforts.
• Maintain documentation, track remediation efforts, and ensure assessment activities align with established security standards and organizational policies.

Skills

Vulnerability research

Reverse engineering

Binary analysis

Exploitation development

Vulnerability assessments

Red team / assessments

Job description

Tharros is looking for courageous team members that enable government missions to move forward with confidence.

Who We Are

At Tharros, expertise, confidence and continuous advancement are at the foundation of what we do. With us, you work with the world’s preeminent vulnerability experts to not only advance government missions, but also your own career path. We’re looking for confident leaders to grow and evolve as we do, protecting our nation’s protectors with cutting‑edge cybersecurity tools.

Seeing everything includes seeing everyone. Tharros moves missions forward with a courageous team of experts and a variety of perspectives.

Outperform

Lead with Growth

Dare to Secure

At Tharros, we have exceptional benefits because our employees’ success is our success. We support our team members’ growth with training opportunities, tools and resources.

Outperform the Expected

Tharros sets high standards because we know our team can meet and exceed them. We anticipate success, expect exceptional results and ensure impact for everyone.

Lead with Continuous Growth

When our employees grow, everyone thrives. As the leaders in vulnerability research, we grow capability for our clients and our employees.

Dare to Secure Anything

At the cutting‑edge of cybersecurity technology, Tharros dares to create tools that will have maximum mission impact. Our company culture reflects this confidence.

Benefits of Working with Tharros

Moving boldly forward requires a strong foundation. Tharros provides foundational benefits that help our employees grow and thrive.

To be the best, you join the best. Tharros offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision and disability coverage, savings & retirement and paid leave.

At Tharros, leaders develop leaders. Working at Tharros gives our employees access to resources and expertise found nowhere else, and we nurture the future leaders in cybersecurity from within our ranks.

We’re not afraid to show our commitment to growing our Tharros team. We offer generous referral bonuses to employees who help us reach hiring goals.

Training & Certification Reimbursement

Tharros is always advancing. We offer an education reimbursement benefit of up to $5,250 per year to help our employees thrive.

Breaking Barriers to Cybersecurity Success

Our people‑first culture enables more flexibility for our employees to find success in cyber fields. At Tharros, there are no barriers between you, the world’s leading cybersecurity experts, and our customers.

Tharros is seeking a Cyber Security Vulnerability Researcher - Intermediate to conduct research into fundamental computer and information science in support of NAWCAD Cyber Warfare Division programs at NAS Patuxent River, MD.

The CSVR conducts vulnerability discovery, exploitation development, and security assessment across weapons systems, enterprise networks, and embedded platforms. This position contributes to red team operations, cooperative vulnerability assessments, and the development of cyber threat emulation capabilities for the NAVAIR platform set.

• Conduct vulnerability assessments of systems, applications, and networks to identify security weaknesses and recommend remediation.
• Analyze system configurations, network traffic, and software components to identify potential vulnerabilities and security risks.
• Perform vulnerability validation, basic proof‑of‑concept testing, and support penetration testing activities under the guidance of senior team members.
• Assist with cyber assessments, security testing, and red team exercises to evaluate the effectiveness of security controls.
• Use industry‑standard vulnerability scanning, assessment, and security testing tools to identify and document findings.
• Prepare technical reports that summarize vulnerabilities, risk levels, and recommended corrective actions.
• Support cyber test and evaluation activities by documenting results and assisting with security analysis.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity engineers, system administrators, and network teams to resolve identified security issues and strengthen system security.
• Research emerging cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and attacker techniques to support defensive security efforts.
• Maintain documentation, track remediation efforts, and ensure assessment activities align with established security standards and organizational policies.

Requirements:

• DCWF qualification: CSWF Code 111, 221, 461, 511, 531, 541, 612, or 622
• 3 years of experience performing vulnerability research, OR meets military equivalent OJT requirement
• Demonstrated experience with reverse engineering, binary analysis, and exploitation development
• Experience conducting vulnerability assessments in DoD classified environments

Equal Opportunity Employment

Tharros is committed to implementing employment programs and policies dedicated to equal employment opportunity and nondiscrimination. Learn more today.

Be Bold with Tharros

Want to learn more about what it means to work with the world’s preeminent cyber vulnerability experts? Contact us to learn more about who we are and how you can join us.