Hybrid Vulnerability Researcher — Embedded Security & Tools

Battelle Memorial Institute; Chantilly (VA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Flexible work schedule

Comprehensive health benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Battelle Memorial Institute is looking for a Mid-level Vulnerability Researcher to work in Chantilly, VA or Columbus, OH. This role involves researching and debugging embedded devices, utilizing disassemblers and debuggers. Candidates need to have a strong background in assembly languages and tools like Ghidra or IDA Pro. A Bachelor's degree with relevant experience or advanced degrees is required. Battelle provides a flexible work environment and competitive benefits, including tuition assistance and wellness programs.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience with a Bachelor's, or 2 years with a Master's, or a PhD in a related field.
• Strong understanding of assembly language and debugging tools.
• Passion to improve skills continuously.

Responsibilities

• Research and debug embedded devices.
• Use and build tools to advance current techniques.
• Collaborate with a team of researchers.

Skills

Assembly language proficiency

Debugging tools usage

Experience with disassemblers

Familiarity with assembly languages

Familiarity with debuggers

Experience in vulnerability research on OS

Knowledge of exploitation techniques

Knowledge of exploit protection

Coding in C and/or Python

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Master’s degree in related field

PhD in related field

Tools

Ghidra

IDA Pro

BinaryNinja

WinDbg

OllyDbg

gdb

Job description

Battelle Memorial Institute is looking for a Mid-level Vulnerability Researcher to work in Chantilly, VA or Columbus, OH. This role involves researching and debugging embedded devices, utilizing disassemblers and debuggers. Candidates need to have a strong background in assembly languages and tools like Ghidra or IDA Pro. A Bachelor's degree with relevant experience or advanced degrees is required. Battelle provides a flexible work environment and competitive benefits, including tuition assistance and wellness programs.