Junior 5G Security Researcher: Protocol & Firmware Analysis

CACI International Inc; Florham Park (NJ); On-site; USD 79,400 - 162,700; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Financial support

Continuing education opportunities

Time off benefits

Job summary

A telecommunications security firm is seeking a Junior Vulnerability Researcher to join its 5G security team in Florham Park, NJ. The role involves researching security flaws in 3GPP protocols and proprietary binaries, developing tools for protocol decoding, and analyzing telecom infrastructures. Candidates must have a Top Secret clearance and experience in software exploitation or reverse engineering with strong C/C++ and Python skills. The position offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret clearance required.
• 3–5 years of experience in relevant fields.
• Strong C/C++ and Python3 skills.

Responsibilities

• Research 3GPP protocols to identify flaws.
• Analyze telecom binaries and firmware.
• Develop custom scripts for protocol decoding.

Skills

Software exploitation

Reverse engineering

Protocol development

C/C++ proficiency

Python3 scripting

4G/5G architecture knowledge

Network protocols knowledge

IDA Pro or Ghidra experience

Binary analysis understanding

Tools

Wireshark

Binary Ninja

Job description

A telecommunications security firm is seeking a Junior Vulnerability Researcher to join its 5G security team in Florham Park, NJ. The role involves researching security flaws in 3GPP protocols and proprietary binaries, developing tools for protocol decoding, and analyzing telecom infrastructures. Candidates must have a Top Secret clearance and experience in software exploitation or reverse engineering with strong C/C++ and Python skills. The position offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.