Junior Vulnerability Researcher — Embedded Security & Analysis

Battelle Memorial Institute; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedule

Hybrid work model

Comprehensive health coverage

Tuition assistance

Job summary

A leading research institute in Columbus, OH is seeking a Junior Vulnerability Researcher passionate about conducting vulnerability research and collaborating with a skilled team. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s in a relevant field and experience with vulnerability research tools. This position involves working on innovative embedded security solutions for high-stakes clients, providing growth opportunities, and a flexible work environment that balances personal life and career.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of relevant experience or a Master’s degree.
• Experience with one or more disassemblers for vulnerability research.
• Familiarity with assembly languages (x86, x64, ARM, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Conduct vulnerability research and debugging on embedded devices.
• Work with a team of vulnerability researchers.
• Develop and utilize vulnerability research tools.

Skills

Experience with disassemblers for vulnerability research

Knowledge of assembly languages

Ability to code in C

Understanding of network protocols

Education

Bachelor’s in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field

Tools

Ghidra

IDA Pro

BinaryNinja

WinDbg

Job description

A leading research institute in Columbus, OH is seeking a Junior Vulnerability Researcher passionate about conducting vulnerability research and collaborating with a skilled team. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s in a relevant field and experience with vulnerability research tools. This position involves working on innovative embedded security solutions for high-stakes clients, providing growth opportunities, and a flexible work environment that balances personal life and career.