Lead Security Researcher, Hardware & Firmware

Webster & Webster Associates; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Webster & Webster Associates is seeking a Senior Security Researcher to lead advanced security research initiatives. This role involves collaborating with elite engineers to identify vulnerabilities in hardware and software while contributing to cutting-edge threat intelligence.

The candidate should have 5+ years of experience in vulnerability research, a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, and proficiency in C/C++ and Python. This position requires strong analytical skills and leadership capabilities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience in vulnerability research, software, or hardware reverse engineering.
• Experience with advanced binary analysis tools.
• Ability to lead and mentor junior researchers.

Responsibilities

• Lead research teams through complex security analysis.
• Perform analysis to identify flaws in hardware‑interfacing software.
• Design proofs‑of‑concepts and exploits to validate security gaps.
• Architect solutions to detect advanced persistent threats.
• Engineer frameworks for vulnerability discovery.

Skills

C/C++ proficiency

Python development

Assembly languages (ARM, MIPS, x86)

Vulnerability research

Reverse engineering

Curiosity

Leadership and mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or equivalent

Tools

IDA Pro

Ghidra

Binary Ninja

Job description

Webster & Webster Associates is seeking a Senior Security Researcher to lead advanced security research initiatives. This role involves collaborating with elite engineers to identify vulnerabilities in hardware and software while contributing to cutting-edge threat intelligence.

The candidate should have 5+ years of experience in vulnerability research, a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, and proficiency in C/C++ and Python. This position requires strong analytical skills and leadership capabilities.