Lead Vulnerability Researcher

Trusted Concepts, Inc.; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 117,235 - 201,205; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Tuition assistance

Professional development

Job summary

Two Six Technologies in Dayton, Ohio seeks a Lead Vulnerability Researcher to spearhead vulnerability research initiatives. In this leadership role, you are more than a technical expert; you are a strategist and mentor who defines research methodologies and solves our most complex wireless and embedded system challenges.

You will bridge the gap between high-level mission requirements and deep-dive technical execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering or computer science field.
• Extensive vulnerability research, reverse engineering, or CNO development experience.
• Expert-level proficiency with modern decompilers and assembly languages.
• Knowledge of TCP/IP, UDP, and HTTP networking.

Responsibilities

• Lead large-scale vulnerability research projects with high-quality results.
• Architect research strategies for complex embedded and wireless systems.
• Mentor junior and staff researchers through code reviews and sharing knowledge.
• Interface with customers to translate mission needs into technical requirements.
• Identify and implement new tools or methodologies to improve research efficiency.

Skills

Vulnerability research

Reverse engineering

CNO development

Decompilers

Assembly languages

TCP/IP/UDP/HTTP

GDB/WinDBG

Technical leadership

Security clearance

Education

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

Tools

Ghidra

IDA Pro

Binary Ninja

GDB

WinDBG

Job description

At Two Six Technologies, we build, deploy, and implement innovative products that solve the world’s most complex challenges today. Through unrivaled collaboration and unwavering trust, we push the boundaries of what’s possible to empower our team and support our customers in building a safer global future.

Overview Of Opportunity

Two Six Technologies is seeking a Lead Vulnerability Researcher to spearhead our vulnerability research initiatives in Dayton, Ohio. In this leadership role, you are more than a technical expert; you are a strategist and mentor who defines research methodologies and solves our most complex wireless and embedded system challenges.

You will bridge the gap between high-level mission requirements and deep-dive technical execution. As a Lead, you will drive innovation within our Wireless Sector, ensuring our team remains at the forefront of the industry while serving as a primary technical point of contact for mission-critical government programs.

What You Will Do

• Lead the execution of large-scale vulnerability research projects, ensuring high-quality results and innovative approaches.
• Architect research strategies for complex, undocumented, or highly resilient embedded and wireless systems.
• Grow the technical capabilities of the team by mentoring junior and staff researchers through code reviews and knowledge sharing.
• Interface directly with customers to translate mission needs into technical requirements and present complex research findings.
• Identify and implement new tools, automation, or methodologies (IR&D) to improve the team's research efficiency and capabilities.

What You Will Need (Basic Qualifications)

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Extensive experience in vulnerability research, reverse engineering, or CNO development.
• Expert-level proficiency in modern decompilers (Ghidra, IDA Pro, or Binary Ninja).
• Advanced knowledge of assembly languages (x86, ARM, MIPS, etc.) and OS internals.
• Knowledge of common network protocols TCP/IP, UDP, or HTTP.
• Proficiency with at least one modern debugger such as GDB or WinDBG.
• Proven track record of discovering vulnerabilities in complex systems or developing sophisticated exploits.
• Experience in a technical leadership or project lead capacity.
• Security Clearance: Active US Secret-level clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI.

Nice To Have (Preferred)

• Experience assisting in technical writing for RFPs, white papers, or grant proposals to secure new research funding.
• Mastery of defeating modern mitigations (ASLR, DEP, CFG) on non-standard architectures.
• Deep knowledge of cellular standards (4G/5G) or low-bandwidth communications (CAN bus, RS485).
• History of published research, conference presentations (DEF CON, Black Hat), or CVE credits.
• Previous experience in a client-facing technical lead role for government contracts.

Compensation & Benefits

Two Six Technologies is committed to providing competitive and comprehensive compensation packages that reflect the value we place on our employees and their contributions. We believe in rewarding skills, experience, and performance.

Our offerings include medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability insurance, retirement benefits, paid leave, tuition assistance and professional development.

The projected salary range for this position is $117,235 - $201,205 USD annually. This is a general guideline and not a guarantee of salary. Salary is one component of our total compensation package and the specific salary offered is determined by various factors, including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills, geographic location, as well as contract specific affordability and organizational requirements.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Two Six Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture, hair type and protective hair styles (e.g., braids, twists, locs and twists)), color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions and lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age (40 and over), marital status, disability, genetic information, and protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. For more information review the Two Six Technologies Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Policy and the EEO Poster.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request reasonable workplace accommodation for any part of our employment process, please send an email to [e-mail]. Information provided will be kept confidential and used only for reasonable accommodations.

Additionally, please be advised that this business uses E-Verify in its hiring practices.