Lead Vulnerability Researcher

Two Six Technologies; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Tuition assistance

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Two Six Technologies, located in Dayton, Ohio, is looking for a Lead Vulnerability Researcher to lead vulnerability research initiatives. This role involves technical expertise with a focus on leadership, innovation in the Wireless Sector, and mentorship.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in vulnerability research, knowledge of assembly languages, and proficiency in modern decompilers. The position provides competitive compensation with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Active US Secret-level clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI.
• Proven track record of discovering vulnerabilities in complex systems.
• Experience in a technical leadership or project-lead capacity.

Responsibilities

• Lead the execution of large-scale vulnerability research projects.
• Architect research strategies for complex systems.
• Mentor junior researchers through code reviews and knowledge sharing.

Skills

Vulnerability research

Reverse engineering

Assembly languages

Network protocols

Technical leadership

Education

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

Tools

Ghidra

IDA Pro

Binary Ninja

GDB

WinDBG

Job description

Overview of Opportunity

Two Six Technologies, based in Dayton, Ohio, seeks a Lead Vulnerability Researcher to spearhead our vulnerability research initiatives. The role blends technical expertise with leadership, strategy, and mentorship, driving innovation in the Wireless Sector and acting as the primary technical point of contact for mission‑critical government programs.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Extensive experience in vulnerability research, reverse engineering, or COA 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.

Benefits

Two Six Technologies offers a competitive compensation package and a comprehensive benefits program that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; life and disability insurance; retirement benefits; paid leave; tuition assistance; and professional development opportunities.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Two Six Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on race (including historically associated traits such as hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, twists, or locs), 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 1.7% 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 contact [e-mail]. Additionally, this business uses E‑Verify in its hiring practices.