Lead Vulnerability Researcher – On-Site Security Leader

Doist; Linthicum (MD); On-site; USD 285,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and vision

401(k) matching

Tuition assistance

Flexible PTO

Job summary

Two Six Technologies seeks a Lead Vulnerability Researcher to guide investigations across hardware, software, and ops systems at the Linthicum, MD site. You will mentor engineers, review methodologies, and develop countermeasures with real-world mission impact.

You will lead vulnerability analyses, produce client-ready reports, and help translate findings into actionable security improvements. On-site work is required.

Qualifications

• Doctorate in Computer Science, Computer/Electrical Engineering, or related field with 4+ years of experience, or MS with 6+ years, or BS with 8+ years.
• Experience in computer/information systems design or security disciplines.
• Proficiency in C/C++, Python, and at least one ISA (x86/ARM/MIPS).
• Proficiency with Linux command line environments.
• Experience with decompilers such as IDA Pro, Binary Ninja, or Ghidra.
• Experience using vulnerability research tools like emulators or fuzzers.
• Experience using a debugger such as GDB or WinDbg.

Responsibilities

• Lead vulnerability identification across hardware, software, and processes.
• Develop PoC code for identified vulnerabilities.
• Reverse‑engineer embedded systems to find flaws.
• Review code for risks and vulnerabilities.
• Analyze vulnerability impact on missions and operations.
• Compare attack techniques and propose countermeasures.
• Produce reports and briefings on threats and attacks.
• Provide technical leadership and mentor junior engineers.

Skills

C/C++

Python

Reverse engineering

Linux CLI

Decompilers

Ghidra familiarity

Education

PhD in CS / related field

MS in relevant field

BS in related field

Associate degree in related field

Tools

IDA Pro

Binary Ninja

Ghidra

GDB

WinDbg

Emulators

Fuzzers

Job description

Two Six Technologies seeks a Lead Vulnerability Researcher to guide investigations across hardware, software, and ops systems at the Linthicum, MD site. You will mentor engineers, review methodologies, and develop countermeasures with real-world mission impact.

You will lead vulnerability analyses, produce client-ready reports, and help translate findings into actionable security improvements. On-site work is required.