Linux Reverse Engineer & Vulnerability Researcher

Nightwing; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology services provider based in Virginia is seeking a software engineer with expertise in reverse engineering and vulnerability research. You will develop, test, and debug software components, particularly focusing on native Linux applications. The ideal candidate will possess a minimum of three years of experience with C, C++, and Python, and hold a current TS/SCI clearance. This role requires collaboration with technical teams to produce precise documentation and findings. Nightwing fosters a team-oriented environment that encourages innovation and problem-solving.

Qualifications

• Current TS/SCI with Poly Clearance.
• Minimum of three years of hands-on experience developing, testing, and debugging software.
• Experience analyzing compiled binaries and low-level system behavior.

Responsibilities

• Perform reverse engineering of native Linux applications.
• Develop, test, and debug software components.
• Conduct vulnerability research and exploitation activities targeting Linux binaries.
• Collaborate with cross-functional technical teams.
• Produce clear technical documentation and reports.

Skills

Reverse Engineering

Vulnerability Research

C

C++

Python

Linux internals

System calls

Debugging tools

Tools

GDB

IDA Pro

Ghidra

radare2

Job description

A technology services provider based in Virginia is seeking a software engineer with expertise in reverse engineering and vulnerability research. You will develop, test, and debug software components, particularly focusing on native Linux applications. The ideal candidate will possess a minimum of three years of experience with C, C++, and Python, and hold a current TS/SCI clearance. This role requires collaboration with technical teams to produce precise documentation and findings. Nightwing fosters a team-oriented environment that encourages innovation and problem-solving.