Linux Reverse Engineer & Vulnerability Researcher (TS/SCI)

Nightwing; Sterling (IL); On-site; USD 122,000 - 253,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

401(k)

PTO

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Job summary

Nightwing seeks a Linux Reverse Engineer / Vulnerability Researcher (VRER) to advance research, development, and exploitation against native Linux applications. You will analyze Linux internals, craft exploits, and document methodologies for cross-functional teams.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in RE/VR, C/C++ and Python, with experience on ARM/MIPS preferred. TS/SCI clearance is required; role contingent on contract award. Nightwing offers comprehensive insurance and a 401(k).

Qualifications

• Current TS/SCI with Poly Clearance.
• Minimum of three years hands-on experience developing, testing, and debugging software in C, C++, Python.
• Experience with Reverse Engineering (RE) and Vulnerability Research (VR).
• Exploitation of native Linux applications and strong understanding of Linux internals, system calls, and memory management.
• Familiarity with debugging tools like GDB, IDA Pro, Ghidra, radare2.

Responsibilities

• Perform reverse engineering of native Linux applications to identify vulnerabilities and weaknesses.
• Develop, test, and debug software components and proof-of-concept exploits.
• Conduct vulnerability research and exploitation activities targeting Linux binaries.
• Analyze compiled code and system behavior across multiple architectures.
• Collaborate with cross-functional technical teams to support research and operational objectives.
• Produce clear technical documentation and reports detailing findings and methodologies.

Skills

C

C++

Python

Reverse Engineering

Vulnerability Research

Exploitation

Linux internals

Debugging

Tools

GDB

IDA Pro

Ghidra

radare2

Job description

Nightwing seeks a Linux Reverse Engineer / Vulnerability Researcher (VRER) to advance research, development, and exploitation against native Linux applications. You will analyze Linux internals, craft exploits, and document methodologies for cross-functional teams.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in RE/VR, C/C++ and Python, with experience on ARM/MIPS preferred. TS/SCI clearance is required; role contingent on contract award. Nightwing offers comprehensive insurance and a 401(k).