Linux Vulnerability Research Engineer

Nightwing Technologies, LLC; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 122,000 - 253,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401k plan

PTO

Job summary

Nightwing Technologies, LLC in Sterling, VA is seeking a highly skilled Linux Reverse Engineer / Vulnerability Researcher (VRER) to advance research, development, and exploitation efforts against native Linux applications. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in low-level software analysis and exploit development across architectures.

Required: TS/SCI with Poly, 3+ years in RE/VR, C, C++, Python, Linux internals, and debugging tools.

Qualifications

• Current TS/SCI with Poly Clearance.
• Experience with C, C++, Python in research and development roles.
• Demonstrated Reverse Engineering and Vulnerability Research for Linux binaries.
• Strong understanding of Linux internals, system calls, memory management, and debugging tools.

Responsibilities

• Reverse engineer native Linux applications to identify vulnerabilities.
• Develop, test, and debug software components and PoC exploits.
• Conduct vulnerability research and exploitation activities targeting Linux binaries.
• Analyze compiled code and system behavior across architectures.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support research and operational objectives.
• Produce reports detailing findings and methodologies.

Skills

C

C++

Python

Reverse Engineering

Vulnerability Research

Exploitation

Linux internals

Memory management

Debugging tools

Tools

GDB

IDA Pro

Ghidra

radare2

Job description

Nightwing Technologies, LLC in Sterling, VA is seeking a highly skilled Linux Reverse Engineer / Vulnerability Researcher (VRER) to advance research, development, and exploitation efforts against native Linux applications. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in low-level software analysis and exploit development across architectures.

Required: TS/SCI with Poly, 3+ years in RE/VR, C, C++, Python, Linux internals, and debugging tools.