Mid-Level Vulnerability Researcher

Zetier; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A cybersecurity organization is looking for a Mid-Level Vulnerability Researcher in Arlington, VA. The candidate will analyze and counter malicious software and develop critical cyber capabilities. Required qualifications include expertise in reverse engineering, assembly languages, and Python scripting. Desired skills include knowledge of mitigations and effective communication. This full-time role offers opportunities in research and information technology within the computer and network security industry.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and counter malicious software.
• Develop operationally critical cyber capabilities.

Skills

Reverse engineering compiled programs (C/C++)

Reading common assembly languages (x86, x86-64, ARM)

Developing in scripting languages (Python)

Using debuggers and decompilers (gdb, Binja, IDA Pro)

Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance

Developing/defeating mitigations (ASLR, DEP, NX)

Defeating anti-RE techniques (obfuscation)

Understanding of embedded platforms (FPGA, physical memory)

Implementing cryptographic primitives (AES-GCM, SHA256, ECDSA)

Using program analysis tools and techniques

Effective use of automated analysis (fuzzers, emulation, sandbox)

Knowledge of file systems and formats (ELF, PE, Mach-O)

Effective communication with customers and teammates

Developing proof-of-concept exploits

Active U.S. security clearance

Job description

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Zetier is seeking Mid-Level Vulnerability Researchers to analyze and counter malicious software and develop operationally critical cyber capabilities. Candidates demonstrate practical experience designing, developing, and deploying tools intersecting command and control, persistence, and networking.

Required

• Experience with reverse engineering compiled programs (C/C++)
• Experience reading common assembly languages (x86, x86-64, ARM)
• Experience developing in scripting languages (Python)
• Experience with debuggers and decompilers (gdb, Binja, IDA Pro)
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance

Desired

• Experience developing/defeating mitigations (ASLR, DEP, NX)
• Developed defeats of common anti-RE techniques (obfuscation)
• Detailed understanding of embedded platforms (FPGA, physical memory)
• Securely implemented cryptographic primitives (AES-GCM, SHA256, ECDSA)
• Experience with program analysis tools and techniques (control flow, program slicing, taint tracing)
• Effective use of automated analysis (fuzzers, emulation, sandbox)
• Deep knowledge of file systems and formats (ELF, PE, Mach-O)
• Effective communication with customers and teammates
• Experience developing proof-of-concept exploits
• Active U.S. security clearance

Zetier is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis protected by law. All employment is decided on the basis of merit, qualifications, and business need.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

Industry

Computer and Network Security

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