Offensive Cyber Developer & Vulnerability Researcher

Echelon Services, LLC; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Echelon Services, LLC is seeking a hands-on Cyber Developer / Vulnerability Researcher to support NIWC Atlantic in Charleston, SC. This full-time, on-site role focuses on offensive cyber capability research and development, reverse engineering, and tool creation to meet mission objectives.

The ideal candidate thrives on solving complex technical problems, with deep experience in C, C++, Python, and Assembly, and a strong interest in vulnerability research and exploit development within a

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance required, Poly preferred.
• Strong software development experience in C, C++, Python and Assembly.
• Experience or strong interest in vulnerability research, reverse engineering, exploit development, or offensive cyber operations.
• Familiarity with reverse engineering tools such as Ghidra, IDA Pro or similar.

Responsibilities

• Conduct vulnerability research across web apps, software, systems and embedded tech.
• Identify and analyze potential zero-day vulnerabilities and exploitable weaknesses.
• Reverse engineer binaries and software using tools like Ghidra or IDA Pro.
• Develop custom offensive cyber tools to support mission requirements.
• Write, test and maintain code in Python, C, C++ and Assembly.
• Analyze system behavior to map attack surfaces and exploitation paths.
• Think adversarially to bypass security controls and defenses.
• Collaborate with developers, operators and mission stakeholders to solve technical challenges.
• Document findings and tool functionality to support team knowledge sharing.

Skills

C

C++

Python

Assembly

Tools

Ghidra

IDA Pro

Job description

Echelon Services, LLC is seeking a hands-on Cyber Developer / Vulnerability Researcher to support NIWC Atlantic in Charleston, SC. This full-time, on-site role focuses on offensive cyber capability research and development, reverse engineering, and tool creation to meet mission objectives.

The ideal candidate thrives on solving complex technical problems, with deep experience in C, C++, Python, and Assembly, and a strong interest in vulnerability research and exploit development within a