Principal and Sr Security Researcher (Only on w2)

Aditi Consulting; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Aditi Consulting is seeking a Principal and Sr Security Researcher with over 10 years of experience in security testing. This remote role involves working with Fortune 500 clients and requires expertise in fuzzing techniques and tools. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and a background in enterprise technology.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Sick leave

401(k)

Commuter benefits

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in security testing.
• Proficient in fuzzing techniques and tools.

Responsibilities

• Conduct security testing through Fuzzing techniques.
• Develop custom test harnesses for testing APIs.

Skills

AFL++

libFuzzer

Honggfuzz

Sulley

x86 and ARM environment knowledge

Excellent communication skills

Job description

Principal and Sr Security Researcher (Only on W2)

This range is provided by Aditi Consulting. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$120,000.00/yr - $160,000.00/yr

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Job Details

1. Talent hunt for top Fortune 500 clients
2. Job Title: Principal and Sr Security Researcher (Engineer)
3. Experience level: 10+ years
4. Duration: 12 months / FTE with Aditi
5. Location: Remote (Anywhere in US)

Project Scope

Security testing through Fuzzing techniques. Must understand Mutation-based, Coverage-based, & Grammar-based fuzzing. Proficient with tools such as AFL++, libFuzzer, Honggfuzz, Sulley. Able to develop custom test harnesses for testing APIs or entry points at scale. Capable of debugging crashes and identifying root causes within x86 and ARM environments. Potentially create exploits based on crashes. Understand binary layouts and memory safety vulnerabilities. Proficient with container security escapes and hardening efforts.

Must-have Skills

AFL++, libFuzzer, Honggfuzz, Sulley, x86 and ARM environment knowledge

Soft Skills

Excellent communication skills; client-facing roles experience preferred.

Industry Background

Experience in enterprise technology companies, dealing with datacenters and Microsoft environments/products.

Pay Transparency

The typical base pay across the U.S. is $120k - $160k. Final offers depend on skills, education, experience, and benefits selected. Benefits may include medical, dental, vision, paid time off, sick leave, 401(k), commuter benefits, life, and disability insurance.

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Job Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Information Technology and Engineering
• Industries: IT Services, IT Consulting, Information Services, Cybersecurity