Principal Senior Vulnerability Research Engineer (Onsite)

Nightwing; Corridor North (MD); Sur place; USD 122 000 - 253 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical, vision and dental insurance

401k plan

PTO and Holidays

Résumé du poste

Nightwing is seeking a Principal Senior Vulnerability Research Engineer to join our cyber research team in Maryland. The role focuses on discovering zero-day vulnerabilities, analyzing program behavior, and contributing design ideas for exploiting techniques within a rigorous security environment.

Your work will involve testing, debugging, and developing software applications while applying advanced knowledge of OS internals, assembly, and exploit mitigations to deliver impactful results for

Qualifications

• Requires 12 years and a bachelor’s degree or 10 years and a master’s degree in computer science or related field.
• Solid understanding of software development with knowledge in C, C++, or Python.
• Experience with program analysis, reverse engineering, and debugging tools (e.g., angr, BAP, IDA Pro, Binary Ninja, gdb, Ghidra, windbg).

Responsabilités

• Use advanced systems to find zero-day vulnerabilities.
• Analyze, design, and identify programmatic behaviors.
• Research data and provide new design ideas for vulnerability techniques.

Connaissances

C

C++

Python

Reverse engineering

Program analysis

Debugging tools

x86/x64 Assembly

Windows/Linux knowledge

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field

Master’s degree in computer science or related field

Outils

IDA Pro

Ghidra

WinDbg

Binary Ninja

angr

BAP

Description du poste

Nightwing provides technically advanced full-spectrum cyber, data operations, systems integration and intelligence mission support services to meet our customers’ most demanding challenges. Our capabilities include cyber space operations, cyber defense and resiliency, vulnerability research, ubiquitous technical surveillance, data intelligence, lifecycle mission enablement, and software modernization. Nightwing brings disruptive technologies, agility, and competitive offerings to customers in the intelligence community, defense, civil, and commercial markets.

Principal Senior Vulnerability Research Engineer

Job Description

Vulnerability Researcher

Use advanced systems to find zero-day (O-day) vulnerabilities. Responsible for analyzing, designing, and identifying programmatic behaviors. Have an opportunity to develop, test, and debug software applications. Research data and provide new design ideas for vulnerability techniques. Understands terminologies like debugging and fuzzing and applying it into your work.

Required Skills

• Requires 12 years and a bachelor’s degree or 10 years and a master’s degree in computer science or related field.
• We require you to have a solid understanding of software development and knowledge in any of the following: C, C++, or Python
• Experience with program analysis, reverse engineering, and debugging tools (e.g., angr, BAP, IDA Pro, Binary Ninja, gdb, Ghidra, windbg)
• Knowledge of Windows or Linux
• Knowledge of Assembly (x86/x64)
• Clearance Requirements: TS/SCI CI Poly Preferred
• Place of Performance - Maryland

Desired Skills

• Understanding of OS Internals (any major OS)
• Experience with exploit development, Hack The Box, etc…
• Experience reading or writing assembly
• Understanding of network protocols, application layer, be able to read/write socket code
• Understanding of exploit mitigations such as DEP and ASLR
• Relevant Certifications (Not Required): Relevant Cybersecurity Certifications (e.g. oscp, oscE, OSWP, OSEP, OSWE, OSED, OSEE, GPEN, GWAPT, GXPN, CISSP)

What We Offer

Whether you’re just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a total rewards package that goes above and beyond with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs.

Previously part of a leading Fortune 100 company and headquartered in Dulles, VA; Nightwing became independent in 2024 but continues to support the nation’s most mission impactful initiatives.

When we formed Nightwing, we brought a deep set of credentials and an unfaltering commitment to the mission. For over four decades, our team has been providing some of the world’s most technically advanced full-spectrum cyber, data operations, systems integration and intelligence support services to the U.S. government on its most important missions.

At Nightwing, we value collaboration and teamwork. You’ll have the opportunity to work alongside talented individuals who are passionate about what they do. Together, we’ll leverage our collective expertise to drive innovation, solve complex problems, and deliver exceptional results for our clients.

Thank you for considering joining us as we embark on this new journey and shape the future of cybersecurity and intelligence together as part of the Nightwing team.

• Nightwing offers medical, vision and dental insurance coverage in addition to a 401k plan, PTO, Holidays and additional insurances.

Salary & Benefits

• The salary associated with this position ($122,000-$253,000) is commensurate with the selected candidate’s qualifications, years of relevant experience, and demonstrated level of expertise. Compensation will be determined based on these factors to ensure alignment with skills, responsibilities, and market standards.

• Nightwing offers medical, vision and dental insurance coverage in addition to a 401k plan, PTO, Holidays, and additional insurances.

Nightwing is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.