Principal Vulnerability Researcher/CNO Developer (Onsite)

Nightwing Intelligence Solutions, LLC; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Principal Vulnerability Researcher/CNO Developer to join their dynamic team in San Antonio. This role involves leading teams to analyze systems, develop security techniques, and ensure the success of vulnerability research and CNO capabilities. You will play a crucial role in shaping the future of cybersecurity and intelligence offerings, working with cutting-edge technologies in a collaborative environment. If you have a passion for cybersecurity and a strong background in vulnerability research, this opportunity is designed for you to make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of professional experience in vulnerability research.
• Experience leading teams in CNO capabilities and vulnerability research.

Responsibilities

• Analyze systems to understand behavior and develop security techniques.
• Drive VR and CNO success for customers in a technical leadership role.

Skills

Vulnerability Research

CNO Capabilities

Assembly Language

OS Internals

Network Protocols

Exploit Mitigations

Technical Leadership

Tools

IDA Pro

Ghidra

Binary Ninja

gdb

WinDbg

OllyDbg

Job description

Principal Vulnerability Researcher/CNO Developer (Onsite)

Apply remote type Onsite Nightwing locations San Antonio, TX time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id JR100410

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.

You have been redirected to RTX’s career page as we have recently transitioned from RTX to become a standalone company, which provides us with greater autonomy and opportunities for growth. As a prospective employee of Nightwing, you’ll have the chance to contribute to our continued success and shape the future of our cybersecurity, intelligence, and services offerings.

Vulnerability Researchers at Raytheon CODEX analyze systems to understand how they work and how they behave when they break. Candidates must be able to play both sides of the fence, both developing and defeating new and advanced security techniques. Projects are undertaken in small teams with close coordination with customers. As a technical leader, you will drive VR and CNO success for our customers.

Required Skills

• Top Secret SCI clearance required
• 12+ years of professional experience
• Experience leading teams performing vulnerability research and/or CNO capabilities
• 4 or more of the following desired skills

Desired Skills

• Understanding of OS Internals (i.e. Windows, Linux, Embedded, etc)
• Extensive Experience with Vulnerability Research
• Extensive Experience delivering CNO capabilities
• Experience reading or writing assembly (x86, x64, ARM, PPC, MIPS, SPARC, 68k, or others)
• Experience developing embedded systems
• Understanding of network protocols (TCP/IP stacks, wire-level protocols, RF communications, BGP, routing protocols, or others)
• Understanding of exploit mitigations such as DEP and ASLR
• Experience using reverse engineering tools such as IDA Pro, HexRays, Ghidra, Binary Ninja, or objdump
• Experience using debuggers such as gdb, WinDbg, OllyDbg
• Experience building and using tools to find, exploit, and productize vulnerabilities in complex software systems
• Experience with technical leadership
• Current Security Clearance Preferred, Ability to obtain one required

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 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.