Principal Zero-Day Research Lead

Nightwing; Maryland; On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Healthcare benefits

Retirement benefits

Professional development programs

Job summary

A leading cybersecurity firm in Maryland is seeking a seasoned software professional with over 10 years of experience in technology. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in software development using C, C++, or Python, and experience with programs like angr and IDA Pro. This onsite role involves discovering vulnerabilities and enhancing security techniques. Competitive compensation and benefits await qualified applicants.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of practical experience in a technology environment.
• Current TS/SCI with polygraph security clearance; all candidates must be U.S. citizens.

Responsibilities

• Use advanced systems to discover zero-day vulnerabilities.
• Analyze, design, and identify programmatic behaviors in software.
• Develop, test, and debug software applications related to vulnerability research.
• Research data and generate new design ideas for vulnerability techniques.
• Apply debugging and fuzzing techniques to enhance security findings.

Skills

Software development in C

Software development in C++

Software development in Python

Program analysis

Reverse engineering

Debugging tools

Knowledge of Windows

Knowledge of Linux

Assembly (x86/x64)

Education

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

Tools

angr

BAP

IDA Pro

Binary Ninja

gdb

Ghidra

windbg

Job description

A leading cybersecurity firm in Maryland is seeking a seasoned software professional with over 10 years of experience in technology. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in software development using C, C++, or Python, and experience with programs like angr and IDA Pro. This onsite role involves discovering vulnerabilities and enhancing security techniques. Competitive compensation and benefits await qualified applicants.