Security-Cleared Vulnerability Researcher

Cipher Tech Solutions; Vienna (VA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Cipher Tech Solutions in Vienna, VA seeks a Vulnerability Researcher to identify flaws in software and document findings with precision. You will work independently, applying the latest vulnerability research techniques and best practices while detailing research results comprehensively.

The role requires US citizenship, a TS-level security clearance, a STEM degree, and 3+ years of relevant experience. On-site work only; relocation assistance available.

Qualifications

• Must be a US citizen and hold TS level security clearance or higher at application time.
• Bachelor's or higher in a STEM field within 1 year of completion; preferred CS/EE/Math.
• Minimum 3 years post-graduation experience in relevant security research.
• Strong C, ASM and Python development experience; reverse engineering expertise.
• Experience with dynamic and static binary analysis and fuzzing; debugger proficiency.
• Experience auditing code for security vulnerabilities and self-driven research.

Responsibilities

• Independently identify flaws in software and document findings with meticulous accuracy.
• Follow best practices in vulnerability research and report results clearly.
• Demonstrate ability to drive research tasks and learn complex systems.

Skills

C

ASM

Python

Reverse engineering

Dynamic analysis

Static analysis

Documentation

Self-driven research

Education

US citizenship

4-year STEM degree

TS or higher security clearance (at application)

Tools

IDA

Ghidra

Binary Ninja

GDB

ADB

Job description

Cipher Tech Solutions in Vienna, VA seeks a Vulnerability Researcher to identify flaws in software and document findings with precision. You will work independently, applying the latest vulnerability research techniques and best practices while detailing research results comprehensively.

The role requires US citizenship, a TS-level security clearance, a STEM degree, and 3+ years of relevant experience. On-site work only; relocation assistance available.