Security Product RE with TS/SCI | C/C++/Python

Nightwing Group; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 122,000 - 253,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401k plan

Paid time off

Holidays

Other insurances

Job summary

Nightwing is seeking an experienced Security Product Reverse Engineer to support advanced security research and development efforts in Sterling, VA. This contract role requires hands-on expertise in reverse engineering, vulnerability research, and low-level system analysis across modern operating systems and security products.

The ideal candidate holds TS/SCI with Poly clearance and at least three years of experience in C, C++, and Python, with proficiency in IDA Pro or Ghidra, code auditing,

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience in C, C++, and Python.
• At least 3 years applying reverse engineering to security products.
• Experience with IDA Pro and/or Ghidra for analysis.
• 3+ years in source code analysis and code auditing.
• 3+ years of vulnerability research in Windows/Linux/macOS internals.
• 5+ years developing/testing Computer Network Exploits (CNEs).

Responsibilities

• Perform reverse engineering of security products to identify vulnerabilities, weaknesses, and design flaws.
• Conduct in-depth source code analysis and comprehensive code audits.
• Develop, test, and debug tooling and exploits in C, C++, and Python.
• Analyze binaries and firmware using industry-standard reverse engineering tools.
• Conduct vulnerability research on operating system internals and security mechanisms.
• Support development and testing of CNEs against security product families.
• Document findings clearly and communicate technical results to stakeholders.

Skills

C

C++

Python

Reverse engineering

Vulnerability research

Tools

IDA Pro

Ghidra

Job description

Nightwing is seeking an experienced Security Product Reverse Engineer to support advanced security research and development efforts in Sterling, VA. This contract role requires hands-on expertise in reverse engineering, vulnerability research, and low-level system analysis across modern operating systems and security products.

The ideal candidate holds TS/SCI with Poly clearance and at least three years of experience in C, C++, and Python, with proficiency in IDA Pro or Ghidra, code auditing,