Security Researcher – Vulnerability & Exploit Discovery

Research Innovations; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k with company match

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

Wellness programs

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

Research Innovations Inc. seeks a Security Researcher to independently explore and exploit complex systems, from kernels to embedded platforms, with a focus on defense and homeland security. The role requires active Top Secret/SCI clearance and the ability to upgrade to TS/SCI access.

You will conduct reverse engineering, vulnerability analysis, and create proof-of-concept exploits, working with mobile devices, firmware, and embedded hardware. Strong collaboration and documentation are expected.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in low-level systems concepts including memory layout, CPU architecture basics, OS internals, or compiler behavior.
• Completion of coursework, projects, internships, or entry-level work involving reverse engineering, binary analysis, or vulnerability discovery.
• Experience using tools such as IDA, Ghidra, Binary Ninja, or debuggers in academic or practical contexts.
• Proficiency in Python and at least one compiled language (preferably C).
• Familiarity with exploit mitigations (ASLR, DEP/NX, stack canaries), cryptographic concepts, and protocol behavior (TCP/IP, HTTP, DNS).
• Proven curiosity and a growth mindset through self-directed learning or personal projects.

Responsibilities

• Conduct reverse engineering and vulnerability analysis on applications, OS components, and embedded systems with guidance from senior researchers.
• Identify attack surfaces, analyze in-memory behavior, and document findings.
• Create simple proof-of-concept exploits or scripts to validate vulnerabilities.
• Support research on mobile devices, firmware, and embedded platforms.
• Collaborate with teammates, participate in design discussions, and contribute to tooling.
• Communicate results clearly to peers and improve documentation.

Skills

Memory layout

CPU architecture

OS internals

Compiler behavior

Reverse engineering

Binary analysis

Vulnerability discovery

Python

C language

Security fundamentals

Growth mindset

Tools

IDA

Ghidra

Binary Ninja

Debuggers

Job description

Research Innovations Inc. seeks a Security Researcher to independently explore and exploit complex systems, from kernels to embedded platforms, with a focus on defense and homeland security. The role requires active Top Secret/SCI clearance and the ability to upgrade to TS/SCI access.

You will conduct reverse engineering, vulnerability analysis, and create proof-of-concept exploits, working with mobile devices, firmware, and embedded hardware. Strong collaboration and documentation are expected.