Senior Cyber Vulnerability Researcher

Redhorse Corporation; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Redhorse Corporation is seeking a Senior Vulnerability Researcher to advance national security missions by applying advanced VR, reverse engineering, and VE skills in a fast-paced environment. You will operate with autonomy, mentor junior staff, and deliver research that informs both defensive and offensive cyber efforts.

In this role you will identify vulnerabilities using fuzzing and RE, develop PoC software, assess secure technologies, and communicate findings to technical and non-technical

Qualifications

• 7+ years of professional vulnerability research experience.
• Proficiency in programming within Windows and Linux/Unix environments.
• Experience with reverse engineering tools and techniques.

Responsibilities

• Apply VR techniques—including fuzzing, RE, and online research—to identify vulnerabilities and determine exploitability.
• Develop proof-of-concept software and creative solutions to meet diverse customer requirements.
• Perform vulnerability assessments of secure technologies to determine recoverability of protected information.
• Manage customer expectations by providing proactive feedback and technical insights.
• Prepare and deliver concise presentations and reports summarizing research findings for technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to identify operational requirements.
• Shape Computer Architecture requirements to align with broader goals.
• Synthesize technical and operational information to develop innovative cyber solutions.
• Mentor junior personnel and foster continuous learning.

Skills

Vulnerability research

Reverse engineering

C

C++

Java

JavaScript

Windows

Linux

Communication skills

Tools

IDA Pro

OllyDbg

WinDbg

Job description

Redhorse Corporation is seeking a Senior Vulnerability Researcher to advance national security missions by applying advanced VR, reverse engineering, and VE skills in a fast-paced environment. You will operate with autonomy, mentor junior staff, and deliver research that informs both defensive and offensive cyber efforts.

In this role you will identify vulnerabilities using fuzzing and RE, develop PoC software, assess secure technologies, and communicate findings to technical and non-technical