Senior Embedded Vulnerability Researcher

Two Six Technologies; Linthicum (MD); On-site; USD 250,000 - 285,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) matching

Paid professional development

Educational assistance

Flexible PTO

Job summary

Two Six Technologies, based in Linthicum, MD, seeks a Senior Vulnerability Researcher to assess vulnerabilities across embedded systems and software. You will work with reverse engineers and security researchers to identify attack vectors and evaluate operational impacts for national security customers.

The role emphasizes on-site work at the Linthicum customer site, with a focus on PoC development, vulnerability research, and mentoring junior staff within a fast-growing team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of relevant experience, OR Associate’s degree and 7 years of relevant experience.
• Relevant experience: computer/information systems design/development, programming, information/cyber/network security, reverse-engineering, vulnerability analysis, penetration testing, computer forensics, information assurance, or systems engineering.
• Proficiency in C/C++, Python, and at least one ISA (e.g. x86/ARM/MIPS).
• Proficiency in Linux command-line environments.
• Experience using a decompiler such as IDA Pro, Binary Ninja, or Ghidra.
• Experience using vulnerability research tools such as emulators or fuzzers.
• Experience using a software debugger such as GDB or WinDbg.
• Ability to work on-site at the Linthicum, Maryland customer site regularly.

Responsibilities

• Identify vulnerabilities and potential attacks across hardware, software, procedures, logistics, and physical security of systems.
• Develop proof of concept (PoC) code for identified vulnerabilities.
• Reverse-engineer targeted embedded systems to identify vulnerabilities.
• Review source code looking for risks and vulnerabilities.
• Analyze the effects of vulnerabilities on mission outcomes and operational effectiveness.
• Compare system attack techniques and propose operationally effective countermeasures.
• Produce reports, briefings, and perspectives on actual and potential attacks.
• Mentor junior engineers and analysts, reviewing technical approaches and guiding research methodology.

Skills

Reverse engineering

Vulnerability analysis

Penetration testing

C/C++

Python

Linux

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Associate's degree with 7 years of experience

Tools

IDA Pro

Binary Ninja

Ghidra

Emulators

Fuzzers

GDB

Job description

Two Six Technologies, based in Linthicum, MD, seeks a Senior Vulnerability Researcher to assess vulnerabilities across embedded systems and software. You will work with reverse engineers and security researchers to identify attack vectors and evaluate operational impacts for national security customers.

The role emphasizes on-site work at the Linthicum customer site, with a focus on PoC development, vulnerability research, and mentoring junior staff within a fast-growing team.