Senior Embedded Vulnerability Researcher — TS Clearance

TopClearedRecruiting; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with 7% matching

Flexible work arrangements

Education reimbursement up to $5,250 annually

Job summary

A leading cybersecurity recruiting firm is seeking a Principal Embedded Vulnerability Researcher to counter malicious software and develop critical cyber capabilities. Candidates must possess extensive experience in reverse engineering C/C++ programs and assembly languages, along with a deep understanding of embedded platforms and secure cryptographic implementations. This role offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including full medical coverage, retirement savings with a 401(k), flexible work arrangements, and generous PTO policies.

Qualifications

• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance.
• Active TS U.S. security clearance is preferred.
• Experience in cybersecurity and vulnerability research.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and counter malicious software.
• Develop critical cyber capabilities.
• Collaborate with customers and teammates.

Skills

Reverse engineering compiled programs (C/C++)

Reading common assembly languages (x86, x86-64, ARM)

Using debuggers and decompilers (gdb, Binja, IDA Pro)

Developing defeats of anti-RE techniques (obfuscation)

Understanding embedded platforms (FPGA, physical memory)

Implementing cryptographic primitives (AES-GCM, SHA256, ECDSA)

Using program analysis tools (control flow, program slicing, taint tracing)

Using automated analysis techniques (fuzzers, emulation, sandbox)

Knowledge of file systems and formats (ELF, PE, Mach-O)

Effective communication

Job description

A leading cybersecurity recruiting firm is seeking a Principal Embedded Vulnerability Researcher to counter malicious software and develop critical cyber capabilities. Candidates must possess extensive experience in reverse engineering C/C++ programs and assembly languages, along with a deep understanding of embedded platforms and secure cryptographic implementations. This role offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including full medical coverage, retirement savings with a 401(k), flexible work arrangements, and generous PTO policies.