Senior Linux Reverse Engineer & Vulnerability Researcher

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401k

PTO

Holidays

Additional insurances

Job summary

Nightwing is seeking a highly skilled Linux Reverse Engineer / Vulnerability Researcher to advance research, development, and exploitation efforts against native Linux applications. The role demands deep expertise in low-level software analysis, vulnerability discovery, and exploit development across architectures.

A TS/SCI with Poly clearance is required, along with strong debugging skills in Linux environments.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with Poly clearance.
• 3+ years hands-on experience developing, testing, and debugging software in C/C++ and Python.
• Proven reverse engineering, vulnerability research, and exploitation of native Linux applications.

Responsibilities

• Perform reverse engineering of native Linux applications to identify vulnerabilities and weaknesses.
• Develop, test, and debug software components and proof-of-concept exploits.
• Conduct vulnerability research and exploitation activities targeting Linux binaries.
• Analyze compiled code and system behavior across multiple architectures.
• Collaborate with cross-functional technical teams to support research and operational objectives.
• Produce clear technical documentation and reports detailing findings and methodologies.

Skills

C programming

C++

Python

Reverse Engineering

Vulnerability Research

Exploitation

Tools

GDB

IDA Pro

Ghidra

radare2

Job description

Nightwing is seeking a highly skilled Linux Reverse Engineer / Vulnerability Researcher to advance research, development, and exploitation efforts against native Linux applications. The role demands deep expertise in low-level software analysis, vulnerability discovery, and exploit development across architectures.

A TS/SCI with Poly clearance is required, along with strong debugging skills in Linux environments.