Senior Reverse Engineering Specialist

Nyla Technology Solutions; Corridor North (MD); On-site; USD 154,000 - 182,000; Full time

Job summary

Nyla Technology Solutions is seeking an elite Vulnerability Researcher & Cloud Software Engineer to push the boundaries of offensive and defensive security engineering. The role involves deep-dive reverse engineering, vulnerability research, and custom software development across complex systems and cloud architectures.

Applicants must have an active TS/SCI polygraph clearance and will develop tooling to keep national defense capabilities ahead of adversaries.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI polygraph clearance required.
• Experience in vulnerability research and reverse engineering.
• Proficiency with cloud-native platforms and low-level programming.

Responsibilities

• Perform deep-dive reverse engineering and vulnerability research across complex systems.
• Develop scalable tooling for cloud and hybrid architectures to support defense missions.

Skills

Reverse engineering

Vulnerability research

Cloud software development

Cloud architectures

Low-level programming

Tooling development

Job description

ACTIVE SECURITY CLEARANCE AT THE TS/SCI POLYGRAPH LEVEL IS REQUIRED

We are seeking an elite, mission-focused Vulnerability Researcher & Cloud Software Engineer to push the boundaries of offensive and defensive security engineering. In this specialized role, you will perform deep-dive reverse engineering, vulnerability research, and custom software development across complex systems and modern cloud architectures. Leveraging low-level programming alongside cloud-native platforms, you will analyze system internals, uncover novel vulnerabilities, and architect scalable, cloud-hosted capabilities. Working closely with operational teams, you will support critical cyber mission threads while developing innovative tooling that keeps our national defense capabilities miles ahead of adversary threats.

The annual base salary range for this role is $154,000-$182,000 (USD) , which does not include discretionary bonus compensation or our comprehensive benefits package. Actual compensation offered to the successful candidate may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level, among other things.